Job Description Summary
The Project Manager III serves as a senior-level leader responsible for managing highly complex, system-wide initiatives that involve executive-level visibility, cross-portfolio coordination, and significant financial and strategic implications. This role acts as a thought partner to leadership, drives governance alignment, and coaches other IS Portfolio Execution project managers.
Entity
MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Regular
Cost Center
CC006134 MCP - Information Solutions
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
Health-31
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
The Project Manager III serves as a senior-level leader responsible for managing highly complex, system-wide initiatives that involve executive-level visibility, cross-portfolio coordination, and significant financial and strategic implications. This role acts as a thought partner to leadership, drives governance alignment, and coaches other IS Portfolio Execution project managers.
Key Responsibilities:- Lead high-priority, enterprise-scale initiatives with strategic impact across MUSC Health.
- Define and drive program-level scope, success criteria, KPIs, and governance structure.
- Oversee interrelated projects and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with institutional strategy.
- Serve as a liaison to executive sponsors and strategic leadership groups.
- Manage significant budgets, capital planning, and vendor coordination when applicable.
- Facilitate strategic decision-making sessions and issue resolution forums.
- Identify systemic barriers to execution and propose portfolio-level improvements.
- Provide oversight, quality control, and coaching to Project Manager I and II team members.
- Develop and implement change management plans in collaboration with stakeholders and leadership.
- Serve on internal governance, prioritization, or advisory boards representing the IS Portfolio Execution.
- Lead post-implementation reviews, benefit realization assessments, and continuous improvement efforts.
- Champion IS PM best practices and contribute to the evolution of enterprise project methodologies.
Additional Job Description
Required Education/Skills/Work Experience:- Bachelors degree or advanced certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma) preferred or 6 6+ years of progressive experience in project/program management with demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives.
- Proven track record of managing enterprise-level, cross-functional projects in complex environments.
- Strong financial acumen, including project oversight and ROI assessments.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience presenting to executives, boards, or steering committees.
- Familiarity with healthcare delivery, academic medicine, and digital health strategy a plus.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
