Senior Project Manager (contract/contract to hire)
Caresyntax.com
Office
Chicago, IL, US
Contract
Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in driving client success, operational excellence, and internal alignment in a fast-paced startup environment. This individual will function as a hybrid leader—operating with the gravitas of a client executive while also being hands-on in execution.The ideal candidate thrives in ambiguity, navigates complex stakeholder environments with ease, and communicates with clarity and confidence at the executive level. With a strong background in perioperative care and surgical workflows, they will oversee client engagements, coordinate internal teams, and ensure delivery of innovative surgical intelligence and analytics solutions.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead complex client-facing projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and client expectations.
- Act as the primary point of contact for executives at client organizations, building trusted relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
- Drive internal coordination across cross-functional teams (clinical, product, engineering, operations) in a highly dynamic environment.
- Translate surgical and perioperative workflow knowledge into actionable project plans, risk mitigation strategies, and client communication.
- Deliver executive-level communication and reporting, including progress updates, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations.
- Manage scope, budget, and timeline while balancing startup resource constraints and evolving priorities.
- Roll up your sleeves to execute project deliverables when needed, while also guiding and mentoring others.
- Support adoption and change management efforts for clients leveraging surgical intelligence, video-based analytics, and performance insights.
Why Join UsThis is a rare opportunity to shape the future of surgical care by combining clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology. You will work at the intersection of medicine and innovation, helping leading health systems deliver better outcomes for patients while improving efficiency and value.
Requirements
Job Requirements:
- Lead complex client-facing projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and client expectations.
- Act as the primary point of contact for executives at client organizations, building trusted relationships and ensuring satisfaction.
- Drive internal coordination across cross-functional teams (clinical, product, engineering, operations) in a highly dynamic environment.
- Translate surgical and perioperative workflow knowledge into actionable project plans, risk mitigation strategies, and client communication.
- Deliver executive-level communication and reporting, including progress updates, performance metrics, and strategic recommendations.
- Manage scope, budget, and timeline while balancing startup resource constraints and evolving priorities.
- Roll up your sleeves to execute project deliverables when needed, while also guiding and mentoring others.
- Support adoption and change management efforts for clients leveraging surgical intelligence, video-based analytics, and performance insights.
Senior Project Manager (contract/contract to hire)
Office
Chicago, IL, US
Contract
September 25, 2025