Operations Project Manager

Operations Project Manager

Supports: All USHP partner practices

Position summary

The Operations Project Manager leads new initiatives and projects across USHP's partner practices, bringing an operational perspective to how work gets planned and delivered. This role owns the project plan from kickoff through completion, keeps work on track, and makes sure the teams doing the work have the support and resources they need to succeed. The Operations Project Manager partners closely with division leadership, operations teams, and corporate stakeholders, and adapts to shifting priorities as the organization grows.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary owner of the project plan for assigned initiatives, from planning through close-out
• Track and communicate project status, milestones, and progress to stakeholders and leadership
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies early, and escalate concerns with recommended paths forward
• Coordinate task owners across practices and departments, removing barriers and securing the support and resources they need
• Hold teams accountable to timelines and deliverables without performing the assigned tasks directly
• Facilitate project meetings, document decisions, and keep stakeholders aligned
• Bring an operational lens to project planning, helping teams account for workflow, staffing, and practice-level impact
• Support continuous improvement of project management practices, tools, and templates
• Perform other duties and support additional initiatives as assigned

Required qualifications

• Experience managing projects across multiple sites and multiple practices
• Strong organization, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to manage several projects at once 

Preferred qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience with Smartsheet
• Experience in a healthcare or physician practice management environment