[Hiring] Implementation Manager @Akumin

Role Description

The Implementation Manager will manage the deployment of mobile imaging units (MRI, CT, PET/CT, LINAC, Etc.) across healthcare sites. In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and execute the full life cycle of mobile imaging deployments. You will drive projects from pre-planning through launch, balancing timelines, budgets, compliance requirements, and stakeholder expectations to deliver critical healthcare services.

• Project Management:
  • Lead mobile imaging deployment projects from site assessment through full operational startup.
  • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk management strategies.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional internal teams (Engineering, Operations, Regulatory) and external vendors (transport, construction, utilities).
  • Track project budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables with regular reporting to leadership.
  • Apply structured project management processes, including stage-gate approvals, scope control, and change management.
• Customer Interaction:
  • Identify and mitigate risks early; resolve project issues and escalate critical concerns.
  • Ensure all projects meet Building and healthcare regulations.
  • Support in site preparation activities as needed.
  • Support in site audits and readiness assessments to ensure regulatory, mechanical, and operational compliance before deployment.
  • Travel to client sites regionally or nationally to support project execution.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Analyze project performance across deployments to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing deployment cycle time, controlling costs, and improving quality outcomes.
  • Develop and maintain standardized processes, checklists, templates, and best practices.
  • Facilitate "lessons learned" meetings post-project and implement corrective actions into future deployments.
  • Support to streamline site preparation, equipment setup, regulatory processing, and client training workflows.
  • Monitor key project metrics (on-time delivery, budget adherence, client satisfaction) and drive targeted improvement efforts.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• 2–5 years of experience in project management for facility operations, industrial deployments, or construction management.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Lean, Stage-Gate).
• Experience coordinating site readiness, equipment installations, and operational startups.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and budget constraints.
• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects in dynamic, high-paced environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., monday.com).
• Technical aptitude for reading site plans, mechanical layouts, and operational checklists.

Requirements

• Preferred: International Building Code (IBC) Knowledge.
• Preferred: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Cross training opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• HSA accounts with employer contributions.
• 401(k) eligibility with employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Defined PTO and sick time programs.
• Eligibility for benefits will vary based on role type and hours worked.