[Hiring] Activation Project Manager @Anchor Planning

Role Description

Anchor Planning is seeking an experienced Activation Project Manager to lead healthcare activation, operational readiness, transition planning, and move management services for clients engaged in new construction, renovation, expansion, and replacement facility projects. The Activation Project Manager serves as a trusted advisor to healthcare executives, clinical leaders, project teams, consultants, contractors, and vendors throughout the planning and activation lifecycle. This role is responsible for developing activation strategies, managing project delivery, facilitating stakeholder engagement, overseeing transition logistics, and ensuring organizational readiness for occupancy and go-live.

The successful candidate is a highly organized and client-focused professional with healthcare project management experience, a strong understanding of hospital operations, and the ability to lead complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing priorities. This individual will provide subject matter expertise, contribute to the development of best practices, and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance project outcomes and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Business Administration, Project Management, Construction Management, Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, or related field.
• Master's degree preferred.

Requirements

• 5+ years of healthcare project management, activation, transition planning, operational readiness, logistics, construction, or move management experience.
• Experience supporting complex healthcare projects involving hospitals, ambulatory facilities, medical office buildings, or healthcare systems.
• Strong understanding of hospital operations and departmental interdependencies.
• Experience leading stakeholder meetings, project workgroups, and executive presentations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting hospital activations, replacement hospitals, facility openings, or major healthcare renovations.
• Experience with Epic implementations, go-live planning, or healthcare technology deployments.
• Experience working with academic medical centers and integrated health systems.
• Familiarity with healthcare regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Preferred Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Lean or Lean Six Sigma Certification

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
• Smartsheet
• Bluebeam
• Ability to review and interpret construction drawings and floor plans
• Experience with project scheduling and reporting tools

Core Competencies

• Healthcare Activation & Operational Readiness
• Transition Planning & Move Management
• Strategic Planning
• Project Leadership
• Risk Management
• Executive Communication
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Vendor Management
• Budget Management
• Healthcare Operations
• Logistics Coordination
• Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Problem Solving
• Client Relationship Management

Success Measures

• Successful delivery of activation projects on schedule and within budget.
• Achievement of operational readiness milestones prior to occupancy and go-live.
• Effective management of project risks, issues, and stakeholder expectations.
• High levels of client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.
• Accurate and timely project reporting and documentation.
• Successful execution of transition, move, and activation activities with minimal disruption to patient care and operations.
• Continuous improvement of Anchor Planning methodologies, tools, and service delivery standards.