We have a 12 month contract to hire for a seasoned Senior IT Project Manager with at least 5 years of experience managing complex technology projects within healthcare or clinical system environments. They possess a strong command of project planning, cost management, and cross-functional coordination, with proven ability to lead initiatives from inception to delivery on time and within budget.
This individual excels in stakeholder and vendor relationship management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance. They are adept in both Agile and traditional SDLC methodologies, with hands-on expertise using Microsoft Office and project management tools. A PMP certification is strongly preferred, as is experience with clinical systems implementation, enhancement, and integration projects.
Highly independent and detail-oriented, the candidate demonstrates excellent communication, documentation, and analytical skills. They are proactive in identifying risks and crafting remediation strategies, ensuring alignment with business goals and clinical workflows. Candidates with additional qualifications such as an MBA, MHA, RN license, or SAFe certification will be prioritized.
Soft skills such as curiosity, follow-through, and a thoughtful approach to problem-solving are essential for success in this remote, collaborative role.

MUST HAVES:

• 5+ years experience
• Project planning and scheduling
• Budget and Cost Management
• Documentation and Reporting

NICE TO HAVES:

• Healthcare Experience
• Curious, detail oriented, thoughtful, great follow-up.
• Bachelor's Degree
• MBA, MHA, RN, PMP, SaFe

About this Role:

• Oversee the planning, implementation, and maintenance of clinical systems, enhancements and integrations.
• Their main goals are to ensure projects are delivered on time, meet clinical and regulatory needs, integrate smoothly with existing workflows, and support user adoption.
• Coordinate between clinical, IT, and vendor teams, manage risks and ensure compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Coordination, planning and oversight of tasks to keep clinical systems project on track.
• Responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on time and within budget
• Identify and report risks as well as proposal to remediate and escalate appropriately and urgency.
• Metrics/expectations include meeting milestones and deliverables and remaining within the defined budget.
• Must be an independent self-starter.

Job Description:
Position Purpose:
Responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of a technology project to ensure it is completed on time and within budget. Has overall responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing, vendors, and contractual deliverables. Develops detailed project plans. Monitors project milestones and generates periodic status reports. Evaluates and manages risk. Incorporates quality measures and standards to project deliverables.

Education/Experience:
Requires a Bachelor's degree and 4 - 6 years of related experience.

Or equivalent experience acquired through accomplishments of applicable knowledge, duties, scope and skill reflective of the level of this position.

Technical Skills:
One or more of the following skills are desired.

Experience with Microsoft Office; Project Management; Root Cause Analysis; Sourcing; Stakeholder Management; Vendor Relationship Management
Knowledge of Agile Software Development; Scrum (Software Development); Software Development Life Cycle

Soft Skills:
Intermediate - Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty
Intermediate - Ability to identify basic problems and procedural irregularities, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Intermediate - Ability to work independently
Intermediate - Demonstrated analytical skills
Intermediate - Demonstrated project management skills
Intermediate - Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure
Intermediate - Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
Intermediate - Ability to communicate and make recommendations to upper management
Intermediate - Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion

License/Certification:
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred