Senior Project Manager

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multi-faceted projects supporting business process improvements and strategic initiatives across the Faculty Practice Group and the broader UCLA Health system.

This role reports to the Manager of the Program & Project Management Office and collaborates with executive leaders, operational teams, and clinical partners to implement best practices, streamline processes, and deliver measurable results.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of healthcare administrative and/or project management experience.
• PMP certification from PMI is required.
• Advanced knowledge of project management principles and concepts.
• Strong attention to detail, prioritization and communication skills.
• Ability to engage senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.

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.

Skills

PMP certification

Healthcare project management

Stakeholder communication

Change management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

MPH / MHA / MBA or related Master's degree

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

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum 8 years of healthcare administrative and/or project management experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Advanced knowledge of project management principles, theories, and concepts
• Demonstrated attention to detail and critical thinking skills. Demonstrated ability to determine relevance and prioritize tasks
• Demonstrated advanced organizational and project management skills
• Demonstrated advanced communication skills. Effective verbal communication and writing skills. Advanced knowledge of all aspects of communications
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of an organization including senior leadership
• Demonstrated competency in selecting and implementing project management methods and techniques tailored to the unique circumstances of each project
• Proven leadership ability. Effective problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to put forth persuasive recommendations
• Demonstrated ability to integrate critical information across disciplines. Understands how projects relate to other business strategies and initiatives

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience; MPH, MHA, MBA or other related Master's degree
• Experience managing IT projects
• Experience managing healthcare projects
• Previous employment at a health plan, especially Medicare Advantage health plan
• Lean Six Sigma certification