Principal Project Manager - Temporary

Alignment Health

About The Position

Alignment Health is breaking the mold in conventional health care, committed to serving seniors and those who need it most: the chronically ill and frail. It takes an entire team of passionate and caring people, united in our mission to put the senior first. We have built a team of talented and experienced people who are passionate about transforming the lives of the seniors we serve. In this fast-growing company, you will find ample room for growth and innovation alongside the Alignment Health community. Working at Alignment Health provides an opportunity to do work that really matters, not only changing lives but saving them. Together. The Principal Project Management is a key driver of process optimization and project success across our organization. This is a highly strategic and hands-on role where you will be responsible for both defining the "what" and optimizing the "how." You will lead the development and implementation of a unified project management framework while simultaneously analyzing, designing, and improving our core business processes. The ideal candidate is a seasoned expert who can think at a strategic level, mentor and lead teams, and get into the weeds to solve complex operational challenges.

Requirements

10+ years of progressive experience in a combination of project management, process improvement, information technology, and business analysis roles, with a minimum of 5 years in a principal or leadership capacity.
PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or other relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Agile, Scrum Master) are required.
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
Deep expertise in process mapping, data analysis, and the use of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen).
Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence and drive organizational change without direct authority.
Proven ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for project and process management that aligns with and supports business growth.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
Advanced proficiency with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project) and process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart).

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
Experience with FreshService or ServiceNow

Responsibilities

Strategic Project Management Framework: Design, implement, and govern a standardized, scalable project management methodology (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) that is tailored to our organization's needs and ensures consistency, predictability, and quality in project delivery.
Process Optimization Leadership: Act as the lead subject matter expert in process improvement. Conduct comprehensive analysis of current business processes to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and opportunities for automation and optimization.
Capacity and Demand Management: Develop, implement, maintain and report on the capacity of the IT organization to intake work, prioritize it, and report on demand for those resources. This will support work execution and resource planning.
Change Management: Lead the change management initiatives required to ensure the successful adoption of new project management methodologies and optimized business processes across all departments. This includes developing training materials, conducting workshops, and providing ongoing support.
Enterprise Project Management: Lead multiple complex, enterprise-wide initiatives with significant financial and operational impact.
Mentorship and Coaching: Serve as a senior-level mentor and coach to project managers and operational teams. Provide expert guidance on best practices in project planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication, as well as process analysis and continuous improvement techniques.
Performance Metrics and Reporting: Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for both project health and process efficiency. Develop and maintain dashboards and reports that provide executive leadership with a clear, data-driven view of our project portfolio and operational performance.
Tooling and Technology: Evaluate, select, and optimize project management and business process management (BPM) software and tools to support our methodologies and improve overall efficiency.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization to align project and process optimization initiatives with strategic business goals. Facilitate cross-functional teams to drive and implement complex improvements.
Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify and address risks related to project execution and process failures. Develop and implement strategies to mitigate these risks and ensure business continuity.
Continuous Improvement Culture: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting lean principles, data-driven decision-making, and a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.