Senior IT Project Manager (Hybrid - Wisconsin)

Summary:

The Senior IT Project Manager will lead and oversee complex IT projects within a behavioral health system, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and timely, cost-effective delivery. This role manages cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to implement systems and technologies that enhance clinical workflows, patient care, and administrative operations. The ideal candidate brings deep project management expertise, a strong understanding of healthcare IT, and experience in behavioral health or mental health service environments.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of multiple IT projects, including EHR implementations/upgrades, infrastructure enhancements, data integrations, and cybersecurity initiatives.

• Serve as the primary liaison between IT, clinical teams, executive leadership, vendors, and other stakeholders.

• Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders and ensure alignment with business goals.

• Develop detailed project plans, resource plans, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.

• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, and behavioral health data standards.

• Track and report project status, issues, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.

• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and third-party services to ensure project deliverables meet requirements and SLAs.

• Facilitate user training, change management, and system adoption efforts across clinical and administrative departments.

• Provide mentorship to project managers and model strong project management practices.

• Identify and lead improvements to project management processes, governance, methodologies, and IT service delivery.

Additional Job Description:

QualificationsRequirements:

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management, including experience leading complex, enterprise-wide initiatives and at least 2 years in healthcare or healthcare technology.

• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.

• Strong knowledge of healthcare IT systems, including EHRs (e.g., Cerner, Epic, Netsmart, or similar behavioral health platforms).

• Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH) and privacy/security requirements in healthcare.

• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams.

• Demonstrated executive communication, presence, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, ServiceNow, Smartsheet).

• PMP, PMI-ACP, or other relevant certifications preferred.

Education/TrainingRequirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, or a related field

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.

• Additional certifications in Agile, Scrum, or Lean Six Sigma are a plus.

• This position does require you to reside in Wisconsin. Role is mostly remote with the requirement to occasionally come in 1-2 times per quarter.

With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)