Manager, Activation

Meadows & Ohly • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The Manager, Activation supports the planning, coordination, and execution of healthcare facility transitions and activation initiatives. The role helps clients prepare people, processes, technology, equipment, and physical environments for occupancy and go-live. Working with clinical, operational, facilities, IT, and support service leaders, the Manager coordinates activation activities and helps develop and implement transition strategies aligned with project objectives, operational requirements, and client priorities. The position requires understanding healthcare operations and translating project plans into actionable readiness activities.

The Manager serves as a key resource to clients and project stakeholders throughout the transition process, helping identify risks, coordinate solutions, and maintain progress toward operational readiness. The position has no regular direct reports, but may provide guidance, coordination, and day-to-day oversight to Associate Activation Managers, interns, and other assigned team members. The Manager is expected to support and mentor team members and foster a collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Healthcare Administration, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in healthcare facility activation, transition planning, healthcare operations, project management, or a related field.
• Experience with clinical operations planning, move coordination, and logistics for acute care, ambulatory, or specialty healthcare facilities.
• Working knowledge of healthcare regulations, licensing requirements, and compliance processes, including Joint Commission, CMS, and AHCA.
• Understanding of clinical workflows, hospital operations, and healthcare facility activation best practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong documentation, coordination, and follow-through capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Reliable transportation and a valid driver’s license.
• May be required to successfully pass applicable background, credit, and/or drug screenings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Smartsheet, Visio, or similar project management software.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of transition and activation plans aligned with project scope, schedule, and client goals.
• Coordinate with clinical departments, IT, facilities, and support services to facilitate operational readiness activities.
• Lead and support day-in-the-life simulations, workflow testing, room readiness validations, and other activation activities.
• Coordinate equipment, furniture, and signage logistics, including procurement tracking, delivery coordination, and installation readiness.
• Support move planning and execution, including patient and staff move scenarios, logistics, and communication plans.
• Coordinate regulatory and operational readiness activities, including documentation, walkthroughs, and follow-up items.
• Track activation milestones, schedules, risks, and issues; communicate progress and escalate concerns as needed.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and maintain project documentation, including meeting minutes, checklists, action items, and issue logs.
• Provide guidance, coordination, and day-to-day oversight to assigned Associate Activation Managers, interns, and other team members.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Collaborative, people-first culture focused on work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager