Description We are in search of a Project Manager to be a part of our client's team in Palo Alto, California. The Project Manager will lead high-impact projects within the healthcare sector, focusing on optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance, and driving operational efficiency. This hybrid role requires a professional who is comfortable working both onsite and remotely, has a strong understanding of hospital operations, and can effectively coordinate resources to achieve project goals. Responsibilities: • Project Planning & Execution: Develop project plans, define project scope and objectives, and coordinate activities to ensure timely completion and adherence to quality standards. Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with hospital administration, clinical staff, and IT teams to identify needs, gather requirements, and ensure alignment across departments. Process Improvement: Analyze current workflows within the hospital setting, identifying areas for improvement to enhance operational efficiency and patient care. Risk Management: Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with project milestones, resource allocation, and stakeholder expectations. Budget Management: Monitor project budgets and expenses, ensuring cost-effective use of resources while meeting project goals. Compliance Assurance: Maintain awareness of healthcare regulations and ensure all project activities align with industry standards and compliance requirements (e.g., HIPAA). Requirements Qualifications: + Education: Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Healthcare Administration, Business, or a related field. + Experience: Minimum of 5 years of project management experience with mandatory experience in a hospital or healthcare environment. + Technical Skills: Ability to create management reports and dashboards. Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet) and knowledge of hospital management software (e.g., Epic, Cerner). + Certifications: PMP, CAPM, or other relevant certifications are highly preferred. + Soft Skills: Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively with diverse teams in a healthcare setting. Preferred Skills: + Familiarity with healthcare regulatory requirements, such as HIPAA and Joint Commission standards. + Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .