Top Rated Plus Project Manager on Upwork

Independent Project Manager for Software, SaaS & AI

I help companies turn complex initiatives into organized, accountable delivery. From software and SaaS projects to AI, healthcare, implementations, and operations, I manage timelines, teams, stakeholders, risks, and execution from kickoff through delivery.

Top Rated Plus Upwork status
100% Job Success Score
50+ Completed projects
6+ years Project leadership
Eli Vidal, independent project manager specializing in software, SaaS, AI, healthcare, and operations
Available for select independent and direct engagements

Selected results

Evidence before adjectives

I focus on measurable project outcomes: faster delivery, clearer ownership, stronger workflows, improved operational visibility, and fewer surprises for the teams and clients I support.

$186M+

Healthcare claims processed

Managed healthcare EDI operations across payer, clearinghouse, technical, and business workflows supporting more than $186M in claims.

255%

Increase in qualified leads

Improved workflows, tracking, quality control, and team coordination for an AI SaaS outreach platform, contributing to a 255% increase in qualified leads.

40%

Improvement in delivery timelines

Built a structured Asana project management system for a marketing agency, improving ownership, visibility, and delivery timelines by 40%.

What I can take off your plate

Project leadership from ambiguity to delivery

I can join an existing team, stabilize a struggling project, or build the delivery structure from scratch across software, SaaS, implementations, operations, AI, healthcare, and cross-functional initiatives.

Project Planning & Delivery

Build clear roadmaps, milestones, ownership, dependencies, status reporting, scope control, and execution follow-through from kickoff through delivery.

Implementation Project Management

Operations & Workflow Design

Workflow design, SOPs, reporting systems, process improvement, automation, and Asana or Monday.com implementation.

Operations Project Management

Cross-Functional Coordination

Align clients, executives, developers, designers, operations teams, and external partners around clear ownership, decisions, dependencies, deadlines, and next steps.

Risk, Scope & Blocker Management

Identify risks early, control scope changes, track dependencies and decisions, escalate blockers, and build practical recovery plans before deadlines slip.

Executive Visibility

Concise status reporting, delivery forecasts, KPI tracking, and decision-ready project communication.

Selected work

Projects with visible business impact

Real-world examples of project management improving delivery, workflows, team coordination, operational efficiency, and measurable business outcomes.

Athelas healthcare technology logo
Healthcare Technology

Healthcare EDI Operations & Claims Delivery

Managed complex healthcare EDI, claims, and payment workflows while coordinating technical teams, operations, clearinghouses, payers, and external stakeholders.

  • $186M+ in processed claims
  • Coordination across 30+ payer systems
  • Substantial reduction in manual processing
Healthcare EDI Claims Clearinghouses Operations
View Healthcare EDI Project Case Study
SellScale AI SaaS platform logo
AI SaaS Operations

AI SaaS Operations & Delivery Scaling

Improved operating systems, campaign workflows, quality control, reporting, and team coordination for an AI SaaS outreach platform.

  • Operational improvements contributed to a 255% increase in qualified leads
  • Built new tracking and reporting systems
  • Improved cross-team coordination and delivery visibility
AI SaaS Operations Quality Control KPIs
AI Project Management
ABM marketing agency logo
Marketing Operations

Asana Workflow & Project System Design

Built a structured project management and workflow system for a marketing agency, improving ownership, accountability, delivery visibility, and day-to-day execution.

  • 40% improvement in delivery timelines
  • Standardized workflows, responsibilities, and ownership
  • Improved project and client-facing visibility
Asana Workflow Design Operations Agency PM
Operations Project Management
Feathr nonprofit marketing platform logo
Nonprofit Marketing

Multi-Client Campaign & Communications Delivery

Coordinate audience-specific digital campaigns for nonprofit organizations, managing requirements, creative deliverables, email and advertising assets, reporting, and execution across multiple client accounts.

  • Multi-client campaign and deliverable coordination
  • Audience-specific email and advertising strategy
  • Structured reporting, recommendations, and execution
Campaign Delivery Nonprofits Client Coordination Digital Marketing

How I work

Clear ownership. Early escalation. No surprise demos.

01

Clarify the outcome

Define success, decision-makers, constraints, scope boundaries, priorities, and the business objective the project must achieve.

02

Build the operating system

Create the plan, milestones, ownership model, communication cadence, reporting structure, and escalation paths.

03

Drive execution

Track commitments, coordinate contributors, resolve blockers, manage dependencies, and protect the timeline and scope.

04

Close the loop

Confirm acceptance, document outcomes, resolve open items, capture lessons, and leave the team with a maintainable system.

Client and colleague feedback

Trusted to bring structure to complex work

“He was always prompt, reliable, and willing to jump in wherever needed. He is extremely effective at what he does, communicates proactively, and is a great person to work with.”

Dhruv Parthasarathy CTO, Commure / Athelas

“Eli successfully launched two websites from scratch, built operational frameworks for three brands, and managed a team of designers to resolve bottlenecks. His documentation and organization were impeccable.”

Upwork Client Business Setup & Automation Project

“Eli is an extremely talented individual. He went from zero knowledge to being the knowledge specialist at our company. I highly recommend Eli for his strong work ethic, honesty, and affable nature.”

Ishan Sharma CEO and Founder, SellScale

Background

Business discipline with a human-centered foundation

I combine an MBA, formal project management training, and hands-on experience leading complex work across technical, operational, client-facing, and cross-functional teams.

Google Project Management Certificate
Master of Business Administration
Bachelor of Social Work, Tel Aviv University
Top Rated Plus on Upwork

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Need someone to take ownership of delivery?

I work with SaaS companies, software teams, agencies, healthcare organizations, and growing businesses that need stronger project ownership, clearer coordination, and reliable follow-through from planning through delivery.

Direct engagements and Upwork contracts are both available. Use the form to discuss your project, scope, timeline, and preferred contracting arrangement.

Available for 1099 contract and Upwork engagements only — not eligible for W-2 employment in the U.S.

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