Healthcare Project Manager Jobs in North Carolina
Healthcare Project Manager jobs in North Carolina are in strong and consistent demand, concentrated in hospital systems, health insurance operations, and large academic medical centers, with openings at every level from coordinator through senior program director. The heaviest hiring activity runs through Charlotte, Raleigh-Durham, and Greensboro, where employers such as Atrium Health, Duke University Health System, and Novant Health maintain large project management offices. The most sought-after specialties right now are EHR implementation, clinical operations improvement, and value-based care initiatives. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Mooresville Graded School District
Project Coordinator, High School Healthcare Pathway Program
Position: Program Project Coordinator - High School Healthcare Pathway Program
Reports to: Director of Secondary Instruction
Position Summary: The Project Manager will lead the implementation and operational oversight of the Competency-Based High School Healthcare Pathway Program. The Project Manager will act as the primary liaison between MGSD, Mitchell Community College (MCC), the selected third-party Vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring all deliverables and legislative mandates are met.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Program Leadership & Implementation
- Serve as the lead for the implementation, ensuring compliance with mandates and program timelines provided by NCDPI and NCGA.
- Facilitate partnerships with selected third-party Vendors. Monitor the Vendor’s delivery of high-reliability instructional frameworks, competency based course modules, professional development, and the development of standards-aligned proficiency scales.
- Maintain ongoing collaboration with Mitchell Community College (MCC) to facilitate student enrollment in community college courses, stackable credential design, and pathway alignment focused on health sciences.
- Develop and manage the project timeline, ensuring the key milestones outlined in legislation for design and implementation are completed, leading to program implementation by the 2028-2029 school year.
- Develop and manage budgets aligned to project milestones in close collaboration with district finance staff. Ensure necessary financial reports are executed.
Instructional & Operational Development
- Work closely with the district and community college leadership teams as well as the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) to implement legislated flexibilities to support student-paced progression.
- Oversee documentation management related to program performance, ensuring that project milestones are tracked and that financial allocations are utilized effectively and sustainably until the program’s conclusion.
- Provide and/or coordinates, in conjunction with MGSD and MCC curriculum leaders, the professional development necessary for educators to transition to competency-based approaches, ensuring staff have the tools and knowledge needed for success.
- Coordinate and oversee collaborative relationships with other K-12/community college partnerships that can inform design work.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated track record leading innovative programs within the K-12 and/or higher education setting.
- Experience in instructional design, specifically regarding digital infrastructure that supports student-paced progression, interdisciplinary learning, and real-world skill acquisition.
- Strong ability to develop and foster collaborative partnerships among business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and district administration.
Preferred Skills
- Experience teaching and/or leading in a K-12 and/or higher education setting.
- Deep understanding of North Carolina educational law and policy, specifically regarding CTE and dual-enrollment.
- Understanding of a successful competency-based approach to learning.
- Experience in health science at a K-12 and/or higher education.
- Experience leading successful organizational change, specifically within school districts or community college environments.
- Proficiency in project management, including budget oversight and stakeholder engagement.
Position Details: 12 months Pay Grade: MGSD Coordinator
Position grant funded through June 2029
Mooresville Graded School District
Project Coordinator, High School Healthcare Pathway Program
Position: Program Project Coordinator - High School Healthcare Pathway Program
Reports to: Director of Secondary Instruction
Position Summary: The Project Manager will lead the implementation and operational oversight of the Competency-Based High School Healthcare Pathway Program. The Project Manager will act as the primary liaison between MGSD, Mitchell Community College (MCC), the selected third-party Vendors, and other stakeholders, ensuring all deliverables and legislative mandates are met.
Key Responsibilities Include:
Program Leadership & Implementation
- Serve as the lead for the implementation, ensuring compliance with mandates and program timelines provided by NCDPI and NCGA.
- Facilitate partnerships with selected third-party Vendors. Monitor the Vendor’s delivery of high-reliability instructional frameworks, competency based course modules, professional development, and the development of standards-aligned proficiency scales.
- Maintain ongoing collaboration with Mitchell Community College (MCC) to facilitate student enrollment in community college courses, stackable credential design, and pathway alignment focused on health sciences.
