Healthcare Transformation Project Manager

The Healthcare Transformation Project Manager is responsible for end-to-end management of strategic initiatives within a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), with a strong emphasis on execution, accountability, and successful outcomes. This role ensures that transformation projects are clearly defined, the appropriate stakeholders and team members are engaged, and initiatives are effectively managed throughout their lifecycle.

The Project Manager is accountable for delivering projects on time, within scope, and in alignment with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and community health needs. By combining structured project management methodologies with hands‑on leadership, this role drives measurable results, operational improvements, and sustainable organizational change.

• Lead end-to-end project management, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout.
• Lead organizational change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, communication planning, and adoption strategies to ensure sustained success of new initiatives.
• Develop detailed project plans outlining scope, timelines, milestones, roadblocks, deliverables, and resource allocation.
• Establish clear project goals, success metrics, and accountability structures.
• Drive projects to completion, ensuring deadlines and deliverables are consistently met.
• Proactively manage competing priorities and adjust plans to maintain progress.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clinical, operational, and executive stakeholders to drive alignment, resolve conflicts, and ensure project success.
• Support project governance structures, including steering committees and executive reporting, to ensure timely decision‑making and accountability.
• Coordinate with external vendors, consultants, and partners to ensure deliverables meet organizational expectations and timelines.

• Monitor project performance using defined KPIs, dashboards, and status reports.
• Conduct regular project status meetings and provide clear updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Identify risks, barriers, and dependencies early; implement mitigation and escalation strategies.
• Ensure all deliverables are completed, documented, and formally closed out.
• Maintain organized project documentation for transparency, compliance, and continuity.
• Appropriately utilize and maintain all projects within the organization’s project management software (currently ), ensuring accurate tracking, timely updates, and visibility across stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets, resource utilization, and return on investment to ensure financial sustainability and alignment with organizational priorities.

• Actively contribute to project work, including workflow redesign, process improvement, and operational implementation.
• Support rollout of new care models, operational processes, and system enhancements.
• Troubleshoot issues during implementation and ensure timely resolution.
• Assist with staff training, adoption, and transition to new workflows.
• Collaborate with IT and clinical informatics teams to support the implementation and optimization of health information systems and digital tools.

• Manage projects aligned with FQHC priorities such as access to care, UDS quality measures, care coordination, and population health outcomes.
• Support execution of grant‑funded initiatives (e.g., HRSA programs), ensuring milestones and reporting requirements are met.
• Ensure alignment with Patient‑Centered Medical Home (PCMH) standards and value‑based care initiatives.
• Translate organizational strategy into actionable project plans, ensuring initiatives are aligned with strategic priorities and measurable outcomes.

• Track and report on project outcomes, including clinical quality measures (UDS, HEDIS) and operational performance.
• Use data to assess progress, identify gaps, and drive corrective actions.
• Prepare reports for leadership, funders, and regulatory bodies.

• Collaborate with Director of Compliance to ensure all projects comply with…