Job Summary The Project Management Analyst, Senior is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning and execution of multiple complex, high-impact projects across the organization. This role acts as the primary point of accountability for achieving project outcomes, ensuring work is completed on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. The Senior Analyst partners with cross-functional stakeholders, drives effective communication, mitigates risk, and supports the advancement of project management capabilities by mentoring junior staff and promoting best practices. Essential FunctionsLeads the full lifecycle of large-scale, cross-functional, or strategically significant projects from initiation through closure. Collaborates with business units and functional teams to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria. Manages detailed project plans, allocates resources, tracks milestones, and drives execution to ensure alignment with goals and deadlines. Identifies and mitigates project risks and issues, escalating as needed to maintain project progress. Serves as the primary liaison for project updates, communicating progress, risks, and decisions to sponsors and senior leadership. Oversees the preparation of project documentation, including charters, reports, schedules, and communication plans. Ensures adherence to project management standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks. Provides mentorship and guidance, fostering professional growth and performance. Drives continuous improvement by recommending and implementing enhancements to tools, templates, and delivery processes. Manages change control processes and evaluates the organizational impact of proposed changes. Performs other duties as assigned. Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards. QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree 5-7 years of experience managing projects of increasing complexity required Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing project portfolios or enterprise-wide initiatives preferred Prior experience in healthcare, operations, or IT project environments preferred Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExpert knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and lifecycle frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid). Proficient in project portfolio tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar. Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills. Skilled in facilitating collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholder groups. Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to executives, sponsors, and technical teams. Ability to work independently with limited supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities. Proactive and solution-oriented with strong attention to detail. Licenses and CertificationsCertified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred