Job Title: Project Lead
About Us
At West Cancer Center, we are committed to providing exceptional, patient-centered cancer care through collaboration, compassion, and innovation. Our team works together to support organizational initiatives, improve operational efficiency, and implement projects that contribute to the continued success of our organization.
Position Overview
The Project Lead supports the coordination and execution of various company projects. This position assists with project planning, task tracking, documentation, testing, training coordination, and communication to help ensure projects remain organized and on schedule.
The Project Lead works collaboratively with internal departments, end users, vendors, and project stakeholders under the direction of designated project leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with planning, coordinating, and tracking implementation activities for various corporate strategic projects
- Maintain project plans, timelines, task lists, status reports, meeting notes, and implementation documentation
- Monitor assigned tasks and deadlines, follow up with project participants, and communicate potential delays or issues to project leadership
- Coordinate meetings, user testing, training sessions, and implementation activities across departments
- Assist with system testing, workflow documentation, issue tracking, and follow-up to support successful implementation
- Gather feedback from end users and help identify opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and system adoption
- Support the preparation of training materials, user communications, reference guides, and other implementation resources
- Collaborate with corporate and operational departments, vendors, and other stakeholders to support project objectives
- Maintain appropriate confidentiality and follow organizational policies for handling employee, patient, and other sensitive information
- Perform other project coordination and system implementation duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Required:
- College degree in Finance, Economics, General Business, Healthcare Management, or a related field
- Demonstrated organizational, communication, and analytical skills through academic, employment, internship, or extracurricular experience
Preferred:
- Experience coordinating group projects, maintaining project schedules, documenting processes, or supporting technology initiatives
- Familiarity with project management tools, spreadsheets, workflow documentation, or data reporting
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong organizational, planning, and time-management skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, track deadlines, and follow through on commitments
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Ability to learn new technology, software applications, and business processes
- Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to ask questions, seek guidance, and escalate issues appropriately
- Ability to work collaboratively with individuals across multiple departments and levels of the organization
- Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
Supervision
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. The Project Lead performs assigned project coordination activities under the direction of designated project leadership and is expected to communicate progress, raise concerns, and seek guidance when needed.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- Physical activities may include climbing, pushing, standing, hearing, walking, reaching, grasping, kneeling, stooping, and repetitive motion
- Must have good balance and coordination
- Light work requiring exertion of up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently
- Close visual acuity is required for activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading
- The position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions; job functions are typically performed under conditions such as those found in general office or administrative work
Why West Cancer Center is a Great Place to Work
- Meaningful Impact: Play a direct role in supporting patients through one of the most challenging times of their lives.
- Collaborative Culture: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team of dedicated professionals committed to improving cancer care.
- Professional Development: Benefit from ongoing training, educational resources, and growth opportunities.
- Mission-Driven Environment: Be part of an organization guided by compassion, integrity, and innovation.
No nights, weekends, or holidays. Comprehensive benefits package.
Join Us
If you are an organized, detail-oriented professional with strong communication and problem-solving skills who enjoys coordinating projects and collaborating with different teams, we encourage you to apply for the Project Lead position at West Cancer Center. Join our team and help support important organizational initiatives, improve processes, and contribute to the successful implementation of strategic projects.