Project Manager, Operational Excellence

At LifeStance Health, we strive to help individuals, families, and communities with their mental health needs. Everywhere. Every day. It’s a lofty goal; we know. But we make it happen with the best team in mental healthcare.

Thank you for taking the time to explore a career with us. As the fastest growing mental health practice group in the country, now is the perfect time to join our team!

LifeStance Health Values

• Belonging: We cultivate a space where everyone can show up as their authentic self.

• Empathy: We seek out diverse perspectives and listen to learn without judgment.

• Courage: We are all accountable for doing the right thing - even when it's hard - because we know it's worth it.

• One Team: We realize our full potential when we work together towards our shared purpose.

Benefits
As a full-time employee of LifeStance Health, the following benefits are offered: medical, dental, vision, AD&D, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k retirement savings with employer match, paid parental leave, paid time off, holiday pay and an Employee Assistance Program.

Job Summary

The Operational Effectiveness (OE) Project Manager supports LifeStance Health’s mission to deliver accessible, high-quality behavioral healthcare by leading initiatives that streamline operations, improve productivity, and reduce SG&A costs across the enterprise. This role is responsible for coordinating complex, cross-functional projects from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with strategic cost-reduction and efficiency goals. The OE Project Manager will apply structured project management, Lean Six Sigma, and change management practices to ensure initiatives deliver measurable results that strengthen enterprise scalability.

This position is a remote role with the ability to sit within any US locality.

Compensation: 82,000 - 100,000 Annually with potential bonus

Responsibilities:

• Plan, manage, and execute multiple cross-functional projects focused on reducing SG&A and improving operational efficiency.

• Create and maintain project plans, charters, timelines, and KPIs to track performance against objectives.

• Identify risks, dependencies, and barriers; develop mitigation plans to keep initiatives on schedule and within scope.

• Partner with Finance to quantify cost savings, productivity gains, and ROI from OE initiatives.

• Support process standardization and automation across functions such as RCM, Intake, Credentialing, Finance, IT, HR, and Shared Services.

• Collaborate with digital and data teams to integrate automation, analytics, and AI solutions into redesigned workflows.

• Support OE governance routines including prioritization meetings, dashboards, and executive reporting.

• Maintain visibility to leadership through clear, >

  LifeStance is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are fully committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our employees. Learn more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at LifeStance.

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