- Develop and manage the project timeline, ensuring the key milestones outlined in legislation for design and implementation are completed, leading to program implementation by the 2028-2029 school year.
- Develop and manage budgets aligned to project milestones in close collaboration with district finance staff. Ensure necessary financial reports are executed.
Instructional & Operational Development
- Work closely with the district and community college leadership teams as well as the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) to implement legislated flexibilities to support student-paced progression.
- Oversee documentation management related to program performance, ensuring that project milestones are tracked and that financial allocations are utilized effectively and sustainably until the program’s conclusion.
- Provide and/or coordinates, in conjunction with MGSD and MCC curriculum leaders, the professional development necessary for educators to transition to competency-based approaches, ensuring staff have the tools and knowledge needed for success.
- Coordinate and oversee collaborative relationships with other K-12/community college partnerships that can inform design work.
Required Qualifications
- Demonstrated track record leading innovative programs within the K-12 and/or higher education setting.
- Experience in instructional design, specifically regarding digital infrastructure that supports student-paced progression, interdisciplinary learning, and real-world skill acquisition.
- Strong ability to develop and foster collaborative partnerships among business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and district administration.
Preferred Skills
- Experience teaching and/or leading in a K-12 and/or higher education setting.
- Deep understanding of North Carolina educational law and policy, specifically regarding CTE and dual-enrollment.
- Understanding of a successful competency-based approach to learning.
- Experience in health science at a K-12 and/or higher education.
- Experience leading successful organizational change, specifically within school districts or community college environments.
- Proficiency in project management, including budget oversight and stakeholder engagement.
Position Details: 12 months Pay Grade: MGSD Coordinator
Position grant funded through June 2029
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The qualifications that appear most often in healthcare project manager jobs across North Carolina.
- Bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, nursing, or a related clinical or business field
- Project Management Professional or Certified Associate in Project Management certification preferred
- Three or more years of project management experience within a healthcare or hospital setting
- Demonstrated experience managing EHR implementations or clinical workflow improvement projects
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Strong knowledge of healthcare regulatory standards including Joint Commission and CMS requirements
Healthcare Project Manager Jobs in North Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a healthcare project manager in North Carolina?
Most employers in North Carolina require a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, public health, nursing, or business, followed by experience in a clinical or health system environment. North Carolina does not issue a state-specific license for healthcare project managers, but earning a nationally recognized credential such as the Project Management Professional from the Project Management Institute or the Certified Healthcare Administrative Professional strengthens candidacy considerably with major health systems and insurers in the state.
How much do healthcare project managers make in North Carolina?
Healthcare project managers in North Carolina earn a median of about $100,820 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,570 for the lowest 10% to over $164,050 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire healthcare project managers in North Carolina?
Employers hiring healthcare project managers in North Carolina right now include Turner Construction Company, McAdams Company, and Purple Cow Recruiting, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. North Carolina's concentration of large academic medical centers and regional health systems means many openings are tied to multi-site organizations running continuous quality improvement and technology programs.
Which North Carolina cities have the most healthcare project manager jobs?
Charlotte, Raleigh, and Cary have the most healthcare project manager openings in North Carolina. Charlotte anchors the list because of the size of Atrium Health and Novant Health's corporate and operational offices, while the Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle draws openings from academic medical centers, health tech companies, and large insurers that have established headquarters or major campuses in that corridor.
Are there remote healthcare project manager jobs in North Carolina?
Yes, and more than most clinical roles. About 0% of healthcare project manager openings tied to North Carolina are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and coordinative nature of the work. Roles focused on EHR rollout coordination, payer operations, and population health program management are the most likely to be offered fully remote or on a flexible hybrid schedule.
How can I get hired as a healthcare project manager in North Carolina with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving from a clinical or administrative coordinator role inside a North Carolina hospital or health system, where you already understand workflows and can take on small improvement projects. Large employers like Atrium Health and WakeMed run structured career development programs that support internal transitions into project management. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management while working in a coordinator role signals readiness to hiring managers and is a recognized edge in North Carolina health system hiring.
Where can I find and apply to healthcare project manager jobs in North Carolina?
You can find and apply to healthcare project manager jobs in North Carolina on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your experience and location and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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