Project Manager-Short Term

Camino Health Center; San Juan Capistrano (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Project Manager to lead and coordinate cross-functional initiatives that uphold their mission and enhance operational effectiveness. This position can be hybrid or remote, and requires a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of project management experience. Responsibilities include developing project plans, managing risks and issues, and serving as the primary contact for stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in healthcare and familiarity with project management tools.

Qualifications

• 2 years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience presenting to leadership audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans.
• Manage project risks and proactively elevate concerns.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in public health, healthcare administration, business, or related field

Master's degree in public health, healthcare administration, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Planner

Job description

This role is a 6-month position, with the possibility of extension based on business needs.

Work location: Hybrid or Remote

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and coordinating cross-functional projects that support the mission, strategic priorities, and operational effectiveness of Camino Health Center. This role partners closely with clinical and administrative teams to ensure initiatives are planned, executed, and completed successfully, aligned to established scope, timeline, and cost requirements. The Project Manager plays a key role in driving operational excellence, supporting health center growth, and advancing strategic initiatives for the health center.

Essential Values-Based Competencies

Demonstrates values-based competencies in line with the four core values that are the foundation of all activities performed by employees in order to achieve the mission of the health center.

Dignity: Demonstrates competence in communication and interpersonalrelations.

Excellence: Demonstrates competence in continuous improvement, continuous learning, and teamwork/collaboration.

Service: Demonstrates competence in customer/patient focus, adaptability, and shaping change.

Justice: Demonstrates competence in community orientation, stewardship, and strategic planning and action.

Essential Functions

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and closing of multiple concurrent projects.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans including timelines, milestones, dependencies, and resource needs.
• Manage project risks and issues; proactively elevate concerns when needed.
• Ensure project plans and deliverables are aligned with clinical and operational workflows, including EHR processes, care team roles, and patient access procedures.

Stakeholder Management & Communication

• Serve as the primary project lead and point of contact for internal stakeholders.
• Facilitate collaboration among internal departments and external partners, as needed.
• Lead project meetings, prepare agendas, and communicate decisions and next steps.
• Provide regular status updates and executive summaries to leadership.

Data & Reporting

• Track metrics and project outcomes as needed to evaluate effectiveness and impact.
• Prepare reports and presentations for leadership and/or relevant external parties.

Tools & Best Practices

• Establish and maintain project documentation, templates, and best practices.
• Contribute to the maturation of project management processes and discipline across the organization.

Minimum Position Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in public health, healthcare administration, business, or a related field.
• Experience / Training: 2 years project management experience; demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing competing priorities; experience presenting to leadership audiences.

Preferred Position Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in public health, healthcare administration, business, or a related field.
• Experience / Training: Experience in healthcare, community health, or nonprofit settings; experience with Microsoft Planner or similar project management tools.
• License / Certification: Project management certification (CAPM, PMP, or similar).