Job description
Job Description
Long Term Contract/On-site time required
Senior Project Manager – Clinical & Diagnostic Systems
Role Summary
We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery and enhancement of mission-critical diagnostic and ancillary technology systems across a healthcare organization. This role will lead complex initiatives supporting Radiology, Pathology, and Cardiology, with a focus on strengthening diagnostic workflows, system reliability, and clinical efficiency.
This position follows a hybrid work model, requiring on-site presence in Ventura, CA approximately 1–3 days per week to collaborate directly with clinical and operational leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end delivery of clinical and ancillary system implementations, upgrades, and optimizations
Coordinate closely with Radiology, Laboratory, Cardiology, Nursing, and IT leadership to align technology initiatives with clinical workflows
Manage project plans, schedules, budgets, risks, and dependencies for multi-vendor healthcare IT initiatives
Oversee system cutovers, testing cycles, and go-live activities in highly regulated clinical environments
Serve as the primary liaison between technical teams and clinical stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and adoption readiness
Apply appropriate delivery methodologies, balancing structured SDLC approaches with Agile practices as needed
Required Qualifications
Education & Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Radiologic Sciences, or a related discipline
PMP or equivalent project management certification strongly preferred
Professional Experience
10+ years of progressively responsible project or program management experience
At least 5 years delivering healthcare IT initiatives, including hands-on involvement with ancillary or diagnostic department systems
Preferred experience leading or supporting enterprise PACS implementations or migrations
Technical & Functional Expertise
Clinical Systems Integration: Proven experience integrating diagnostic and ancillary applications with enterprise EHR platforms, ideally Oracle Health (Cerner)
Program & Financial Governance: Strong command of scope control, risk management, vendor coordination, and budget oversight for complex healthcare projects
Project Tooling: Proficiency with enterprise portfolio and project management platforms such as ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Planview, or similar tools
Core Skills & Competencies
Clinical Partnership: Ability to work effectively with Radiologists, Pathologists, Cardiologists, Lab Managers, and Nursing leadership
Hybrid Delivery Leadership: Comfortable managing infrastructure-heavy initiatives using Waterfall while supporting iterative configuration and testing through Agile methods
Independent Execution: Demonstrated ability to operate with minimal direction in fast-paced hospital environments while maintaining accountability and transparency
Communication & Influence: Clear, confident communicator capable of aligning diverse stakeholder groups around shared delivery goals
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
