Information Services Project Mgr II

Cheyenne Regional Medical Center•Cheyenne, WY

About The Position

The Information Services (IS) Project Manager II is responsible for the coordination, status reporting and stability of IS Project Management Office projects in which Epic Systems, Telecommunications, Ancillary Systems Applications, Networking, Biomedical Engineering, and other projects in which Epic and/or IS teams are involved. As an experienced member of the IS Project Management Office, serves as an adviser, assisting less tenured project managers in developing system competencies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher • OR, Associate’s and two (2) or more years of job-related experience • OR, High School diploma (or equivalent certification from an accredited program) and four (4) or more years of job-related experience
Four (4) or more years of healthcare and/or information systems experience (may be concurrent)
Two (2) or more years of project management experience (may be concurrent)
Knowledge of general Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK), project management methodologies and/or local project methodology
Knowledge of current trends and strategies in healthcare and their application to information technologies is desired
Ability to perform as a departmental/organizational role model by modeling behavior, integrity, quality, professionalism, and work ethic
Ability to demonstrate experience using Project Management software tools
Analytical ability to evaluate effectiveness of operating procedures and make recommendations to improve efficiency
Ability to communicate complex concepts and ideas effectively to all levels within the organization
Ability to demonstrates leadership skills to manage large complex projects
Ability to utilize mature judgment and an elevated level of motivation and professionalism
Ability to prioritize and pursue multiple tasks in tandem
Ability to be detail-oriented with strong project management skills
Exhibits a superior ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, email, intranet, internet
Ability to work independently and make independent judgments
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

Epic Certification
Three (3) years of project management experience
Prosci Change Management Certification
Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification

Responsibilities

Responsible for all activities related to the maintenance and administration of assigned projects in the IS Project portfolio.
Develops project scope, deliverables, and plan in alignment with project objectives by working with stakeholders, project sponsors, and management to identify scope of the project.
Manages project implementation to achieve project goals while controlling, risks, conflicts, timelines, and costs.
Identifies, secures, and coordinates resources necessary for project success with Information Services and Operational Department Leadership
Manages Epic upgrade and update activities of the application and technical team leads.
Serves as a liaison between health information technologies, operational staff, community members, and IS vendor partners.
Provides clear, accurate, and timely communication to leadership regarding risks to the status of build, installation, enhancements, budget, or timeline.
Actively champions and contributes to the continuous improvement of project management best practices, using innovative ideas to increase effectiveness of the overall organization.
Provides onboarding, guidance, and support of new project managers.
May travel for training or work with remote clients and must be available outside of normal business hours.