Job Title & Specialty Area: Sr. Project Manager Department: New Pediatric Campus Planning Location: Dallas, TX Job Type: On-Site Why Children's Health? At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being. Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all. Summary: We are seeking a seasoned Senior Project Manager to join our dynamic project management team, playing a critical role in the activation and transition of our new Dallas pediatric campus. The successful candidate will partner closely with department leaders and subject matter experts to ensure a seamless move from planning through to go-live, overseeing detailed departmental schedules and coordinating interdependencies across the organization. This role is ideally suited to a proactive professional with proven experience in healthcare facility transition and activation, especially within large-scale construction projects. Responsibilities: * Serve as a core member of the project management team, driving the transition and activation planning for the new pediatric campus. * Collaborate with subject matter experts to identify, define, and validate departmental operational and facility requirements. * Develop detailed departmental project schedules, ensuring proper sequencing and integration with broader project timelines. * Identify and communicate cross-departmental dependencies and coordinate with other project managers to ensure alignment. * Proactively identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address issues before they impact timelines or budget. * Leverage prior experience with large-scale healthcare construction projects to anticipate challenges and surface proven solutions. * Escalate issues and roadblocks to project management leadership in a timely manner. * Support and implement change management strategies to facilitate staff readiness and organizational adoption. Ideal Candidate Will Have: * Hands-on experience with the opening or expansion of major healthcare facilities. * Proven experience in healthcare facility transition and activation and / or expertise in change management. * A solutions-oriented mindset with a track record of managing ambiguity and delivering high-quality results under pressure. * Strong leadership, collaboration and communication skills with the ability to influence and coordinate across departments. * Experience with project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar tools). WORK EXPERIENCE * At least 7 years job related experience Required * Experience as a Project Manager, Implementation Manager, or Project Coordinator Required EDUCATION * Four-year Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience Required * Graduate or professional work or advanced degree; or equivalent experience Preferred LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS * Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Preferred A Place Where You Belong We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute. Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You: * Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years. * 4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure * Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks) * Caregiver Leave * Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.