Epic Project Manager
About The Position
Seeking an experienced Epic Project Manager to lead complex Epic EHR implementation initiatives across a multi-facility healthcare environment. The role manages all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, design, build, testing, training, go-live, and post-implementation support. The successful candidate leads large-scale Epic deployments and coordinates cross-functional teams across IT, clinical, and operational departments. This is a contract-to-hire position based in Chicago, Illinois, and is described as fully remote. The pay range is $85.00–$100.00 per hour. Individual compensation depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors. The position is anticipated to close on November 13, 2026. Benefits for eligible workers in 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 paid time off or other leave.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of healthcare IT project management experience.
- At least 3 years leading Epic EHR implementation projects in an acute care or integrated health system environment.
- Experience managing full project lifecycle activities from project initiation through go-live and stabilization.
- Strong understanding of Epic application implementations and integration across clinical and revenue cycle workflows.
- Proven ability to manage project scope, budgets, timelines, risks, vendors, and executive stakeholder communications.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary teams including IT, clinical, operational, and third-party resources.
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Experience with Google.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification preferred.
- Epic certification(s) or direct experience supporting Epic applications.
- Experience working within large health systems or multi-hospital organizations.
- Epic Community Connect implementation experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with Epic upgrades, optimization, mergers and acquisitions, or onboarding affiliated organizations.
- Strong change management and organizational adoption experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise Epic implementation projects and strategic initiatives.
- Develop and maintain project plans, milestones, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Manage project lifecycle activities from initiation through go-live and stabilization.
- Facilitate governance meetings and provide status updates to executive leadership.
- Manage project scope, budgets, timelines, risks, and vendors.
- Identify project risks and drive mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate with Epic, third-party vendors, and operational stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across IT, clinical, operational, and third-party resources.
- Support go-live planning, command center activities, and post-implementation optimization.
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 and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off and leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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