Senior Project Manager of Clinical Transformation

About the role

The Sr Project Manager Clinical Transformation (Sr PM) at Healthfirst uses their deep knowledge of clinical operations business processes, regulations, and technology to lead large-scale, complex initiatives focused on the implementation of Utilization Management (UM), Care Management (CM), and related clinical operations platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end implementation of AI-enabled clinical platforms supporting UM, Care Management, prior authorization, population health, or related clinical operations
• Manage large-scale transformation initiatives involving workflow redesign, system integration, data migration, operational readiness, and change management
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans with clear scope, timelines, financial targets, and measurable outcomes
• Manage a high-volume portfolio of large, cross-functional projects with significant operational, clinical, technical, financial, and regulatory interdependencies
• Translate operational and clinical requirements into executable implementation plans with technology teams and vendors
• Ensure AI solutions align with clinical operations, compliance standards, audit requirements, and user adoption objectives
• Partner with executive and senior leaders to drive alignment, facilitate decision making, remove barriers, and ensure accountability across stakeholder groups
• Establish and maintain project governance structure, including steering committees, status reporting, risk management, and escalation pathways
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks related to cost, scope, timelines, regulatory compliance, operational disruption, and organizational readiness and adoption
• Monitor and report on initiative performance, operational impact, financial benefits, and realization of return on investment
• Ensure projects are executed in accordance with Healthfirst policies, regulatory requirements, internal controls, and quality standards
• Drive effective change management to support adoption, sustainability, and realization of operational and business outcomes
• Provide clear, concise executive-level communications and presentations regarding project status, risks, dependencies, deliverables, and realized value
• Mentor and support Project Coordinators and Project Managers through coaching, project guidance, and operational leadership

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or equivalent work experience
• HS Diploma or GED from an Accredited Institution
• Prior experience leading medium-to-large-scale, clinically focused projects within healthcare or health insurance
• Demonstrated experience delivering AI-enabled platforms, advanced analytics solutions or new software platforms solutions within healthcare operations
• Experience managing enterprise software implementations with vendors, systems integrators, and internal IT teams
• Experience requiring executive presence to influence decisions and drive alignment across senior leaders and diverse stakeholder groups
• Demonstrated expertise managing projects with significant operational and technology dependencies requiring analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Experience applying project delivery methodologies, with proven ability to tailor approaches depending on goals/initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution
• Advanced-level certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), or Lean
• Experience supporting technology implementations, system upgrades, platform migrations, or technology modernization initiatives
• Industry experience in healthcare, including managed or long-term care, health insurance, hospital long-term care, government or other healthcare agency
• Knowledgeable of Department of Health (DOH) and Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulations
• Experience leading teams focusing on professional growth and development and organizational goals

Benefits

Healthfirst offers a full range of benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions. The hiring range for this position is $105,100 - $160,480 based on experience and location.