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Healthcare Project Manager

Job in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listing for: Aquent Talent
Seasonal/Temporary, Contract position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
  • Healthcare
    Healthcare Management, Healthcare Administration
  • Management
    Healthcare Management
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 86 - 96 USD Hourly USD 86.00 96.00 HOUR
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This role is 100% onsite in Palo Alto for the first month and hybrid after

Hours: 8:00-4:30 Monday-Friday

MUST have experience working for a Healthcare Provider

Aquent is partnering with our Healthcare Provider in the Palo Alto area to find a Healthcare Project Manager for a temporary assignment. This role will focus on managing projects related to the activation of new services or sites and driving process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare project management, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and timelines.
  • Coordinate the activation of new ambulatory services or sites, including planning, resource allocation, and stakeholder communication.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement within ambulatory care operations and implement solutions to enhance efficiency and patient care.
  • Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and budgets, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope.
  • Facilitate meetings and workshops with stakeholders to gather requirements, provide updates, and resolve issues.
  • Monitor project progress and performance, providing regular reports to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with clinical and administrative teams to ensure successful project outcomes and seamless integration of new services.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies throughout project execution.

Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, business, or a related field;
    Master’s degree preferred.
  • Proven experience in project management within a healthcare setting, particularly in ambulatory care.
  • Strong understanding of healthcare operations, service activation, and process improvement methodologies.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficiency in project management software and tools.
  • PMP or other relevant project management certification is a plus.
  • Required:

    Epic, Smartsheet, MS Office (Word, Excel, Visio)
  • Optional: SQL, Tableau, PowerBI
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Time Management
  • Creative Thinking/Problem Solver
  • Bachelor's degree in a clinical or life science-related discipline/field from an accredited college or university

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $86 to $96 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Seniority level
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment type

    Temporary
Job function
  • Job function

    Project Management and Health Care Provider
  • Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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