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UCLA Health · 2 months ago

Senior Project Manager for the CORE Kidney Care Program

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$86K/yr - $185K/yr

5+ years exp

UCLA Health is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide kidney care initiatives that improve the quality, access, and outcomes for patients with chronic kidney disease. The role involves overseeing the planning, execution, and governance of strategic projects that bridge clinical care, research, and operations across UCLA Health.

Hospital & Health Care

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and monitor kidney care program initiatives including project roadmaps, timelines, deliverables, and resources. Lead governance meetings and prepare executive updates for leadership

Supervise research and data activities, ensure compliance with IRB and HIPAA regulations, and collaborate with informatics teams on performance metrics. Support publication and grant proposal development

Identify and implement strategies to enhance care models, operational workflows, and patient experience using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies

Supervise and mentor project staff, provide guidance and professional development, and foster a collaborative and inclusive environment

Serve as liaison to physicians, researchers, and external partners. Ensure compliance and alignment with quality initiatives across UCLA Health. Coordinate governance committees and align program efforts with funding and research priorities

Qualification

Healthcare program managementStatistical data analysisProject Management Professional (PMP)Lean Six Sigma certificationMicrosoft Office SuiteData visualization toolsStatistical software (SAS/R)Regulatory compliance managementWrittenCoachingManuscriptGrant proposal developmentCross-functional team facilitationVerbal communication

Required

Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Healthcare Administration, Life Sciences, or related field or equivalent required

Master's degree (MPH, MHA, MS) required

Minimum five years of experience in healthcare program management in Nephrology, including at least 1–2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience

Strong background in statistical data-driven program management, including metrics development, reporting, and analysis

Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience managing regulatory compliance for clinical programs or research initiatives (IRB, HIPAA, CMS requirements)

Proven ability to facilitate cross-functional teams and maintain alignment across multiple stakeholders

Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; demonstrated ability to prepare reports for executive audiences

Experience providing coaching, feedback, or performance management for junior staff or research teams

Preferred

PhD preferred

Experience with project management platforms, data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau), and statistical software (SAS/R) preferred

Project Management Professional (PMP) or Lean Six Sigma certification strongly preferred

Proficiency in manuscript, publication, and grant proposal development, including drafting sections and coordinating with investigators

Company

UCLA Health

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For more than half a century, UCLA Health has provided the best in healthcare and the latest in medical technology to the people of Los Angeles and throughout the world.

Founded in 1955

Los Angeles, CA, US

10001+ employees