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Project Director - Cost of Care
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
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Project Director - Cost of Care
MD Anderson Cancer Center·Texas
Job functions:
$93k - $139k/yr
6+ yrs exp.
Remote (US)
Master's degree in public administration
Full Time
10,000+ employees
Job Description
Join MD Anderson as a Project Director - Cost of Care and help lead institution-wide initiatives designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce the cost of care, and strengthen value across one of the nation's most complex healthcare organizations. Sponsored by senior quality and value leadership, this highly visible role partners with clinical and administrative leaders to turn strategic priorities into actionable projects that create measurable impact for patients, providers, and the organization.
What's in it for you? You'll lead large-scale, cross-functional healthcare initiatives from concept through implementation, working across a highly matrixed environment to bring numerous stakeholders together around shared goals. You'll independently develop project scopes, work plans, resource plans, budgets, timelines, and outcome measures while identifying risks, removing barriers, and maintaining momentum. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to measure and communicate the value of your work through the lens of financial ROI, patient outcomes, and organizational efficiency.
You'll also serve as a trusted strategic partner and communicator to executive leaders, clinicians, and operational teams. You'll distill complex information into clear, actionable insights, develop executive-level presentations, secure stakeholder buy-in, and help guide the strategic operations of the Cost of Care Committee. This is an opportunity to gain broad institutional visibility while helping shape how value is delivered across a large, complex health system.
The ideal candidate brings a strong healthcare or health-system project management and leadership background, with experience navigating large, complex organizations. Experience in healthcare economics, data analytics, value-based care arrangements, or clinical performance improvement is highly desirable and provides an opportunity to apply specialized expertise to meaningful institutional challenges.
At MD Anderson, you'll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, an annual merit increase program, annual incentive opportunities, an employer-funded pension contribution, medical/dental/vision coverage, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you're a strategic healthcare project leader who thrives on solving complex problems, influencing across organizational boundaries, and turning strategy into measurable results, this is an opportunity to help transform the cost and value of cancer care at MD Anderson.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Project Leadership (60%)
Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Engagement (20%)
Committee & Program Management (20%)
Education
Required:
Preferred:
Work Experience
Required:
Preferred:
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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What's in it for you? You'll lead large-scale, cross-functional healthcare initiatives from concept through implementation, working across a highly matrixed environment to bring numerous stakeholders together around shared goals. You'll independently develop project scopes, work plans, resource plans, budgets, timelines, and outcome measures while identifying risks, removing barriers, and maintaining momentum. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to measure and communicate the value of your work through the lens of financial ROI, patient outcomes, and organizational efficiency.
You'll also serve as a trusted strategic partner and communicator to executive leaders, clinicians, and operational teams. You'll distill complex information into clear, actionable insights, develop executive-level presentations, secure stakeholder buy-in, and help guide the strategic operations of the Cost of Care Committee. This is an opportunity to gain broad institutional visibility while helping shape how value is delivered across a large, complex health system.
The ideal candidate brings a strong healthcare or health-system project management and leadership background, with experience navigating large, complex organizations. Experience in healthcare economics, data analytics, value-based care arrangements, or clinical performance improvement is highly desirable and provides an opportunity to apply specialized expertise to meaningful institutional challenges.
At MD Anderson, you'll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, an annual merit increase program, annual incentive opportunities, an employer-funded pension contribution, medical/dental/vision coverage, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you're a strategic healthcare project leader who thrives on solving complex problems, influencing across organizational boundaries, and turning strategy into measurable results, this is an opportunity to help transform the cost and value of cancer care at MD Anderson.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Project Leadership (60%)
- Lead large-scale and cross-functional projects that advance the Cost of Care Committee's strategic priorities.
- Independently drive project planning, execution, and monitoring, ensuring clear goals, timelines, and deliverables.
- Develop project scopes, resource plans, budgets, and work plans in collaboration with institutional stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks, remove barriers, and maintain momentum across various teams.
- Establish outcome metrics and report progress to committee leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Build strong partnerships across MD Anderson to ensure alignment, transparency, and shared ownership.
- Measure and communicate the value of projects wholistically with an awareness of financial ROI, patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.
Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Engagement (20%)
- Communicate project vision, strategy, and outcomes to leaders, clinicians, and operational teams.
- Develop executive level presentations and materials that distill complex information into clear, actionable insights.
- Serve as a representative of the Director of Value Initiatives and the Cost of Care Committee, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment.
- Secure stakeholder buy-in by articulating how initiatives support institutional goals and the value pillar of Our Strategy.
Committee & Program Management (20%)
- Support the Director of Value Initiatives in managing the strategic operations of the Cost of Care Committee.
- Contribute to the development and execution of annual strategic plans.
- Maintain project tracking systems, outcome dashboards, and communication structures that enable institutional change.
