Job Description
Description The Senior Project Manager (SPM) provides senior-level leadership across strategic healthcare initiatives, with a focus on improving healthcare delivery systems. This position is responsible for the full project lifecycle - from initiation to closeout - ensuring alignment with healthcare priorities, stakeholder expectations, and regulatory requirements. The SPM plays a critical role in aligning operational strategy with mission-driven outcomes, leading high-impact engagements for clients such as the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Defense Health Agency (DHA). This role demands a strong grasp of compliance, innovation, and cross-agency coordination within complex healthcare ecosystems.
Up to 10% travel required for this position. Key Responsibilities Strategic Project Oversight and Execution - Lead enterprise-level projects focused on healthcare program transformation, regulatory implementation, and process optimization.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, deliverables, and budgets aligned with organizational goals and contract performance metrics.
- Oversee risk management, change control, and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
- Coordinate with executive leadership to align project strategies with business objectives and policy directives.
Regulatory Compliance and Quality Leadership - Ensure all projects adhere to applicable federal healthcare regulations including those set by DHA, VA, CMS, and The Joint Commission.
- Lead the design, implementation, and oversight of Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), internal audits, and continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs), service-level agreements (SLAs), and data quality metrics to assess project success.
- Serve as a senior quality assurance advisor, delivering data-driven, evidence-based strategies that support regulatory alignment and operational effectiveness.
Cross-Functional Team Leadership and Stakeholder Management - Drive collaboration among cross-disciplinary teams including clinical, policy, IT, data analytics, and compliance professionals.
- Manage stakeholder engagement with government sponsors, healthcare providers, subcontractors, and internal departments to align on performance objectives.
- Prepare and deliver comprehensive updates, decision briefs, and performance analyses to executives and oversight entities.
- Mentor junior project staff and subject matter experts to build sustainable delivery capacity across the organization.
Healthcare Data and Reporting Strategy - Guide the integration of internal data systems, federal reporting platforms, and contract performance benchmarks to support program analytics.
- Lead the development of deliverables such as executive dashboards, CDRL submissions, policy summaries, and data validation reports for DHA and VA stakeholders.
- Ensure full compliance with federal data privacy, reporting, and documentation standards, including HIPAA and FISMA requirements.
Requirements Education & Experience - Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, or related field strongly preferred.
- PMP (Project Management Professional) or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
- Lean Six Sigma, Agile, or Healthcare Compliance certifications (e.g., CHC) preferred.
- Minimum 7–10 years of progressive experience in healthcare project management, systems implementation, or policy-driven program oversight.
- Demonstrated success leading federally funded healthcare initiatives or large-scale health system improvement projects.
- Expertise in contract interpretation, healthcare compliance, and project delivery within military, VA, TRICARE, or CMS-regulated environments.
- This position may require the successful completion of a federal background investigation and maintaining the eligibility to work on CUI or other position of trust projects.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities - Ability to travel up to 10% to to client locations, Federal site visits, program reviews, or stakeholder events.
- Must demonstrate self-accountability and adaptability to shifting priorities, evolving compliance requirements, and high-stakes deliverable timelines.
- Proven ability to lead complex projects in high-pressure, highly regulated environments.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and organizational skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet), EHR systems, and healthcare analytics platforms.
- Strong strategic thinking, risk mitigation, and solution-oriented leadership capabilities.
Work Schedule Consistent, full-time work expected Monday – Friday, eight hours per day in a focused and fast-paced environment.
Americans With Disabilities Specifications Physical Demands: Work involves regular computer use, including typing, reading from a screen, and participating in virtual meetings. Individuals may choose to sit or stand as preferred in their home office environment.
Work Environment: Remote/home office with reliable internet access and a setup conducive to focused computer-based work.
Pay & Benefits Salary offered will be commensurate with experience for individuals in similarly situated roles. FP&C offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Group Life, Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401K with company match
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Supplemental Benefits
EEO Statement FP&C is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to seeking, employing, and treating all employees and applicants for employment without discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state and/or local laws. Applicants can learn more about the company’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the federal “EEO is the Law” poster:
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