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How much do spd project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for spd project manager in California is $112,187.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $97,200.00 and $115,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an SPD project manager?

Spd Project Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and managing projects within the SPD (Sterile Processing Department) of healthcare facilities. Their duties include planning, executing, and closing projects that improve the efficiency, safety, and compliance of sterilization processes for medical instruments. They coordinate with clinical staff, ensure adherence to regulatory standards, and often lead training or process improvement initiatives. Spd Project Managers play a crucial role in maintaining the quality and safety of patient care by ensuring that all instruments are properly sterilized and available when needed.

What are some common challenges faced by an SPD project manager when coordinating cross-functional teams?

SPD Project Managers often work with diverse teams spanning supply chain, production, and development departments. One common challenge is aligning different stakeholders’ priorities and ensuring clear communication across departments with varying goals and workflows. Balancing tight project timelines with resource constraints and adapting to shifting project requirements are also typical hurdles. Successful SPD Project Managers utilize strong organizational and interpersonal skills to foster collaboration, resolve conflicts promptly, and keep projects on track.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an SPD project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as an SPD (Sterile Processing Department) Project Manager, a solid background in project management principles, healthcare operations, and a relevant bachelor’s degree or certification such as PMP or CSSPD is essential. Familiarity with project management software, sterilization equipment, and compliance systems like Joint Commission standards is typically required. Excellent leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage cross-functional teams and ensure smooth project execution. These competencies are vital for maintaining regulatory compliance, ensuring patient safety, and delivering projects on time and within budget in healthcare environments.

What is the difference between Spd Project Manager vs Spd Coordinator?

AspectSpd Project ManagerSpd Coordinator
CertificationsPMI PMP, relevant industry certificationsOften requires similar certifications but less experience needed
Work EnvironmentLeads projects, manages teams, oversees budgetsSupports project tasks, coordinates activities, assists managers
ResponsibilitiesPlanning, execution, stakeholder communicationScheduling, documentation, task tracking

The Spd Project Manager typically holds more responsibilities, including leading projects and managing teams, while the Spd Coordinator focuses on supporting project activities and ensuring smooth operations. Both roles require relevant certifications and work within similar environments, but the Project Manager has a broader scope of leadership and decision-making.

What cities in California are hiring for Spd Project Manager jobs?

Cities in California with the most Spd Project Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Spd Project Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $112,187 per year, or $53.9 per hour.

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Santa Ana, CA • On-site

Internal Revenue Service
Public Administration • 10K+ employees
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Posted 4 days ago

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7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

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Job Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the full working level. If this vacancy includes more than one grade and you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform these duties and receive training to help you grow in this position.

Serves as the liaison between the manager and his key subordinate staff members and other key officials. Assures understanding and clarification of manager's views on all problems and issues. Serves as liaison with National Office officials in matters relating to highly sensitive congressional inquires, reorganizations, receiving and transmitting information, etc.

Acts as office manager for the office and ensures that the practices and procedures used by secretaries in subordinate offices are consistent with those of the office. On own initiative, recommends changes in administrative policies. Devises and installs office procedures and practices to be used by secretaries in subordinate offices. Prepares agenda for and conducts periodic secretarial training sessions for all secretaries.

The incumbent exercises exclusive control over the manager's appointments, with complete authority for commitments of time. Screens all calls and visitors, answering most questions and completing most business involving established policy or routine matters.

Analyzes incoming directives, manual issuance, policy changes, regulatory and procedural changes, etc., for significant potential effect on manager's objectives and for general interests of the manager. Alerts manager of the area of potential impact and arranges for any necessary follow-up technical review by appropriate segment of the organization. Ensures the follow-up action is accomplished.

Personally handles to completion a variety of administrative projects, performing necessary coordination, making contacts, obtaining comments from management officials concerned, and preparing correspondence. Reviews agenda items for Executive Conferences and assembles digests, consolidates comments from management officials, and summarizes material for use by the manager in preparation for these conferences.

STANDARD POSITION DESCRIPTIONS (SPD): PD92940 Visit the IRS SPD Library to access the position descriptions.

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