Implementation Specialist - West Region

Implementation Specialist

The Implementation Specialist will manage the deployment of mobile imaging units (MRI, CT, PET/CT, LINAC, etc.) across healthcare sites. In this role, you will plan, coordinate, and execute the full life cycle of mobile imaging deployments. You will drive projects from pre-planning through launch, balancing timelines, budgets, compliance requirements, and stakeholder expectations to deliver critical healthcare services. Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

Project Management: 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.

Customer Interaction: 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.

Continuous Improvement: 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.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's degree. 25 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. 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.

Preferred: International Building Code (IBC) Knowledge. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Physical Requirements: Standard office environment and may be exposed to environmental hazards such as exposure to noise, and travel. More than 50% of the time: Sit, stand, and walk. Repetitive movement of hands, arms and legs. See, speak and hear to be able to communicate with patients. Less than 50% of the time: Stoop, kneel or crawl. Climb and balance. Carry and lift 10-20 pounds.

Akumin Operating Corp. and its divisions are an equal opportunity employer and we believe in strength through diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, age, race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity & expression, status as a protected veteran, or disability.