Healthcare Activation Manager - Colorado
Job Title
Activation Manager
Location
Denver, Colorado. Candidates must be based in the Denver area and able to be on-site as required for project delivery.
Salary
Up to $130,000 base salary, dependent on experience
About the Company
I am working with a growing consulting and project delivery firm that specializes in supporting healthcare organizations through complex capital projects, facility transitions, and full-scale activations. The firm is known for delivering structured, high-quality activation services across hospitals and healthcare systems, with a strong focus on operational readiness, coordination, and execution.
About the Position
This is an opportunity for an experienced Activation Manager to lead and manage healthcare facility activation projects from planning through go-live. This role requires a strong mix of project management, logistics coordination, and client-facing leadership, ensuring that new or renovated healthcare facilities are fully operational and ready for Day 1.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead activation planning and execution across healthcare facility projects
- Develop and manage detailed activation schedules aligned with construction and project milestones
- Create and maintain activation playbooks, including governance structure, communication plans, and risk management frameworks
- Coordinate with clinical staff, facilities teams, contractors, vendors, and supply chain to ensure seamless project delivery
- Oversee FF&E delivery, logistics, and final deployment to ensure alignment with design and operational requirements
- Manage risk and issue tracking processes, ensuring timely resolution throughout the project lifecycle
- Lead activation meetings, stakeholder coordination sessions, and project updates across all phases
- Support building readiness activities, including site walk-downs and occupancy planning
- Coordinate equipment installation, testing, and commissioning in collaboration with vendors and clinical engineering teams
- Manage move planning, logistics, and execution for departments and equipment transitions
- Provide on-site oversight during critical phases including installation, delivery, and go-live
- Lead project closeout activities including post-occupancy reporting and decommissioning planning
Requirements
- Experience managing healthcare facility activation, transition, or capital project delivery
- Strong background in project management, logistics, or healthcare operations
- Experience working on hospital or healthcare facility projects
- Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders including clinical teams, contractors, and vendors
- Strong organizational and scheduling skills with attention to detail
- Excellent communication and client-facing abilities
- Must be based in the Denver, Colorado area
- Willingness to be on-site during key project phases
Why Join
This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role where you will directly impact the successful opening and operation of healthcare facilities. You will work on complex, meaningful projects and be part of a team that values structure, collaboration, and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Key Benefits
- Competitive salary up to $130,000
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible working arrangements depending on project needs
- Strong pipeline of projects offering long-term stability and growth
FAQs
Congratulations, we understand that taking the time to apply is a big step. When you apply, your details go directly to the consultant who is sourcing talent. Due to demand, we may not get back to all applicants that have applied. However, we always keep your resume and details on file so when we see similar roles or see skillsets that drive growth in organizations, we will always reach out to discuss opportunities.
Yes. Even if this role isn’t a perfect match, applying allows us to understand your expertise and ambitions, ensuring you're on our radar for the right opportunity when it arises.
We also work in several ways, firstly we advertise our roles available on our site, however, often due to confidentiality we may not post all. We also work with clients who are more focused on skills and understanding what is required to future-proof their business.
That's why we recommend registering your resume so you can be considered for roles that have yet to be created.
Yes, we help with resume and interview preparation. From customized support on how to optimize your resume to interview preparation and compensation negotiations, we advocate for you throughout your next career move.