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Project Manager - Nursing Planning and Strategy Execution

Mayo Clinic

Phoenix, AZFull-time$93–140K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$93–140K/yr
Location
Phoenix, AZ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Project Manager independently plans, directs, coordinates, and delivers broad-scope projects through the full project life cycle, ensuring objectives are met on time, within budget, and according to Mayo Clinic standards. The role may lead medium to large strategic projects, manage budgets and risks, and guide teams using Agile practices. It also facilitates decision-making, change management, conflict resolution, and collaboration across functions.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementAgile MethodologiesScrumBusiness AcumenNegotiationRelationship BuildingCoachingConflict ResolutionBacklog Refinement

Qualifications

Bachelor's + 4 Years or Master's + 2 Years2+ Years Healthcare ExperiencePMP CertificationCSM CertificationA-CSM CertificationPMI Agile Certified PractitionerCSP Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/benefits/) – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

  • Medical: Multiple plan options.

  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.

  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.

  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.

  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager (PM) works independently assuming primary responsibility for planning, directing, coordinating and delivering project activities through the entire project life cycle (from initiation to hand off to customer) that are broad in scope. The PM is responsible to achieve project objectives and completion on time, on budget, and in conformance to Mayo Clinic project management methodologies and standards.

The PM may independently lead one or multiple medium to large projects that have department or site level strategic importance. Project work has moderate to high risk and risk interdependencies, may have several interrelationships, and may have moderate to high costs associated. Responsible for managing established budget, participates in the creation and tracking of project budgets. Position requires strict adherence to budget management and guidelines of both the assigned department and the institution.

Facilitates problem-solving, decision-making and change management, taking prudent actions to accomplish project objectives under minimal supervision. Calls upon experience to manage projects, and is competent in the implementation of project results. Applies negotiations skills characterized by entrepreneurial thinking. Must have strong business acumen and ability to work with diverse functions and build relationships. May require matrix supervision, and evaluation of staff from other departments, divisions, and contractors/vendors. Responsible for demonstrating the project focused culture, and advises other staff regarding PM practices, methods and standards. Performs additional job functions as detailed by immediate supervisor.

  • Use and application of Agile methodologies is important to this role.

  • May be responsible for monitoring scrum processes and meetings.

  • May work to increase efficiency, motivate the team, and advocate for changes to ensure quality and timeliness.

  • Leading project teams may include the following:

  • Guide teams on Agile/PM practices and values to implement critical projects.

  • Assess maturity of the team/organization and coaching to higher levels, at a sustainable pace.

  • Remove impediments or guiding team to do so; escalating to management when appropriate.

  • Build a trusting and safe environment where problems can be raised and resolved.

  • Facilitate work without coercion, assigning, or dictating.

  • Facilitate discussion, decision-making, and conflict resolution.

  • Support and educate Product Owner, especially on creating the backlog and refining it.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience in Project Management and business related activities or Master's degree with 2 years of experience in Project Management related activities required.

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred.

  • 2 - 3 years of healthcare experience required.

  • Education preference: Nursing education, project management, business administration, management.

  • Candidates should also include any certifications they have, which may include but are not necessarily limited to Certified Product Management (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (A-CSM), PMI Agile Certified Practitioner, and/or Certified Scrum Professional (CSP) preferred.

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$93,392 - $140,130 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Day shift - Monday through Friday. Schedule varies based on needs of the department. Must live within driving distance of the AZ campus.

Weekend Schedule

Schedule varies based on needs of the department.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is. (https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/alllocations)

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) . Mayo Clinic participates in E-Verify (https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf) and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Helena Mcie

Equal opportunity

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer Mayo Clinic is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate. Women, minorities, veterans, people from the LGBTQ communities and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.

How this job compares

Set against the 22,993 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$93–140K/yr
  • Arizona median$108–178K/yr273 salary ranges
  • US median$111–178K/yr14,446 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $117K, is 17% below the Arizona median midpoint ($141K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Manager salary ranges in Arizona.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 506 open Project Manager jobs in Arizona and 22,993 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Arizona
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 19,950 postings).
Education
12,857 of the 22,993 open Project Manager jobs (56%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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