Principal Project Manager

Alignment Health

67d • $130,332 - $195,498

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.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive experience in project management, process improvement, information technology, and business analysis roles.
• 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.
• Proven ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for project and process management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with 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

• Design, implement, and govern a standardized, scalable project management methodology (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) tailored to the organization's needs.
• 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.
• Develop, implement, maintain and report on the capacity of the IT organization to intake work, prioritize it, and report on demand for those resources.
• Lead the change management initiatives required for the successful adoption of new project management methodologies and optimized business processes.
• Lead multiple complex, enterprise-wide initiatives with significant financial and operational impact.
• Serve as a senior-level mentor and coach to project managers and operational teams.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for both project health and process efficiency.
• Evaluate, select, and optimize project management and business process management (BPM) software and tools.
• Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization to align project and process optimization initiatives with strategic business goals.
• Proactively identify and address risks related to project execution and process failures.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by promoting lean principles, data-driven decision-making, and a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $130,332.00 - $195,498.00.
• Opportunities for growth and innovation.
• A mission-focused team dedicated to transforming senior care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees