Epic EHR Project Manager
About The Position
The client is seeking an experienced Epic Project Manager to lead a portfolio of strategic healthcare IT initiatives. The role manages complex Epic projects, including Community Connect expansion, new Epic module implementations, clinical application projects, system enhancements, and enterprise-wide optimization initiatives. The successful candidate will bring experience in Epic project delivery, healthcare operations, stakeholder engagement, and PMO practices, and will coordinate cross-functional teams, timelines, and outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment. This is a contract-to-hire position based in Chicago, Illinois, and described as fully remote. The pay range is $60.00–$70.00 per hour. Eligible benefits for this temporary role may include medical, dental and vision coverage; critical illness, accident and hospital coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; short- and long-term disability; a Health Spending Account; transportation benefits; an Employee Assistance Program; and time off or leave.
Requirements
- Experience in Epic project delivery.
- Experience in healthcare operations and stakeholder engagement.
- Experience with PMO best practices.
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, manage project timelines, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting Epic Community Connect programs.
- Experience overseeing multiple Epic modules and cross-functional Epic initiatives.
- Familiarity with Monday.com or similar project portfolio management tools.
- Previous experience in a PMO environment.
- Knowledge of clinical workflows and healthcare operations.
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple Epic initiatives from project inception through implementation and post-go-live support.
- Manage Community Connect expansion projects, including planning, stakeholder alignment, implementation coordination, and risk mitigation.
- Oversee new Epic module deployments, application enhancements, upgrades, and optimization efforts.
- Partner with operational, clinical, technical, and executive stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
- Facilitate project governance meetings and communicate project status, risks, issues, and resolutions.
- Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and implementation roadmaps.
- Drive adherence to PMO standards, methodologies, and project management best practices.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including Epic application analysts, technical teams, clinical leaders, and third-party vendors.
- Monitor project performance metrics and proactively address project risks and dependencies.
- Support organizational change management, training coordination, and go-live planning activities.
- Use Monday.com and other project management tools to track progress, document updates, and maintain project visibility.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
- Voluntary life insurance and AD&D coverage for employees and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
