KAYLA SPICKLER
Senior Project Manager
Folsom,CA
Summary
Strategic and adaptable Senior Project Manager with 15+ years of experience driving healthcare IT, infrastructure, and operational initiatives. Known for turning complexity into clarity with a calm, relationship-driven approach that fosters collaboration and results. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams, managing interdependent workstreams, and aligning projects with organizational goals. Quick to master new systems and concepts, with proven expertise in stakeholder engagement, change management, and executive communication.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Senior Project Manager
Alameda Health System – Enterprise Project Management Office
01.2021 - Current
- Successfully delivered 40+ enterprise-level projects in under 4 years, many valued at $10M+, including system implementations, infrastructure upgrades, and clinical relocations.
- Directed the Redwood City Data Center Migration, ensuring full business continuity, decommissioning legacy applications, and strengthening CMDB accuracy; required late-night and weekend migrations.
- Managed high-profile clinical relocations, including the Pain Procedures Department and Outpatient Pharmacy, coordinating multiple departments, vendors, and regulatory requirements to achieve safe, on-time transitions.
Oversaw enterprise technology initiatives such as the Learning Management System deployment (live June 2025), Corepoint integration upgrades, and Cisco VOIP modernization, driving interoperability, compliance, and enterprise-wide communication. - Partnered on the St. Rose Hospital affiliation program, leading IS workstreams to align Epic integration, technical builds, and operational workflows across both organizations.
- Consistently assigned the largest project load in the PMO, managing 5–6 high-complexity initiatives simultaneously while maintaining a 5/5 sponsor satisfaction rating.
- Built and maintain the Smartsheet portfolio management infrastructure for intake, tracking, and leadership reporting, now used system-wide for project governance and executive decision-making.
- Acted as Portfolio Manager for Technical Services, aligning IS initiatives with organizational priorities and supporting enterprise digital transformation.
- Recognized for mentoring 6 new PMs, developing standard PMO templates, and raising the overall quality of project execution across the ePMO.
Project Manager, PMO
Sutter Health – Information Services
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Directed $250M+ enterprise IT transformation projects, managing complex interdependencies across multiple hospitals and clinics.
- Implemented Agile, SAFe, and Lean methodologies to improve scalability, operational efficiency, and cross-team delivery.
- Led cloud migration and ITSM modernization, ensuring compliance with ITIL and strengthening system resilience.
- Spearheaded COVID-19 emergency IT response, resolving 700+ critical system requests in 8 weeks to support frontline operations.
- Partnered with executives and clinicians to align IT strategy with organizational goals and improve patient care outcomes.
- Enhanced team performance through effective coaching, mentoring, and performance monitoring.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, leading to repeat business and positive referrals.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Azusa Pacific University
Azusa, CA01.2012
Skills
Stakeholder Engagement & Executive Communication
Portfolio Governance & Prioritization
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Toolset: ServiceNow, Jira, Smartsheet, Tableau, Adobe Creative Suite, Cherwell, Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Teams, SharePoint, Visio), Microsoft Project, UKG Kronos
Workflow Optimization & Process Improvement
Change Management & Risk Mitigation
Vendor Management
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Certification
Project Management Professional (PMP)
Timeline
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt II
01-2025
ITIL Foundations
12-2022
Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)
05-2021
Senior Project Manager
Alameda Health System – Enterprise Project Management Office
01.2021 - Current
Project Management Professional (PMP)
07-2020
Project Manager, PMO
Sutter Health – Information Services
01.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Azusa Pacific University
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