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The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful deployment of our CensiTrac ... Communicate clearly and professionally with clinical leaders, SPD/OR teams, IT staff, and hospital ...

... project management, claims and administration. • Effectively manage service/project plan timeline ... Review SPD, certificates, policies and contracts for accuracy. • Initiate and manage all ...

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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 Tennessee is $103,174.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,400.00 and $105,700.00 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 Tennessee are hiring for Spd Project Manager jobs?

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

Infographic showing various Spd Project Manager job openings in Tennessee as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,174 per year, or $49.6 per hour.

Sr. Project Manager

Franklin, TN • On-site

Fortive
Electrical Equipment, Appliance, and Component Manufacturing • 5 - 10K employees

Full-time

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Job description

The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for leading the successful deployment of our CensiTrac solutions and expert services for health system customers. This role serves as the single point of accountability from project initiation through golive, ensuring implementations are delivered on time, within scope, and with high customer satisfaction. 

The Sr. Project Manager (Sr. PM) holds a crucial position within the Customer Establishment (Implementation) department. The Sr. PM's primary responsibility is to interact directly with clients and facilities, preparing them for the on-site deployment of CensiTrac, additional modules or other services offerings. This role involves leading and collaborating with the Censis team, while guiding each facility through the project delivery cycle. The Sr. PM is accountable for ensuring project tasks are completed in a timely manner, deliver high customer satisfaction while remaining on budget. This encompasses reporting on the progress and on time completion of implementations, while maintaining a high standard of quality. Effective communication with all other departments is a fundamental aspect of this role, requiring robust interpersonal and communication skills. The Sr. PM must demonstrate the ability to work cohesively within a team setting, as well as independently, to deliver solutions punctually. 

Additionally, the Sr. PM manages complex projects, drives higher revenue, CSAT and efficient delivery of projects while maintaining high quality process adherence and supports process improvements. 

The ideal candidate brings strong project management discipline, experience in healthcare or enterprise SaaS implementations, and the ability to confidently engage with clinical, operational, IT, and executive stakeholders.

Customer Implementation Delivery 

  • Lead endtoend services projects (implementation services, expert services, marking services) for Censis customers, from contract handoff through golive and transition to support. Acts as the primary liaison for allocated projects 
  • Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and risk registers. 
  • Oversees, directs, and coordinates tasks assigned to the project team 
  • Coordinate crossfunctional teams in successful project delivery with high CSAT scores 
  • Strong team and individual KPI delivery: CSAT, Revenue, velocity etc., Supports team and manager in problem solving misses with active root causing and counter measuring. 

Scope, Change & Risk Management 

  • Own scope management and formally manage change requests, including impact assessment on timeline, resourcing, and cost. Examines business requirements and identifies any discrepancies between client needs and the CensiTrac product 
  • Excels in identifying implementation risks early (technical, workflow, data, resourcing) and executing mitigation strategies. 
  • Ensure adherence to contractual commitments, SOWs, and implementation standards. 

Process & Quality 

  • Leads / supports continuous improvement initiatives to optimize implementation processes, eliminate inefficiencies, and rework 
  • Consistently adheres to standard work, process documents and best practices 
  • Accountable for revenue and schedule forecasting and providing updates on the status of ongoing and completed projects. Data driven and measures key metrics around revenue delivery, project velocity and CSAT to ensure successful project outcomes. 
  • Drive consistent documentation, including project plans, decision logs, and implementation artefacts. 
  • Leads cross CE retrospectives, capture lessons learned and customer feedback to improve future implementations.

Stakeholder & Communication Management 

  • Facilitate and lead all relevant meetings with customers and internal stake holders (project kickoff meetings, alignment meeting, planning meeting, status reviews, golive readiness reviews etc.) 
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with clinical leaders, SPD/OR teams, IT staff, and hospital executives. 
  • Set and manage customer expectations, including scope, responsibilities, and timelines. 
  • Engages with internal and external customers to promptly identify underlying business needs and requirements 
  • Coordinate a smooth transition to Customer Success and Support teams post golive. 

Team player 

  • Senior: Support with team onboarding, coaching and mentoring new project managers / customer establishment team members  
  • Act as a collaborative leader who aligns internal teams around shared goals, clear roles, and delivery timelines. 
  • Foster strong working relationships built on trust, accountability, and transparency, ensuring teams are set up for success throughout the implementation lifecycle. 
  • Proactively identify and resolve crossteam dependencies, resource constraints, and communication gaps. 
  • Contribute to a positive, teamoriented culture by sharing knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned across the Professional Services organization. 
  • Travel up to 20% 

Qualifications: 

Required: 

  • 5-8 years of experience implementing software / project managing software implementations 
  • Experience with healthcare implementations 
  • Certified in Project Management 
  • Exceptional presentation, communication, and training skills 
  • Well organized and detail oriented 
  • Strong problem-solving skills 
  • Excellent time management skills 
  • Familiarity and ease with computer systems and common software products 

Preferred: 

  • Proficient in the use of Project Management softwares, AI productivity tools 
  • Experience with Salesforce and/or other project management software 
  • MBA / master's in information systems 

Education: 

Bachelor's degree in business, Information Systems or equivalent experience. 

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

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About Censis 

Censis, the first company to engineer a surgical asset management system that tracks down to the instrument and patient levels, has continually set the standards for the sterile processing industry. 

From the beginning, Censis has recognized the vital connection between perioperative innovation and efficiency, unparalleled customer care and improved operational performance. By continuing to invest in technology, ease of integration, education and support, Censis provides solutions that empower hospitals and healthcare providers to stay compliant and ahead of healthcare's rapidly changing environment. With Censis, you're positioned to start ahead and stay ahead, no matter what the future holds. 

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Fortive is a diversified technology company that operates across multiple industries, delivering innovative solutions and products that empower businesses to enhance their productivity and operational efficiency. With a strong portfolio of industry-leading brands, Fortive focuses on creating intelligent, connected devices and software that enable precise measurement, control, and optimization. Fortive's expertise spans various sectors, including industrial automation, transportation, healthcare, and retail. Through advanced technologies and solutions, Fortive help customers automate processes, improve quality and safety, and drive overall performance. Whether it's precision measurement instruments, sensing technologies, or software platforms, Fortive provides reliable and scalable solutions that meet the evolving needs of their customers.

Industry

Electrical equipment, appliance, and component manufacturing

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Everett, WA, US

Year founded

2016

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