Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and managing projects across the Agile Institute. This role ensures the delivery of high-impact initiatives that enhance healthcare delivery by fostering collaboration, adaptability, and continuous improvement. The position plays a pivotal role in aligning project outcomes with organizational goals, driving efficiency, and providing strategic insight to stakeholders.

Hackensack Meridian Health’s Agile Institute is a dynamic center of excellence committed to reimagining healthcare delivery through agile methodologies. We empower healthcare professionals and teams with the training, tools, and support needed to adapt to change, streamline care, and drive continuous improvement. By fostering collaboration and resilience, the Agile Institute helps create a more responsive, innovative, and patient-centered healthcare system.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Project Manager at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Manages and leads complex, large-scale projects from initiation to completion, to drive iterative progress and successful outcomes.
• Oversees project planning, risk management, and issue resolution to ensure project milestones are achieved on time and within scope.
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
• Prepares and delivers high-level presentations and comprehensive status reports to executives and stakeholders, providing data-driven insights and actionable recommendations.
• Establishes transparent communication frameworks to ensure stakeholders remain informed of project progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Provides strategic input to leadership, identifying opportunities for operational improvement and driving initiatives to meet network-wide goals.
• Tracks and ensures the successful execution of strategic initiatives by collaborating with executives and departmental leaders.
• Develops and monitors project schedules and workflows, to adapt to changing needs and priorities.
• Promotes a culture of continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies, recommending solutions, and implementing best practices.
• Manages resources, timelines, and deliverables to ensure project success, maintaining high-quality standards and adaptability.
• Builds strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, fostering collaboration and trust across teams.
• Manages confidential and time-sensitive materials with professionalism, ensuring prompt action and adherence to privacy standards.
• Synthesizes complex information into clear, actionable plans for diverse audiences.
• Supports additional projects and duties as assigned, maintaining a flexible and proactive approach to emerging priorities.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelors Degree.
• Minimum of 3+ years of project management or related experience.
• A minimum of 5 years experience in healthcare.
• Proven track record of managing complex, high-impact projects in healthcare or a related field
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering measurable results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage senior leadership.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Masters Degree.
• Knowledge of Agile frameworks and project management methodologies.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Certification in Agile or other project management certification.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Starting Minimum Rate

Starting at $95,555.20 Annually

Job Posting Disclosure

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.

Experience: Years of relevant work experience.

Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.

Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.

Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.

Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.

Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

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