Senior Project Manager, Healthy Children Programs

Nationwide Children's Hospital Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Project Manager for Healthy Children (PFK) to lead medium to large, cross‑functional projects that advance pediatric care and equity across the PFK region. You will manage scope, timelines, budgets and deliverables, develop communication plans, escalate barriers, and document progress with stakeholders, data teams and community partners.

This role requires strong facilitation, independent decision making, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare, management, engineering, or related field required.
• PMP Certification or Certified Associate in Project Management preferred.
• Three years of relevant program or project support experience required.
• Experience in healthcare or population health projects is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads medium and large projects through all phases of the project life cycle.
• Develops scope, timelines, deliverables, budgets and quality expectations.
• Creates and maintains project documentation and communication plans.
• Identifies barriers, escalates issues, and maintains stakeholder alignment.
• Plans meetings and records conclusions with drivers, timelines, and data plans.

Skills

Independent work

Facilitation techniques

PC skills

Verbal & written communication

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, healthcare, management, engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Project

Visio

Stormboard

Mural

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Project Manager for Healthy Children (PFK) to lead medium to large, cross‑functional projects that advance pediatric care and equity across the PFK region. You will manage scope, timelines, budgets and deliverables, develop communication plans, escalate barriers, and document progress with stakeholders, data teams and community partners.

This role requires strong facilitation, independent decision making, and a track record of