Project Manager III at GoHealth Urgent Care

Job description

You’re more valuable than ever – And that’s just how we’ll make you feel. Summary The Project Manager III serves as a strategic leader responsible for driving the successful execution of high-priority initiatives across the organization. This role oversees the full project lifecycle, including planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Projects at this level often require significant resource coordination and high levels of functional integration across departments. In addition to leading large-scale projects, Project Manager III plays a key role in mentoring junior project managers, facilitating knowledge transfer, and promoting best practices across the Company. The role also includes greater responsibility for budget management, resource allocation, and providing performance reviews for resources, reflecting the seniority and strategic importance of the position. Project Manager III is a trusted partner in delivering measurable business value and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Qualifications Education Required : • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Healthcare Management, Management Information Systems, or similar degree. • Equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Work Experience Required: • 8+ years of project management experience with increasing responsibility and project complexity, including demonstrated experience leading EMR/EHR implementations, migrations, integrations, or other complex technology-enabled healthcare initiatives Preferred Qualifications, Education, Licenses, Certifications, Experience, etc.: • Project Management Professional (PMP) • Master's degree in relevant field • Healthcare experience preferred • Direct experience leading Epic implementations, transitions, integrations, or optimization initiatives Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities • Expert-level knowledge of project management principles, practices, and frameworks (PMI, Agile, Waterfall, hybrid), with the ability to tailor approaches to highly complex, cross functional initiatives. • Proven ability to lead strategic and enterprise-wide projects with significant ambiguity, translating high-level business needs into structured project plans with clear deliverables, owners, timelines, and communication strategies. • Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to engage and align stakeholders across all levels of the organization, including senior leadership and executive sponsors. • Advanced proficiency in project management tools and platforms (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence), with the ability to design and implement custom workflows and reporting structures. • Strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to connect project outcomes to organizational goals and drive measurable impact. • Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities, with experience guiding junior project managers and cross-functional teams through complex problem-solving and decision making. • High emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate organizational dynamics, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration across diverse teams. • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously, balancing competing priorities and delivering results under pressure. • Comfortable operating with minimal oversight, making independent decisions, and escalating only when necessary. • Deep understanding of change management principles and their application in large-scale transformation initiatives. • This role involves interaction and collaboration with other departments and requires excellent judgment and interpersonal skills. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Project Leadership: • Lead the execution of high-impact, enterprise-level projects that span multiple departments, geographies, or busine