IT Project Manager (Healthcare Industry)- Contract-to-Hire (Mostly Remote, Locals Only)
Location: Philadelphia, PA (mostly remote; occasional onsite required)
Engagement: Contract-to-hire
Industry: Healthcare / Research
Experience Target: 7-10 years
The Senior Project Manager leads a portfolio of complex, crossfunctional projects that support organizational strategy, process improvement, and change management. This role partners closely with leadership, drives structured project planning and execution, and serves as a consulting resource for initiatives that require strong analytical, organizational, and stakeholdermanagement capabilities.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years in project management, quality, or process improvement
- 3+ years managing crossfunctional teams
- Advanced knowledge of PMBOK (charters, work plans, budgets, WBS, risk plans)
- Advanced knowledge of change management principles and organizational dynamics
- Intermediate knowledge of BABOK
- Intermediate knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma or quality improvement methodologies
- Intermediate understanding of healthcare or research operations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
- Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and timemanagement skills
- Ability to work independently and influence without authority
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree
- 7+ years project management, quality, or process improvement experience
- 7+ years business analysis experience
- 3+ years experience in a healthcare or research environment
- PMP or related project management certification
Key Responsibilities
• Lead complex projects from intake through closure, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy.
• Define scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, resources, and success criteria.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, gather input, and coordinate cross functional collaboration.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and documentation.
• Monitor project health, track risks/issues, and proactively escalate with recommended solutions.
• Provide clear, consistent communication to sponsors and leadership on progress and outcomes.
• Conduct post project evaluations, lessons learned, and ensure proper documentation archiving.