Epic Project Director

Chartis

2d•$90 - $110•Remote

About The Position

Chartis is seeking an experienced Epic Project Director to lead end-to-end enterprise Epic implementations, upgrades, and major optimization efforts across healthcare organizations. This role involves providing executive-level leadership and governance, partnering closely with client executives, and managing all aspects of program delivery including scope, timeline, budget, risk, and quality. The Project Director will also lead junior staff, participate in program governance, identify and mitigate risks, ensure alignment across teams, and support client readiness activities such as change management, training, cutover planning, and go-live support. Chartis is a purpose-driven organization with a diverse team of professionals dedicated to reshaping healthcare. They have offices in Boston, Chicago, New York, Washington D.C., and Nashville, and offer remote work flexibility.

Requirements

12+ years of healthcare consulting or healthcare IT experience, with a deep focus on Epic implementations
Prior management consulting experience is strongly preferred
Proven experience serving as a Project Director or Program Director on at least one large-scale Epic implementation
Demonstrated working knowledge of Epic implementation methodologies and core tools to effectively lead planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder decision making across all phases of an Epic deployment (build, testing, training, go-live, and stabilization).
Understanding of clinical, revenue cycle, and operational workflows within provider organizations
Executive presence with experience engaging and influencing C-suite and senior leadership
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Bachelor’s degree required
Flexibility to travel as required

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the overall program leader for end-to-end enterprise Epic implementations, upgrades, and major optimization efforts across healthcare organizations
Provide executive level leadership and governance, partnering closely with client executives (CIO, CMIO, CNIO, CFO, operational leaders)
Lead end-to-end program delivery, including scope, timeline, budget, risk management, and quality outcomes
Provide leadership to junior staff, supporting development their skills and delivery knowledge
Participate in program governance structures, including steering committees, executive reporting, and decision forums
Proactively identify risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and drive resolution with senior stakeholders
Ensure alignment across Epic and internal client teams
Support client readiness activities, including change management, training strategy, cutover planning, and go-live support