Senior Project Manager

Western Health Advantage•Sacramento, CA

14d•$95,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Western Health Advantage is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, strategic initiatives from concept through successful implementation. In this senior-level role, you will oversee multiple concurrent projects, coordinate cross-functional teams, and ensure delivery of business solutions that align with organizational goals. This position is ideal for a seasoned project management professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and brings strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills—ideally with healthcare or HMO experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree; preference for organizational management, business administration, or a related field
Minimum of 5+ years of experience with active PMI-ACP or PMP certification
Strong experience with project management methodologies, including Agile, SCRUM, SDLC, and Waterfall
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate with and influence stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to thrive in a dynamic, matrixed environment
Intermediate computer skills, including email, databases, word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the primary language(s) used in the workplace

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Smartsheet (preferred)
Working knowledge of Visio or BPM visualization tools (preferred)
Previous experience working in the healthcare industry, preferably within an HMO environment

Responsibilities

Leading the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple projects while ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, scope, and quality standards
Defining project scope, objectives, deliverables, and resource requirements in collaboration with stakeholders
Managing full project lifecycle ownership from initiation through deployment for multiple initiatives simultaneously
Reviewing MSAs, contracts, and Statements of Work (SOWs) to ensure accuracy and alignment with project execution
Partnering with business and technical stakeholders to gather, document, analyze, and validate requirements
Building strong relationships with business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus, and achieve objectives
Managing project scope and changes using established change control processes
Monitoring and reporting project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues to stakeholders and senior leadership
Managing project communications, resources, budgets, risks, issues, and external vendor relationships
Identifying, tracking, and mitigating project and program risks to minimize impact to baseline plans
Performing business analysis, quality assurance, testing, and validation activities as required
Ensuring compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle
Creating and maintaining project documentation, including procedures, processes, and status reports
Providing regular project updates and participating in project meetings as needed
Supporting business case development and requirements elicitation efforts
Mentoring and coaching junior-level project managers to support skill development and successful project delivery
Contributing to PMO best practices, standards, templates, and tools
Performing administrative tasks such as meeting coordination and other duties as assigned