- Ensure committee activities are coordinated, well documented and aligned with broader organizational priorities.
Education
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Data Analytics, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Preferred:
- Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or related field
- Professional certification (PMP, CAPM, PPM, CMP, or equivalent)
Work Experience
Required:
- 6 years of experience in healthcare performance improvement, consulting, research, or project management
- 4 years of experience in healthcare or research program development and management to include two years of supervisory, lead or project management, with Master's or PhD degree
- May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis
Preferred:
- Experience collaborating with clinicians and operational leaders to improve outcomes
- Experience managing medium-to-large scale projects in a healthcare setting
- Understanding of value-based care, alternative payment models, and health industry trends
- Experience with healthcare data analytics and outcome measurement
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 182965
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 92,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 115,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 138,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
#LI-Remote
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Project Director - Cost of Care
Texas
Added 1d ago10,000+ employees
Job functions:
$93k - $139k/yr
6+ yrs exp.
Remote (US)
Master's degree in public administration
Full Time
Job Description
Join MD Anderson as a Project Director - Cost of Care and help lead institution-wide initiatives designed to improve operational efficiency, reduce the cost of care, and strengthen value across one of the nation's most complex healthcare organizations. Sponsored by senior quality and value leadership, this highly visible role partners with clinical and administrative leaders to turn strategic priorities into actionable projects that create measurable impact for patients, providers, and the organization.
What's in it for you? You'll lead large-scale, cross-functional healthcare initiatives from concept through implementation, working across a highly matrixed environment to bring numerous stakeholders together around shared goals. You'll independently develop project scopes, work plans, resource plans, budgets, timelines, and outcome measures while identifying risks, removing barriers, and maintaining momentum. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to measure and communicate the value of your work through the lens of financial ROI, patient outcomes, and organizational efficiency.
You'll also serve as a trusted strategic partner and communicator to executive leaders, clinicians, and operational teams. You'll distill complex information into clear, actionable insights, develop executive-level presentations, secure stakeholder buy-in, and help guide the strategic operations of the Cost of Care Committee. This is an opportunity to gain broad institutional visibility while helping shape how value is delivered across a large, complex health system.
The ideal candidate brings a strong healthcare or health-system project management and leadership background, with experience navigating large, complex organizations. Experience in healthcare economics, data analytics, value-based care arrangements, or clinical performance improvement is highly desirable and provides an opportunity to apply specialized expertise to meaningful institutional challenges.
At MD Anderson, you'll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, an annual merit increase program, annual incentive opportunities, an employer-funded pension contribution, medical/dental/vision coverage, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you're a strategic healthcare project leader who thrives on solving complex problems, influencing across organizational boundaries, and turning strategy into measurable results, this is an opportunity to help transform the cost and value of cancer care at MD Anderson.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Project Leadership (60%)
Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Engagement (20%)
Committee & Program Management (20%)
Education
Required:
Preferred:
Work Experience
Required:
Preferred:
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
#LI-Remote
What's in it for you? You'll lead large-scale, cross-functional healthcare initiatives from concept through implementation, working across a highly matrixed environment to bring numerous stakeholders together around shared goals. You'll independently develop project scopes, work plans, resource plans, budgets, timelines, and outcome measures while identifying risks, removing barriers, and maintaining momentum. Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to measure and communicate the value of your work through the lens of financial ROI, patient outcomes, and organizational efficiency.
You'll also serve as a trusted strategic partner and communicator to executive leaders, clinicians, and operational teams. You'll distill complex information into clear, actionable insights, develop executive-level presentations, secure stakeholder buy-in, and help guide the strategic operations of the Cost of Care Committee. This is an opportunity to gain broad institutional visibility while helping shape how value is delivered across a large, complex health system.
The ideal candidate brings a strong healthcare or health-system project management and leadership background, with experience navigating large, complex organizations. Experience in healthcare economics, data analytics, value-based care arrangements, or clinical performance improvement is highly desirable and provides an opportunity to apply specialized expertise to meaningful institutional challenges.
At MD Anderson, you'll also enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive pay, an annual merit increase program, annual incentive opportunities, an employer-funded pension contribution, medical/dental/vision coverage, generous paid time off, and opportunities for professional growth and development.
If you're a strategic healthcare project leader who thrives on solving complex problems, influencing across organizational boundaries, and turning strategy into measurable results, this is an opportunity to help transform the cost and value of cancer care at MD Anderson.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Project Leadership (60%)
- Lead large-scale and cross-functional projects that advance the Cost of Care Committee's strategic priorities.
- Independently drive project planning, execution, and monitoring, ensuring clear goals, timelines, and deliverables.
- Develop project scopes, resource plans, budgets, and work plans in collaboration with institutional stakeholders.
- Identify and mitigate risks, remove barriers, and maintain momentum across various teams.
