IM Project Manager Sr

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for overall project management of assigned projects, from initiation through final completion and transition for sustainability of outcomes as directed by PMO leadership.
• Work effectively with multiple levels of organizational staff from front line to senior leaders and executives.
• Facilitate and manage multi-disciplinary teams assigned to various projects; assist operational owners to set goals and priorities for project.
• Collaborate closely with operational process owners to develop and refine project plans to achieve desired outcomes including budgetary needs.
• Maintain accurate project plans to ensure timely completion of activities, modifying timelines and expectations in collaboration with project leadership.
• Initiate, develop, execute, and manage detailed project/work plans, schedules, estimates for resource requirements, and status reports.
• Resolve issues and manage conflicts effectively throughout the project lifecycle.
• Communicate regularly with project teams and department leadership about project progress, issues, and solutions.
• Develop communication plans for improvement/change efforts.
• Support department processes and protocols to ensure projects meet Information Management Department Standards.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships within the hospital community and foster teamwork among project teams.
• Interface regularly with Senior Directors, Vice Presidents, and Executives.
• Provide leadership support to the PMO Office and assist Project Coordinators and Project Managers.
• Lead and participate in departmental process improvement initiatives.
• Serve as liaison and facilitator between IM/IT department staff, vendors, and operational owners.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
• Project management experience in the healthcare industry with 5+ years of experience required.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex enterprise intra/interdepartmental projects.
• Experience in large complex system implementations and managing multi-phased healthcare IT projects; experience with Epic applications is a plus.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and change management skills.
• Effective communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong analytical and process/system thinking skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Visio, PowerPoint; MS Project preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to understand and articulate customer needs and guide decision-making.
• Demonstrated ability to earn credibility with healthcare leaders including clinicians.
• Ability to challenge team members to meet timelines in a team-oriented manner.
• Experience in an Academic Medical Center is preferred.

Nice to Have

• Project Management certification preferred.
• Experience with Epic applications is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (required).

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer paid group term life and disability insurance.
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and Paid Parental Leave.
• 403(b) retirement plan with a 5% employer match.
• Voluntary benefits including supplemental life, AD&D, disability, critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity coverage, tuition assistance, student loan support, adoption benefits, backup childcare and eldercare, Employee Assistance Program, and other behavioral health services.
• Discounts on services at Lurie Children's facilities and purchasing programs.