Manager, Activation

Meadows & Ohly , LLC•Atlanta, GA

8h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Activation is responsible for supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of healthcare facility transition and activation initiatives. This position helps clients prepare their people, processes, technology, equipment, and physical environments for successful occupancy and go-live. Working closely with clinical, operational, facilities, IT, and support service leaders, the Manager, Activation coordinates activation activities and helps develop and implement transition strategies that align with project objectives, operational requirements, and client priorities. The role requires a strong understanding of healthcare operations and the ability to translate project plans into actionable readiness activities. The Manager, Activation serves as a key resource to clients and project stakeholders throughout the transition process, helping identify potential risks, coordinate solutions, and maintain progress toward operational readiness. The ideal candidate is an experienced healthcare professional and collaborative team member who takes ownership, communicates effectively, and demonstrates a commitment to Meadows & Ohly’s culture of servant leadership and enhancing the lives of others through the work we do. This position does not have regular direct reports but may provide guidance, coordination, and day-to-day oversight to Associate Activation Managers, interns, and other team members as assigned. The Manager, Activation is expected to promote a collaborative team environment, provide support and mentorship, and help ensure assigned team members understand activation objectives, responsibilities, and expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Healthcare Administration, Construction Management, or 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 with strong documentation, coordination, and follow-through capabilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Smartsheet, Visio, or similar project management software preferred.

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 accurate project documentation, including meeting minutes, checklists, action items, and issue logs.