BCT Partners – Senior Project Manager & Epic Beaker Subject Matter Expert

BCT Partners, LLC • Washington, DC

90d • $75

About The Position

BCT is seeking an experienced IT project manager with Epic Beaker expertise to lead multiple healthcare IT initiatives for our client. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success driving large-scale projects to completion within healthcare organizations, and bringing proven leadership, strong communication skills, and expertise in navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for project coordination, account management, quality control, and delivery of work, and is accountable for guiding, directing, and managing the efforts of project team members and client stakeholders. Incumbents will apply their understanding of project objectives and requirements to analyze and interpret qualitative and quantitative data across computer systems, databases, spreadsheets, and internet-based applications, and will leverage technical expertise to ensure accuracy and high-quality reporting on project deliverables. The Senior Project Manager is a highly organized self-starter, with strong written and verbal communication skills, who adapts quickly to changing needs, and builds rapport with both technical and non-technical colleagues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Laboratory Science, Information Technology, or a related field is ideal; comparable knowledge and skills building through professional experience may be an acceptable alternative to a degree.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Healthcare, or Technology-related discipline preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of healthcare IT project management experience, with direct involvement in Epic Beaker migrations or deployments.
• Proven success managing large-scale IT projects through the full project lifecycle.
• Experience working in multi-stakeholder environments with clinicians, IT staff, compliance teams, and vendors.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, and Jira.
• Familiarity with Epic Beaker implementation tools (Foundation System, Model System).
• Strong understanding of Epic Beaker workflows (Clinical Pathology and/or Anatomic Pathology) and laboratory operations.
• Strong understanding of laboratory or clinical workflows and operations.
• Familiarity with healthcare IT implementation methodologies and standards.
• Well versed in the Waterfall project management methodology.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills, including coaching and team development.
• Ability to adapt quickly in dynamic environments and manage competing priorities.
• PMP (or equivalent PMI certification) strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of client-facing projects, including statements of work, project plans, schedules, budgets, and expenditures.
• Organize, attend, and participate in stakeholder meetings with client leadership.
• Ensure projects adhere to frameworks and maintain appropriate documentation; undertake additional project tasks as required.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and Epic best practices.
• Oversee go-live planning, training coordination, escalation processes, and post-live support.
• Collaborate with IT, clinical labs, pathology, compliance, and Epic-certified build teams to define requirements and workflows.
• Complete monthly reports, manage invoicing and billing with accounting staff, and handle purchasing or other administrative tasks.
• Conduct monthly project reviews covering progress, risks, issues, and financial status.
• Engage stakeholders to keep focus on project goals and outcomes.
• Manage client relationships and serve as point of contact for contractual issues.
• Ensure team members understand duties, expectations, and deadlines.
• Monitor productivity and work quality; provide constructive feedback and coaching.
• Build and model a collaborative culture, inspiring a shared vision and supporting growth.
• Address and resolve complaints; escalate issues to leadership or HR as appropriate.
• Participate in hiring, training, and performance evaluation processes.
• Ensure adherence to legal, client, and organizational policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Independent contractor earning $75 per hour.
• Remote position that may be performed from any of the fifty United States or Washington, DC.
• Assignment expected to last 6 to 12 months with potential for additional opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees