Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Healthcare Industry Experience a plus - Contract-to-Hire (Mostly Remote, Locals Only) Location: Philadelphia, PA (mostly remote; occasional onsite required; preferred locals) Engagement: Contract-to-hire Experience Target: 7-10 years The Senior Project Manager leads a portfolio of complex, cross-functional 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 stakeholder-management capabilities. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree - PMP or related project management certification - 5+ years in project management, quality, or process improvement - 3+ years managing cross-functional 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 time-management 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 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.