Senior Project Manager – Sales Operations (Contract)

About Sound: Headquartered in Tacoma, WA, Sound Physicians is a physician-founded and led, national, multi-specialty medical group made up of more than 1,000 business colleagues and 4,000 physicians, APPs, CRNAs, and nurses practicing in 400-plus hospitals across 45 states. Founded in 2001, and with specialties in emergency and hospital medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine, Sound has a reputation for innovating and leading through an ever-changing healthcare landscape — with patients at the center of the universe. About the Role: We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager with experience leading large, complex projects that span multiple workstreams and engage dozens of stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a strong track record of delivering cross-functional initiatives on time and within scope while effectively balancing competing priorities and fostering strong collaboration. This role requires exceptional communication skills and a strong command of change management, as you will guide diverse teams through ambiguity, drive alignment across functions, and ensure smooth adoption of new processes, technologies, and solutions. We’re seeking someone who is action-oriented, willing to roll up their sleeves, and comfortable diving into the details to keep projects moving forward. Experience in healthcare or related industries is preferred, and familiarity with contract lifecycle management systems, salesforce and business development workflows, and RFP processes is highly valued. Many of our initiatives intersect with operational, clinical, and administrative functions, so an understanding of how these systems support end-to-end workflows is a strong plus. If you’re a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about delivering meaningful results, we’d love to hear from you. The Details: This is a full-time, 6-month contract role, with the potential for extension. In this role, you will be responsible for: Project Leadership & Execution • Lead, plan, and execute cross-functional business, technology, and process improvement projects from initiation to completion. • Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, roadmaps, and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. • Ability to apply project management methodologies and practices, including developing a project plan, charter, scope, project management approach and management plans, such as the statement of work, cost estimates, and schedule. • Manage project scope, risks, dependencies, and deliverables, proactively identifying and resolving roadblocks and escalating accordingly. Stakeholder Management • Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across teams. • Work closely with business leaders, technology teams, and process owners to align project objectives with organizational goals. • Facilitate executive-level discussions and provide data-driven insights for decision-making. • Manage relationships with third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers, ensuring contractual obligations and SLAs are met when applicable. Mentoring & Coaching • Provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to junior and mid-level project managers to enhance their skills and effectiveness. • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the project management team. • Lead training sessions or knowledge-sharing workshops on best practices, methodologies, and emerging project management trends. Process Improvement & Governance • Apply best practices in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) to drive efficiency and effectiveness. • Identify opportunities for business process optimization, operational improvements, and automation. • Implement project governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational standards. • Lead change management efforts to ensure seamless adoption of new business processes or technologies. Financial & Performance Oversight • Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation. • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and business impact. What we are looking for: A successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of a combination of these values, knowledge, and experience: Values: • Resourcefulness - Proactive willingness to utilize available information and tools to figure things out • Adaptability - Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to change as circumstances evolve • Collaboration - Demonstrates the ability to work well with others to accomplish a goal; takes opinions of others into consideration; includes others in the decision-making process • Intellectual curiosity - Demonstrates a genuine interest in learning new things and wants to know the reason “why” behind the way things are done • Passion - Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for and excitement about the work; gets others excited about work or projects they're involved in and working on • Strategic thinking - Demonstrates the ability to look at the big picture and proactively develop a plan of action • Teamwork -Demonstrates the ability to pull people together into highly effective teams along with ability to work in a highly matrixed organization Knowledge: • Bachelor’s degree in required • Strong knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches • Ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments and collaborate with diverse stakeholders • Proficiency with project management tools including Microsoft Project, Jira, and Smartsheet • Proficiency with Microsoft Office including SharePoint/Teams, Excel, Word, and Visio • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills • Strong ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced setting • Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma preferred • Healthcare experience a plus Experience: • 7+ years of project management experience, with a proven track record of leading business, technology, and/or process improvement projects • PMI (Project Management Institute) PMP® (Project Management Professional) certification required Pay Range: $75-$100 per hour. Exact pay will be determined based on candidate experience and geographic location Sound Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the bedside and in our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This job description reflects the present requirements of the position. As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job