3 year plus contract
Onsite 3 days a week in Ventura, CA
- Must have experience working within a healthcare system; experience with insurance or credit companies, even if related to healthcare, does not count.
- Must have Cerner customization and optimization experience
- Solid working experience with CMIO level
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Project Manager to lead our client's physician optimization initiatives and support other clinical programs within their healthcare organization. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare project management, deep experience with Oracle Health (Cerner EHR), and the ability to effectively engage both executives and clinical stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Physician Optimization program and clinical initiatives: Take ownership of high-impact projects that improve physician satisfaction, clinical efficiency, and patient outcomes. Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables while aligning with organizational goals.
Drive project execution and delivery: Manage timelines, resources, budgets, and risks to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. Establish governance frameworks, track progress against milestones, and proactively address obstacles.
Partner with physicians, clinical staff, and leadership: Design, refine, and implement clinical workflows that enhance efficiency, reduce friction, and improve the overall physician and patient experience. Collaborate closely with stakeholders to identify pain points, translate clinical needs into practical solutions, and ensure workflows align with best practices, regulatory standards, and organizational goals. Facilitate working sessions to drive consensus, gain buy-in, and support adoption across multidisciplinary teams.
Facilitate executive and physician engagement: Confidently present to senior leaders including CIO, CMIO, and physician groups. Lead discussions that balance clinical priorities with operational feasibility, ensuring alignment between leadership vision and frontline needs.
Promote process development and optimization: Introduce structured methodologies for continuous improvement, streamline processes, and ensure clinical technology is leveraged effectively to support care delivery.
Provide transparency and accountability: Deliver clear status updates, risk assessments, and recommendations to stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making at all levels of the organization.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of project management experience in the healthcare sector.
- Hands-on experience with Oracle Health (Cerner EHR), specifically clinical applications.
- Proven track record of leading process development and workflow optimization.
- Strong executive presence with excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience facilitating discussions with physicians and senior leaders.
Preferred Skills:
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
- Prior experience leading clinical optimization or EHR implementation projects.
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
