Principal Project Manager

Alignment Health

Principal Project Manager focusing on process optimization in healthcare at Alignment Health. Leading project management methodologies and mentoring teams to improve business processes.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $130,332 - $195,498 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, implement, and govern a standardized, scalable project management methodology (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)
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, prioritize it, and report on demand for those resources
Lead the change management initiatives required to ensure the successful adoption of new project management methodologies and optimized business processes across all departments
Lead multiple complex, enterprise-wide initiatives with significant financial and operational impact
Serve as a senior-level mentor and coach to project managers and operational teams
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for both project health and process efficiency
Evaluate, select, and optimize project management and business process management (BPM) software and tools to support methodologies and improve overall efficiency
Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across the organization to align project and process optimization initiatives with strategic business goals
Proactively identify and address risks related to project execution and process failures

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of progressive experience in 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

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprocess improvementdata analysisprocess mappingAgileWaterfallLeanSix SigmaKaizenkey performance indicators

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsproblem-solvingattention to detailinfluenceorganizational changementoringcoaching

Certifications

PMPLean Six Sigma Black BeltAgileScrum Master