
Principal Project Manager
Alignment Health
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $130,332 - $195,498 per year
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design, implement, and govern a standardized, scalable project management methodology
- Act as the lead subject matter expert in process improvement
- Develop, implement, maintain and report on the capacity of the IT organization to intake work
- Lead the change management initiatives required to ensure successful adoption of new project management methodologies
- Lead multiple complex, enterprise-wide initiatives
- Serve as a senior-level mentor and coach to project managers and operational teams
- Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Evaluate, select, and optimize project management and business process management (BPM) software and tools
- Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders to align project and process optimization initiatives with strategic goals
- Proactively identify and address risks related to project execution and process failures
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive experience in a combination of project management, process improvement, information technology, and business analysis roles
- Minimum of 5 years in a principal or leadership capacity
- PMP (Project Management Professional) and/or other relevant certifications (e.g., Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Agile, Scrum Master) are required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field
- Deep expertise in process mapping, data analysis, and the use of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a proven ability to influence and drive organizational change without direct authority
- Proven ability to develop and execute a strategic vision for project and process management that aligns with and supports business growth
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a meticulous attention to detail
- Advanced proficiency with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project) and process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart)
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
project managementprocess improvementdata analysisprocess mappingLeanSix SigmaKaizenkey performance indicatorschange managementbusiness analysis
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsinfluenceorganizational changeanalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailmentoringcoaching
Certifications
PMPLean Six Sigma Black BeltAgileScrum Master