Senior Project Manager (Technical) Full-time NEW

Senior Project Manager (Technical)

The Senior Technical Project Manager leads complex, cross-functional technology projects that support clinical, operational, and administrative initiatives across the healthcare system. Reporting to the Director of the IT PMO or a department leader, the Senior Technical Project Manager collaborates closely with IT architects, clinical informatics, application analysts, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders to ensure timely, on-budget, and high-quality project delivery. This role manages the full project lifecycle—from initiation through implementation—while aligning with enterprise goals, regulatory requirements, and patient care priorities.

Responsibilities

• Defines project scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Develops detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Manages technical project execution, ensuring milestones are met.
• Tracks and reports on project progress, risks, and issues.
• Facilitates project close-out and post-implementation reviews.

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

• Works closely with clinical, operational, and IT leaders to gather requirements.
• Facilitates stakeholder meetings and status updates.
• Aligns project goals with organizational strategy and compliance standards.
• Manages expectations and ensures stakeholder engagement.
• Resolves conflicts and escalates issues as needed.

Manages Technical Implementation Activities

• Coordinates with technical teams on system design and integration.
• Oversees vendor deliverables and third-party implementations.
• Ensures adherence to cybersecurity, interoperability, and data governance standards.
• Supports testing, validation, and go-live activities.
• Troubleshoots technical issues during deployment.

Oversees Budget and Resource Management

• Develops and manages project budgets and forecasts.
• Tracks expenditures and ensures cost control.
• Allocates internal and external resources effectively.
• Identifies resource gaps and proposes mitigation strategies.
• Prepares financial reports for leadership.

Ensures Regulatory and Quality Compliance

• Ensures projects meet regulatory standards.
• Coordinates with compliance and legal teams as needed.
• Documents project decisions and audit trails.
• Supports internal and external audits.
• Integrates quality improvement principles into project design.

Mentors and Supports Technical Project Team Members

• Provides guidance to junior project managers and analysts.
• Shares best practices and lessons learned.
• Promotes a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Leads project retrospectives and knowledge-sharing sessions.
• Supports process improvement initiatives.

Marginal or Periodic Functions

• Participates in strategic planning and portfolio management sessions.
• Conducts vendor evaluations and RFP processes.
• Supports disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
• Attends industry conferences and professional development events.
• Assists with grant or funding proposal development for IT initiatives.
• Conducts post-project evaluations and stakeholder surveys.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Project Management

• Plans, organizes, and manages resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
• Creates detailed work plans and timelines.
• Anticipates and mitigates risks.
• Delivers projects on time and within scope.

Dealing with Ambiguity

• Handles uncertainty and can make decisions without having the full picture.
• Makes progress despite unclear direction.
• Adjusts plans as new information emerges.
• Maintains composure under pressure.

Technical Learning

• Picks up on technical concepts quickly and is eager to learn new technologies.
• Understands system architecture and integration.
• Applies technical knowledge to solve problems.
• Keeps up with industry trends.

Customer Focus

• Demonstrates commitment to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Builds strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Translates customer needs into project goals.
• Ensures user satisfaction post-implementation.

Organizational Agility

• Understands how to get things done through formal and informal channels.
• Navigates complex organizational structures.
• Builds alliances across departments.
• Influences without authority.

Drive for Results

• Achieves results and meets deadlines consistently.
• Sets clear goals and priorities.
• Tracks progress and adjusts as needed.
• Holds self and others accountable.

Required Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field with at least 5 year(s) of experience in managing technical projects in a healthcare or enterprise IT environment.
• Experience with EHR systems, cloud platforms, or enterprise applications.
• Relevant education or experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Health Informatics, Project Management, or related field with at least 7 year(s) of experience in healthcare IT project management.
• Experience with Epic, Cerner, or other major EHR platforms.
• Experience in Agile, SAFe, or hybrid project methodologies.

Licenses, Registrations or Certifications

Required:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) – PMI

Preferred:

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Agilist
• ITIL Foundation Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or higher

Salary Range

$116,231 + depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

• Standard office equipment
• Repetitive use of a keyboard
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing and non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients, or others.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest