Manager, IS Project Management - I/S Administration - Days

Responsible for leading complex Information Systems projects while providing practice leadership and mentorship across Project Managers. Utilizes resources and technology to collaborate with clinical experts, IT, vendors, and hospital leaders to support best practices, installations, and implementations of organizational systems.  Provides analysis of guidelines, policies, procedures, and work processes.  Serves as an escalation point and delivery advisor while promoting consistency and quality across project management activities.

Essential Accountabilities (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Leads and manages complex or high-visibility projects for assigned areas
  
  
  
  • Develops, monitors, and updates detailed project plans for complex initiatives
  
  
  • Provides regular project status reporting, presentations, training, testing, and go-live planning
  
  
  • Drives timely and effective decision-making for project progression and issue resolution
  
  
  • Leads advanced process analysis and improvement efforts
  
  
  • Oversees deliverables review processes to ensure quality and consistency
  
  
  • Coordinates installation of hardware, software, remote equipment, and networks
  
  
  • Partners with departments to define and evaluate system and equipment utilization needs
  
  
  • Supports development and testing of disaster recovery plans for assigned applications
  
  
  • Maintains strong stakeholder relationships throughout project lifecycles
  
  


• Provides project management practice leadership, guidance, and mentorship
  
  
  
  • Mentors and supports Project Managers through coaching, guidance, and shared problem-solving
  
  
  • Develops and maintains standard project templates, tools, and reporting mechanisms
  
  
  • Promotes consistency in project planning, execution, and status communication
  
  
  • Serves as an escalation point for project risks, issues, and delivery challenges
  
  


• Supports project intake, prioritization, and cross-project coordination
  
  
  
  • Partners with leadership to support project intake, sequencing, and prioritization activities
  
  
  • Assists in identifying resource constraints, risks, and interdependencies across projects
  
  
  • Provides insight and recommendations to support informed prioritization decisions
  
  


• Monitors established operating budgets and expenses
  
  
  
  • Monitors budget plans and ensures adherence to financial guidelines
  
  
  • Provides budget projections and reporting as required
  
  
  • Produces and analyzes reports supporting forecast and budget management processes
  
  


• Participates as a member of the leadership and project management team to achieve business goals, quality outcomes, and customer satisfaction
  
  
  
  • Provides assistance to team members as requested or required
  
  
  • Maintains regular and timely attendance
  
  
  • Participates in committees, councils, and performance improvement activities
  
  
  • Supports standardization of workflows to enhance efficiency and consistency
  
  


• Practices within legal, ethical, and professional boundaries
  
  
  
  • Maintains subject-matter expertise and continues professional development
  
  
  • Serves as a role model demonstrating positive, team-based behaviors
  
  
  • Safeguards confidential and sensitive information
  
  
  • Ensures compliance with laws and regulations governing healthcare organizations
  
  


• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.  Contributes to department operations as needed

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Informatics, Public Health or related field, or equivalent experience

Preferred Education: 

• Master's degree in Project Management, Informatics, Information Technology, Public Health or related field

Required Licensure: 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Required Experience:

•  Five (5) or more years of experience (with degree requirement); eight (8) years (with Associate degree); or ten (10) years (with no degree) leading enterprise IT healthcare system projects, including experience coordinating multiple projects or mentoring project managers

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

•  Advanced knowledge of IT systems and implementations; demonstrated ability to mentor others, influence without authority, and communicate effectively

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management applications, and reporting tools

Physical Demands: T

• The ability to speak and hear for effective communication.  Visual acuity and manual dexterity required.  Ability to sit for extended periods.  Sufficient mobility to move freely throughout the organization

Working Environment: 

• Significant use of keyboard.  Evening, night, and weekend work as required to support critical implementations and project milestones