Project Manager

Wellness Equity Alliance; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellness Equity Alliance is seeking a Project Manager to oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation across development, grant programs, and operations. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, monitor timelines and budgets, and support successful execution.

The role requires 3–5 years of related experience, a Bachelor's degree, and PMP or similar certification is preferred. Competitive salary and equity-based program options are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones are met.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans to stay on track.
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and report on financial performance.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project status, issues, and solutions to stakeholders and leadership.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate meetings, documentation, and reporting for transparency.

Skills

Proven experience as PM or similar

PM methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)

Organizational & multitasking

Communication & leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

Wellness Equity Alliance (WEA) is a novel national public health organization comprised of a multidisciplinary team of population and public health experts with backgrounds in infectious disease, public health, emergency medicine, primary care, cardiology, pediatrics, psychiatry, community health work (CHW), nursing and advanced practice pharmacy. We work nearly exclusively with underrepresented communities, fundamentally addressing health‑care disparities and the social determinants of health (SDoH) that have been amplified during the COVID‑19 pandemic, prioritizing the following: People experiencing homelessness, Indigenous communities, Immigrant communities, Rural communities, BIPoC communities, LGBTQIA communities, Justice‑impacted communities.

The WEA team is diverse, inclusive, and nimble enough to assemble teams of healthcare professionals within days using our proven local staff recruitment models to address population health crises and communicable disease outbreaks. The WEA team's partnership model is collaborative and allows hospitals, health jurisdictions, state/local government agencies to provide timely care using equity‑based strategies for individuals and marginalized communities.

Purpose of the position

The Project Manager will oversee project planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure alignment with WEA's mission and strategic goals. The Project Manager will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, monitor timelines and budgets, and support the successful execution of development, grant‑funded programs, and operational projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop detailed project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, and resource allocation
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to ensure project milestones are met
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as necessary to stay on track
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and report on financial performance
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Communicate project status, issues, and solutions to stakeholders and executive leadership
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the project lifecycle
• Facilitate meetings, documentation, and reporting to ensure transparency and accountability

The company reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or in a similar role
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills
• Effective communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to analyze and resolve complex problems

Preferred Skills

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and adapt to changing priorities

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: 3-5 years of related experience

PMP or similar certification is preferred

Salary Description

$65,000 - $90,000