Project Manager - Ambulatory Specialty

Cincinnati Children's Office of Academic Affairs and Career Development; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 92,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Cincinnati Children’s is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects in Ambulatory Operations. The role focuses on managing project scope, timelines, and resources, while ensuring data quality and regulatory reporting alignment.

Collaboration with clinicians and administrators is essential to drive successful outcomes. Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 6+ years of PM experience, and PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 6 years related experience.
• PMP certification required.

Responsibilities

• Project Management Consultation & Process/Quality Improvement - Collaborates with others to connect, implement and evaluate other project plans organization-wide. Identify, develop, and implement new methods, processes, and systems to improve and facilitate the team's work.
• Project Management Leadership - Engage clients and stakeholders, negotiate project scope as needed, and communicate with client throughout the project.
• Data Analysis/Reporting - Conduct/ support complex qualitative and quantitative analysis of project data, summarize findings, draw appropriate conclusions, and effectively communicate results to team.
• Communication & Relationship Management - Manage communication to and relationships with key project stakeholders. Compose, edit, and deliver written and verbal communications.
• Strategic Planning - Strategize with project, program and department leadership to develop plans to advance objectives.

Skills

PM experience

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

• Project Management Consultation & Process/Quality Improvement - Collaborates with others to connect, implement and evaluate other project plans organization-wide. Identify, develop, and implement new methods, processes, and systems to improve and facilitate the team's work. Identify ways to improve data quality and usability and to streamline and enhance reporting processes and/or deliverables. Identify and recommend procedures to enhance or maintain a high level of effectiveness in projects. Work with functional leads to monitor and document information related to the projects. Assist in defining measurements and outcomes. May assist with both facilitation of teams assigned to the project and direct management of project management resources. Coach and mentor project team members. Understand and successfully perform the role of Supervisor (as appropriate). .
• Project Management Leadership - Engage clients and stakeholders, negotiate project scope as needed, and communicate with client throughout the project. Identify resources needed, such as information, expertise, personnel, and instruments and problem-solve gaps. Lead project teams and direct work of others while assuming final responsibility for the result.
• Data Analysis/Reporting - Conduct/ support complex qualitative and quantitative analysis of project data, summarize findings, draw appropriate conclusions, and effectively communicate results to team. Manage and direct regulatory/ reporting activities related to projects (e.g., IRB, updates/ reports to funding agencies, etc.)
• Communication & Relationship Management - Manage communication to and relationships with key project stakeholders. Compose, edit, and deliver written and verbal communications. Facilitate small group discussions. Keep team members appropriately informed.
• Strategic Planning - Strategize with project, program and department leadership to develop plans to advance objectives. Foster critical thinking on top issues and opportunities. Work in collaboration to establish goals and objectives, prioritize key objectives and work with the team to meet the goals and objectives. Strategize and recommend infrastructure necessary to execute selected projects & processes.

Job Responsibilities

• Project Management Consultation & Process/Quality Improvement - Collaborates with others to connect, implement and evaluate other project plans organization-wide. Identify, develop, and implement new methods, processes, and systems to improve and facilitate the team's work. Identify ways to improve data quality and usability and to streamline and enhance reporting processes and/or deliverables. Identify and recommend procedures to enhance or maintain a high level of effectiveness in projects. Work with functional leads to monitor and document information related to the projects. Assist in defining measurements and outcomes. May assist with both facilitation of teams assigned to the project and direct management of project management resources. Coach and mentor project team members. Understand and successfully perform the role of Supervisor (as appropriate). .
• Project Management Leadership - Engage clients and stakeholders, negotiate project scope as needed, and communicate with client throughout the project. Identify resources needed, such as information, expertise, personnel, and instruments and problem-solve gaps. Lead project teams and direct work of others while assuming final responsibility for the result.
• Data Analysis/Reporting - Conduct/ support complex qualitative and quantitative analysis of project data, summarize findings, draw appropriate conclusions, and effectively communicate results to team. Manage and direct regulatory/ reporting activities related to projects (e.g., IRB, updates/ reports to funding agencies, etc.)
• Communication & Relationship Management - Manage communication to and relationships with key project stakeholders. Compose, edit, and deliver written and verbal communications. Facilitate small group discussions. Keep team members appropriately informed.
• Strategic Planning - Strategize with project, program and department leadership to develop plans to advance objectives. Foster critical thinking on top issues and opportunities. Work in collaboration to establish goals and objectives, prioritize key objectives and work with the team to meet the goals and objectives. Strategize and recommend infrastructure necessary to execute selected projects & processes.

Direct Reports (TBD) Large volume and/or Complexity of Projects. Complexity defined as a combination of project expenses per year, and number of stakeholders for full projects or assigned portions of projects.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 6 years related experience

PMP certification required

Primary Location

Burnet Campus

Schedule

Full time

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Department

Ambulatory Operations

Employee Status

Regular

FTE

1

Weekly Hours

40

Expected Starting Pay Range

Annualized pay may vary based on FTE status $91,520.00 - $116,688.00

About Us

At Cincinnati Children’s, we come to work with one goal: to make children’s health better. We believe in a holistic team approach, both in caring for patients and their families, and in advancing science and discovery. We strive to do better and find energy and inspiration in our shared purpose. If you want to be the best you can be, you can do it at Cincinnati Children’s.

Cincinnati Children's Is

• Recognized by U.S. News & World Report as atop 10 best Children's Hospitals in the nation for more than 15 years
• Consistently among the top 3 Children's Hospitals for National Institutes of Health (NIH)Funding
• Recognized as one of America’s Best Large Employers (2025), America’s Best Employers for New Grads (2025)
• One of the nation'sAmerica’s Most Innovative Companiesas noted by Fortune
• Consistently certified as great place to work
• A Leading Disability Employeras noted by theNational Organization on Disability
• Magnet® designated for the fourth consecutive time by theAmerican Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

We Embrace Innovation—Together. We believe in empowering our teams with the tools that help us work smarter and care better. That’s why we support the responsible use of artificial intelligence. By encouraging innovation, we’re creating space for new ideas, better outcomes, and a stronger future—for all of us.

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Cincinnati Children’s is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, genetic information, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. EEO/Veteran/Disability