Senior Project Manager

UCLA Outpatient Clinics; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 101,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Outpatient Clinics is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, multi-faceted projects across the Faculty Practice Group and UCLA Health system. You'll report to the Manager of the Program & Project Management Office and collaborate with executive leaders, operational teams, and clinical partners to implement best practices and deliver measurable results.

You will oversee projects from initiation through completion—managing scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables—while ensuring

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex, multi-faceted projects and programs.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to manage scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex projects and programs across departments to drive operational efficiency and organizational improvement
• Oversee all phases of project management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of key outcomes
• Develop and maintain project documentation, risk assessments, and performance metrics
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication across diverse teams, ensuring transparency and alignment
• Apply change management methodologies to support adoption and sustainability of new processes and initiatives
• Mentor project management team members and promote a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence
• Leads regular team meetings, establishing clear goals and objectives, and ensuring all stakeholders are informed of project status, changes, and strategic priorities
• Mentors project management staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards

Job description

Description

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead complex, multi-faceted projects that support business process improvements and strategic initiatives across the Faculty Practice Group and broader UCLA Health system. Reporting to the Manager of the Program & Project Management Office, you’ll collaborate with executive leaders, operational teams, and clinical partners to implement best practices, streamline processes, and deliver measurable results.

You’ll oversee projects from initiation through completion—managing scope, timelines, budgets, and deliverables—while ensuring stakeholder alignment, effective communication, and smooth change management. This is a high-impact role where your leadership and analytical skills will directly contribute to advancing UCLA Health’s mission of delivering world-class patient care and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex projects and programs across departments to drive operational efficiency and organizational improvement
• Oversee all phases of project management, including planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of key outcomes
• Develop and maintain project documentation, risk assessments, and performance metrics
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and communication across diverse teams, ensuring transparency and alignment
• Apply change management methodologies to support adoption and sustainability of new processes and initiatives
• Mentor project management team members and promote a culture of collaboration, learning, and excellence
• Leads regular team meetings, establishing clear goals and objectives, and ensuring all stakeholders are informed of project status, changes, and strategic priorities
• Mentors project management staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional growth, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards

Salary Range: $100,170 - $218,715/Annually