Implementation Manager

Summary

Akumin is a provider of outpatient radiology and oncology services that delivers diagnostic imaging and patient care through healthcare partnerships. The Implementation Manager will lead the full life cycle of deploying mobile imaging units across healthcare sites, coordinating schedules, budgets, compliance, vendors, and stakeholders from pre-planning through operational launch.

Responsibilities

• Lead mobile imaging deployment projects from site assessment through full operational startup
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, resource allocations, and risk management strategies
• Coordinate with cross-functional internal teams (Engineering, Operations, Regulatory) and external vendors (transport, construction, utilities)
• Track project budgets, timelines, milestones, and deliverables with regular reporting to leadership
• Apply structured project management processes, including stage-gate approvals, scope control, and change management
• Identify and mitigate risks early; resolve project issues and escalate critical concerns
• Ensure all projects meet Building and healthcare regulations
• Support in site preparation activities as needed
• Support in site audits and readiness assessments to ensure regulatory, mechanical, and operational compliance before deployment
• Travel to client sites regionally or nationally to support project execution
• Analyze project performance across deployments to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing deployment cycle time, controlling costs, and improving quality outcomes
• Develop and maintain standardized processes, checklists, templates, and best practices
• Facilitate "lessons learned" meetings post-project and implement corrective actions into future deployments
• Support to Streamline site preparation, equipment setup, regulatory processing, and client training workflows
• Monitor key project metrics (on-time delivery, budget adherence, client satisfaction) and drive targeted improvement efforts
• Other related duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree
• 2–5 years of experience in project management for facility operations, industrial deployments, or construction management
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Lean, Stage-Gate)
• Experience coordinating site readiness, equipment installations, and operational startups
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and budget constraints
• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects in dynamic, high-paced environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., monday.com)
• Technical aptitude for reading site plans, mechanical layouts, and operational checklists
• International Building Code (IBC) Knowledge
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree
• 2–5 years of experience in project management for facility operations, industrial deployments, or construction management
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Lean, Stage-Gate)
• Experience coordinating site readiness, equipment installations, and operational startups
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adhering to deadlines and budget constraints
• Proven ability to manage multiple simultaneous projects in dynamic, high-paced environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g., monday.com)
• Technical aptitude for reading site plans, mechanical layouts, and operational checklists

Nice to Haves

• International Building Code (IBC) Knowledge
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling
• Cross training opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA accounts with employer contributions
• 401(k) eligibility with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Defined PTO and sick time programs