Senior Project Manager of Clinical Transformation

Healthfirst; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 105,100 - 160,480; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) contributions

Life insurance

Job summary

Healthfirst seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead complex transformation initiatives in Layton, Utah. This role will ensure the delivery of high-visibility projects focused on operational improvements and alignment with organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, strong project management experience, and the ability to influence executive decisions. The position offers a competitive salary range and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience leading medium to large-scale projects within healthcare.
• Strong executive presence to influence decisions and align stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage projects with significant operational dependencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans.
• Manage a high-volume portfolio of projects with cross-functional dependencies.

Skills

Project management

Operational efficiency

Stakeholder management

SDLC knowledge

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Agile methodologies

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Job description

The Senior Project Manager (Sr PM) leads large-scale, complex, enterprise transformation initiatives within Healthfirst. This role is accountable for delivering high-visibility projects that drive measurable efficiencies, operational improvements, and strategic transformation while ensuring quality, regulatory compliance, and alignment with organizational priorities. The Sr PM partners closely with stakeholders at varying levels of leadership across all departments to translate strategy into disciplined execution and sustainable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, enterprise-wide initiatives focused on operational efficiency, program transformation, technology enablement, and performance improvement.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans with clear scope, timelines, financial targets, and measurable outcomes.
• Manage a high-volume portfolio of projects with significant cross-functional and technology interdependencies, including operations, clinical, medical management, finance, compliance/regulatory, and IT teams.
• Partner with executive and senior leaders to align project priorities, resolve barriers, and ensure accountability for outcomes.
• Apply project management best practices, tailoring methodologies as appropriate for each initiative.
• Collaborate with operational leaders to assess current-state processes, identify inefficiencies, and design future-state workflows aligned to cost, quality, and compliance goals.
• Establish and manage project governance, including executive steering committees, decision forums, and escalation pathways.
• Proactively identify and manage risks related to cost, scope, regulatory compliance, operational disruption, and change adoption.
• Track, validate, and report on financial and operational benefits, including cost savings, productivity gains, and return on investment.
• Ensure projects comply with healthcare regulations, internal controls, and quality standards.
• Drive effective change management to support adoption, sustainability, and realization of transformation benefits.
• Provide clear, concise executive-level communication on progress, risks, dependencies, and realized value.
• Coach and mentor Project Coordinators and Project Managers.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience.
• Prior experience leading medium to large-scale, complex projects within healthcare, health insurance, or other regulated environments.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence decisions and drive alignment across senior leaders and diverse stakeholder groups.
• Demonstrated expertise managing projects with significant operational and technology dependencies requiring analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) or other project delivery methodologies, with proven ability to tailor approaches depending on goals/initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or advanced-level certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Six Sigma, or Lean.
• Experience supporting payer operations such as claims, utilization management, care management, provider operations, or enrollment.
• Proven success delivering cost efficiency, transformation, or enterprise change initiatives with measurable results.
• Experience with large-scale process redesign, automation, or technology-enabled transformation initiatives.
• Experience working in a Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) environment.
• Knowledge and/or experience with multiple Agile techniques: User Stories, ATDD, TDD, Continuous Integration, Continuous Testing, Pair Programming, and Automated Testing.
• Experience with application and/or systems implementations or upgrades.

Benefits

Healthfirst offers a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401(k) contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Equity and Accommodation

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. HF Management Services, LLC complies with all applicable laws and regulations. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, military status, veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, height and weight, familial status, marital status, or unemployment status, as well as any other legally protected basis. HF Management Services, LLC shall not discriminate against any disabled employee or applicant in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant is otherwise qualified. If you have a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act or a similar law and need a reasonable accommodation for the job search or application process, please contact us at [e-mail] or call 212-519-1798.

Hiring Range

Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $122,900 – $188,020. All other locations (within approved locations): $105,100 – $160,480.