About the role

The Project Manager will partner with Nursing Administration to support Magnet initiatives, project coordination, and leadership operations. Responsibilities include identifying process improvement opportunities, developing key metrics, and managing cross-functional implementation strategies.

What they look for

Project management Process improvement Data analysis Change management Microsoft Office Microsoft Project Healthcare operations Strategic planning Communication Problem solving Organizational skills Metrics development Business case testing Cost-benefit analysis

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in a business or healthcare-related field is required, with a master's degree preferred. Candidates must have at least four years of relevant experience and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Full description

Project Manager, Nursing Administration

At UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, we are more than a hospital- we are a trusted partner in every stage of a life. From groundbreaking research and advanced treatments to compassionate, personalized care, Magee has been a leader in women’s health for generations. UPMC Magee is proud to be a two-time Magnet-designated hospital, reflecting our commitment to nursing excellence and patient-centered care.

Position Overview

This Project Manager role will partner with Nursing Administration to support Magnet initiatives, project coordination, and leadership operations. This role works closely with Director-level leaders to manage projects, organize priorities, and support day-to-day scheduling needs.

Typical shifts will be Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm working onsite at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital with occasional remote opportunity.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred
4+ years of relevant experience
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Access, Word)
Healthcare industry experience

Why Join Us?

Work directly with nursing leadership on impactful initiatives
Gain exposure to both project management and healthcare operations
Be part of a mission-driven team advancing women’s health

Responsibilities:

Identify trends and process improvement opportunities across departments within operations.
Perform cost/benefit analysis
Develop and implement key metrics to measure and report on progress of initiatives.
Work with other managers to achieve efficiencies across integration of projects.
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, this includes utilizing standard project documentation and methodology and project tracking and reporting procedures.
Develop cross-functional, change management and implementation strategies; ensure that all of the participating parties have committed to effective implementation of the processes and procedures.
Assist team members in resolving project problems, escalates issues when necessary, and facilities decision-making.
Assure quality of information through business case and application level testing; validate test results to initial business needs.
Provide concise and timely status reporting as required
Monitor operating performance against regional and national benchmarks.
Assist with achieving Operations division strategic goals as well as system strategic goals.

Bachelor's degree in business, mathematics, statistics, health care, management, or related business field required. Master's degree preferred.
Minimum of four years of related work experience. Experience in health care insurance or health care industry preferred.
Excellent computer skills required, including Access, Excel, Microsoft Project, and other pertinent computer software packages.
Strong management, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills (oral and written) are required.
Excellent Project Management skills along with effective planning and organizational skills.
Ability to perform planning for large initiatives/projects, managing all tasks required to providing services to meet client and business needs within budget and targeted deadlines.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran