Project Manager – Operational Excellence

LifeStance Health

Operational Effectiveness Project Manager leading initiatives to improve productivity and reduce costs at LifeStance Health. Managing cross-functional projects to deliver measurable results in behavioral healthcare.

Posted 6/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $82,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plan, manage, and execute multiple cross-functional projects focused on reducing SG&A and improving operational efficiency
Create and maintain project plans, charters, timelines, and KPIs to track performance against objectives
Identify risks, dependencies, and barriers; develop mitigation plans to keep initiatives on schedule and within scope
Partner with Finance to quantify cost savings, productivity gains, and ROI from OE initiatives
Support process standardization and automation across functions such as RCM, Intake, Credentialing, Finance, IT, HR, and Shared Services
Collaborate with digital and data teams to integrate automation, analytics, and AI solutions into redesigned workflows
Support OE governance routines including prioritization meetings, dashboards, and executive reporting
Maintain visibility to leadership through clear, data-driven updates on project progress and outcomes
Ensure stakeholder alignment and engagement through structured communication and feedback loops
Support stakeholder readiness and training plans for new processes and technologies
Champion OE principles, continuous improvement mindset, and accountability across teams
Measure adoption and sustainment to ensure SG&A reduction outcomes are realized and maintained

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred (Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred)
4–7 years of experience in project management or process improvement, ideally in healthcare or high-growth service organizations
Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects that produced measurable cost reductions or productivity improvements
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret operational and financial data
Skilled in project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Monday.com, MS Project) and familiar with process-mapping and data visualization software
Exceptional communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills across multiple stakeholder levels
PMP, CAPM, or Lean Six Sigma certification strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
AD&D
short and long-term disability
life insurance
401k retirement savings with employer match
paid parental leave
paid time off
holiday pay
Employee Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprocess improvementdata analysiscost reductionproductivity improvementrisk managementautomationanalyticscontinuous improvementstakeholder engagement

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillscommunication skillsfacilitation skillscollaboration skillsleadershiporganizational skillsfeedback managementtraining and supportvisibility to leadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeLean Six Sigma Green BeltPMPCAPM