Lead Project Manager - Operational Improvement

Cedars-Sinai; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Learning programs

Performance-improvement projects

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Lead Project Manager responsible for overseeing complex, high-impact projects from initiation to delivery. The ideal candidate will have extensive project management experience, with strong leadership, analytic skills, and proficiency in industry standard tools like Tableau and REDCap.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, inclusive healthcare environment while driving innovation and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED minimum required.
• 8 years Program or Project Management, Project support and/or leadership experience minimum.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex, high-impact projects from initiation to delivery.
• Manage all phases of projects utilizing industry standard management tools.
• Lead and mentor project staff including Project Managers and Coordinators.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analytics

Tableau

REDCap

AI Toolsets

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Health Care, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Tableau

REDCap

Job description

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2025-2026” rankings. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to our groundbreaking biomedical research facilities and sophisticated medical education programs. We offer learning programs, tuition reimbursement and performance‑improvement projects so you can achieve certifications and degrees while gaining the knowledge and experience needed to advance your career.

We take pride in hiring the best, most hard‑working employees. Our dedicated doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically varied community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for.

What will you be doing in this role?

The Lead Project Manager is responsible for overseeing complex, high‑impact projects from initiation to delivery, including project definition, assignment of responsibilities, organizing project teams, setting deadlines, and monitoring expenses. This position manages all or most phases of the project and resources, utilizing industry standard project management tools and techniques to ensure project completion. Ensures that all phases of the project are completed per project timeline and budget. In collaboration with key stakeholders this role identifies and resolves obstacles to completing projects on time and within budget. The Lead Project Manager also leads and mentors project staff, including but not limited to Project Managers, Project Administrators, Administrative Residents, and Project Coordinators.

Educational & Experience Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED, (Minimum)
• Bachelor's Degree, Health Care, Business Administration, or a related field (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 8 years Program or Project Management, Project support and/or leadership experience (Minimum)
• 3 years direct project management experience preferred.
• Experience in a healthcare or academic medical center environment preferred.
• Experience with data analytics and mining preferred.
• Advanced Tableau and REDCap proficiency preferred.
• Knowledge of AI toolsets preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Upon Hire (Preferred)