- Establish outcome metrics and report progress to committee leadership and executive stakeholders.
- Build strong partnerships across MD Anderson to ensure alignment, transparency, and shared ownership.
- Measure and communicate the value of projects wholistically with an awareness of financial ROI, patient outcomes and organizational efficiency.
Strategic Communication & Stakeholder Engagement (20%)
- Communicate project vision, strategy, and outcomes to leaders, clinicians, and operational teams.
- Develop executive level presentations and materials that distill complex information into clear, actionable insights.
- Serve as a representative of the Director of Value Initiatives and the Cost of Care Committee, ensuring consistent messaging and alignment.
- Secure stakeholder buy-in by articulating how initiatives support institutional goals and the value pillar of Our Strategy.
Committee & Program Management (20%)
- Support the Director of Value Initiatives in managing the strategic operations of the Cost of Care Committee.
- Contribute to the development and execution of annual strategic plans.
- Maintain project tracking systems, outcome dashboards, and communication structures that enable institutional change.
- Ensure committee activities are coordinated, well documented and aligned with broader organizational priorities.
Education
Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Arts, Data Analytics, Business, Healthcare Administration, or related field
Preferred:
- Master's Degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or related field
- Professional certification (PMP, CAPM, PPM, CMP, or equivalent)
Work Experience
Required:
- 6 years of experience in healthcare performance improvement, consulting, research, or project management
- 4 years of experience in healthcare or research program development and management to include two years of supervisory, lead or project management, with Master's or PhD degree
- May substitute required education degree with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis
Preferred:
- Experience collaborating with clinicians and operational leaders to improve outcomes
- Experience managing medium-to-large scale projects in a healthcare setting
- Understanding of value-based care, alternative payment models, and health industry trends
- Experience with healthcare data analytics and outcome measurement
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition.
This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening. The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of such infrastructure is a condition of hire and continued employment.
It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state, or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 182965
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 92,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 115,500
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 138,500
- FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Remote (within Texas only)
- Pivotal Position: No
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
#LI-Remote
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project director jobs.
- PMP certification or equivalent program management credential required
- 7-plus years leading cross-functional programs from initiation through delivery
- Experience managing project budgets in the multi-million-dollar range
- Proficiency with project management platforms such as MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a related field
- Strong stakeholder communication and executive reporting experience
Tips for Your Project Director Job Search
Quantify portfolio scope on your resume
Project directors are judged on scale, so list budget size, team headcount, and delivery outcomes for each project. Hiring managers need to see that you've managed programs at the complexity level the role requires.
Tailor your resume to the delivery method
Agile, waterfall, and hybrid environments expect different experience signals. Read each job description carefully and mirror its methodology language in your resume so your background reads as a direct match.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists project director openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target organizations mid-program launch
Companies posting project director roles right after a funding announcement or contract award are under timeline pressure and hire faster. Watch for those signals in job descriptions and prioritize applying to those openings first.
Prepare a recovery story for interviews
Interviewers consistently ask about a project that went off track and how you brought it back. Prepare one specific example with a clear problem, your decision, and a measurable result before any interview.
Negotiate scope clarity before accepting an offer
Vague reporting structures and undefined decision authority are common pain points for project directors. Before accepting, ask directly who owns final budget sign-off and how cross-functional disagreements escalate.
Project Director Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most project directors?
The companies hiring the most project directors right now include Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, Clayco, and GHD, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is consistently high in healthcare systems, federal contractors, and large-scale technology organizations.
How many project director jobs are remote?
About 60% of project director openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share varies widely by industry. IT program delivery and software implementation roles are the most likely to offer remote arrangements, while construction, infrastructure, and clinical operations roles almost always require an on-site presence.
How do you become a project director?
Most project directors move up from project manager roles by progressively taking on larger programs, larger teams, and more budget authority. Earning a PMP certification signals readiness to employers. Building a record of delivering complex, cross-functional projects end-to-end is more decisive than credentials alone, and most hiring managers want to see program-level scope, not just individual project ownership.
How do you get hired as a project director with limited experience?
The most effective path is framing existing project manager experience at the highest possible scale, even if your title didn't include the word director. Emphasize budget ownership, executive stakeholder management, and moments where you made autonomous decisions under pressure. Targeting smaller organizations or nonprofits first lets you step into director-level authority and build the portfolio needed to compete for larger roles.
What does the project director interview process look like?
Most project director interviews include an initial recruiter screen, a hiring manager conversation focused on past program scope and leadership style, and at least one panel interview with cross-functional stakeholders or senior leadership. Many organizations add a case study or presentation round where you walk through how you'd approach a complex delivery challenge, so prepare to present your thinking clearly under time constraints.
Where can I find and apply to project director jobs?
You can find and apply to project director jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing from the results page.
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