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MARK VII EQUIPMENT INC

Strategic Project Manager

Arvada, CO · On-site

$92.17K - $108.43K/yr

Unlike traditional project management focused solely on "on-time and on-budget," this role centers on Strategic ROI, ensuring every project directly supports the organization's long-term competitive ...

ManTech

Strategic Project Manager

Herndon, VA

Providing direct oversight and management for two operational branches while working closely with the customer * Managing projects at a portfolio level, focusing on high-level strategic alignment ...

University of Illinois

Strategic Project Manager

Chicago, IL · On-site

$104.11K - $131.36K/yr

Strategic Project Manager Hiring Department : Hosp Administration Location : Chicago, IL USA ... Conduct effective issue resolution and conflict management skills throughout the process to ensure ...

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DayBlink GPO LLC

Strategic Project Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

This position sits at the intersection of strategic project execution, data management, and business intelligence, ensuring our team has the tools, insights, and supplier relationships to scale ...

Labcorp

Strategic Project Manager

Indianapolis, IN

Labcorp is seeking a Strategic Project Manager to join our team at 8211 Scicor Drive, Indianapolis ... Responsible to report project status to team, management and stakeholders through regular status ...

DayBlink GPO LLC

Strategic Project Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

This position sits at the intersection of strategic project execution, data management, and business intelligence, ensuring our team has the tools, insights, and supplier relationships to scale ...

Metriport

Strategic Project Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$140K - $160K/yr

Strategic Project Manager Metriport is an open-source data intelligence platform that helps health ... Project Ownership: 3+ years of project management, business operations, or MBB consulting ...

The Boyd Group

Strategic PMO Intern

Elmhurst, IL · On-site

$20 - $25/hr

Overview Join the Strategic PMO team at The Boyd Group and gain hands-on experience supporting key business initiatives and operational improvement efforts. This internship offers exposure to ...

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Labcorp

Strategic Project Manager

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Labcorp is seeking a Strategic Project Manager to join our team at 8211 Scicor Drive, Indianapolis ... Responsible to report project status to team, management and stakeholders through regular status ...

Cleary University

Strategic Project Manager

Howell, MI · On-site

Strategic Project Manager Howell, Michigan | Full-Time | Exempt About the Opportunity Cleary ... Bachelor's degree in business, project management, information systems, organizational leadership ...

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How much do strategic project management jobs pay per year?

As of May 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for strategic project management in the United States is $96,320.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $95,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Strategic Project Management job?

A Strategic Project Management job involves overseeing projects that align with an organization's long-term goals and objectives. Professionals in this role ensure that projects support business strategy, optimize resources, and drive measurable success. They use a combination of project management methodologies, strategic planning, and leadership skills to mitigate risks and maximize efficiency. This role often requires collaboration with executives, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Strategic Project Management position, and why are they important?

To excel in Strategic Project Management, you generally need a background in project management methodologies, business strategy, and analytical problem-solving, often backed by a bachelor's degree and PMP or similar certification. Familiarity with project management software such as MS Project, Asana, and data analysis tools is typically expected. Exceptional leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills distinguish top performers in this field. These abilities are essential for aligning project objectives with organizational goals and driving successful outcomes across complex initiatives.

What are the typical challenges faced in a Strategic Project Management role?

Professionals in Strategic Project Management often navigate challenges such as managing competing priorities, responding to shifting organizational goals, and coordinating cross-functional teams with diverse stakeholders. Balancing long-term strategic vision with day-to-day execution can require flexibility and strong decision-making skills. You may encounter obstacles in aligning resources, maintaining clear communication among teams, and mitigating project risks. Success depends on your ability to adapt quickly, facilitate collaboration, and consistently deliver value within set timelines and budgets.
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Infographic showing various Strategic Project Management job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 3% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,320 per year, or $46.3 per hour.

Strategic Project Manager

University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System

Chicago, IL • On-site

$104.11K - $131.36K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Strategic Project Manager
Hiring Department: Hosp Administration
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1040696
Posting Close Date: June 10, 2026
Salary: The salary range ofemployees currently holding equivalent position is $104,111 - $131,362.
About the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health)
The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a Joint Commission-accredited tertiary care hospital and outpatient clinics, and the Mile Square Health Center network of federally qualified health centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity. Learn more: https://hospital.uillinois.edu/about-ui-health
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
Description:
Position Summary
The Strategic Project Manager will support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives by assisting with the creation of comprehensive program plans for key organizational initiatives. This will include managing a portfolio of projects of strategic and operational importance to the organization in addition to developing and maintaining a dashboard to track progress towards organizational goals. The Strategic Project Manager will work closely with managers, directors and analysts to identify areas for improvement and to achieve the department's strategic goals and objectives which include providing exceptional outcomes, creating an engaging culture, providing an ideal patient experience, planning for strategic growth, and ensuring a sustainable future.
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Participate in strategic planning and development of overall hospital and clinic activities by identifying, analyzing presenting and implementing initiatives and programs to improve service, increase volume and revenue, improve process efficiency and patient access.
  • Responsible for the development of project work plans and performance metrics, monitor work plans and metrics to assure activities are executed on-time and on-budget, coordinate the internal and external resources to complete activities as assigned.
  • Recommend program modifications or new programs to improve utilization and quality of care and implement program changes upon approval.
  • Responsible for leading an assigned portfolio of projects/ initiatives through active engagement of Executive Leadership and all stakeholders.
  • Lead activities including project proposal/charter definition, budget development, resource allocation, management, information distribution and meeting facilitation.
  • Develop, execute and manage detailed project/work plans, schedules, project estimates for resource requirements and status reports. Manages activities of project staff and acts as central coordinator of project communication.
  • Conduct effective issue resolution and conflict management skills throughout the process to ensure the team continues to move forward.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain performance dashboards to provide transparency into growth, access, patient experience, and financial performance metrics across clinics
  • Responsible for tracking, monitoring, and communicating monthly, quarterly, and yearly progress in line with the Hospital's strategic plan, goals, and metrics
  • Collaborate with UI Health resources and committees to create strategies to increase program visibility and outreach to serve the community and reduce health disparities.
  • Involved in developing communication plans of improvement/change efforts
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Masters Degree in Health Administration or related degree from an accredited program required.
  • A minimum of one (1) year in previous healthcare related experience required.Demonstrated project management and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office product suite.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • A minimum of three (3) years previous healthcare related experience in strategy or operations preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or demonstrated project management methodology experience preferred.
  • Proficiency with healthcare data systems (Epic, business intelligence tools) and ability to extract and analyze data preferred.
  • Proven business writing skills with experience creating executive-level reports, presentations, and strategic documents.
  • Strong health care industry knowledge and experience working in a hospital setting highly preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal, management and communication skills.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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