Chanaka Senanayake
Chanaka Senanayake

Senior Project Manager

Actively looking · Member since 30 Aug 2025
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United States
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About

Professional summary

I am an experienced Senior Project Manager with over 20 years of expertise in project management, particularly within healthcare administration. I hold an MBA in Healthcare Administration and have specialized certifications in Epic OpTime and Epic Anesthesia modules. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strong leadership skills managing complex healthcare projects from initiation to closure, ensuring successful outcomes and operational improvements.

My experience includes managing projects that have been recognized in annual reports for their impact and success, such as the Transitional Care Unit and Retail Pharmacy projects at PIH Health. I have worked closely with regulatory agencies and state health departments to license and designate specialized care beds, and I have led significant facility remodels and technology upgrades that improved patient care and operational efficiency.

I am proficient in various project management methodologies including Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum, and I utilize tools like Project Online and Power BI for accurate project tracking and reporting. My technical background includes deep expertise in HL7 interoperability standards and systems integration, gained through roles at Cerner Corporation and other healthcare organizations.

I am adept at developing communication and change management strategies that align teams and stakeholders, ensuring that projects meet their goals within budget and timeline constraints. My ability to adapt to challenges and embrace new strategies has allowed me to maintain productivity and deliver value consistently.

I am passionate about leveraging technology and process improvements to enhance healthcare delivery, patient safety, and operational performance. I look forward to continuing to contribute my skills and experience to innovative healthcare projects that improve outcomes and efficiency.

Skills

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Experience

Career history

Senior Project Manager PIH Health

Managed PMO processes including project documentation, phase gate reviews, status reporting, cost tracking, issue and risk management, and escalation. Adapted strategies to meet team and client goals. Developed end-to-end project plans using Agile, Waterfall, and Scrum methodologies. Created communication and change management strategies. Utilized Project Online and Power BI for data tracking and reporting.

Project Manager Kaiser Permanente

Led upgrades of EpicCare Ambulatory and Cadence systems across Northern and Southern California clinics. Developed project deliverables to support communication with executives and stakeholders. Addressed business issues and developed cross-functional action plans.

Team Lead/Project Manager Aurora Health Care

Led implementation of Epic Optime & Anesthesia modules. Facilitated full life-cycle Epic EMR implementation and EHR system conversion from Cerner to Epic.

Senior Business Analyst New York Presbyterian Hospital

Team leader for implementation of Cerner Power Chart Office, Cerner FirstNet, Cerner PharmNet, and Cerner RadNet across hospital departments.

Senior Systems Integration Architect Cerner Corporation

Developed and maintained system architecture plans. Provided expert support for Interface/Open Engine functionalities. Gained proficiency in HL7 interoperability standards.

Education

Learning history

American InterContinental University, Hoffman Estates, IL

Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management

College of the North Atlantic, Newfoundland, Canada

Advanced Diploma in Applied Business Information Technology (IT)

Memorial University of Newfoundland, Newfoundland, Canada

Bachelor of Arts in Economics & Business Administration

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