IT Project Manager Senior
About The Position
Leads complex, enterprise-level IT projects spanning multiple departments and having significant organizational impact. Develops, monitors, and controls project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations in accordance with established project management methodologies. Provides strategic guidance and mentorship to multidisciplinary IT teams, promotes collaboration and accountability, and applies project management best practices. Identifies and mitigates project risks, engages business and technical stakeholders, communicates project status and recommendations to leadership, and drives improvements in IT processes, service delivery, and project execution. The position exercises independent judgment on high-impact assignments. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and at least five years of project management experience in healthcare, computer science, management information systems, or a relevant area. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit do not count. PMP certification is preferred. This is a full-time day-shift position in the Program Management department at 2317 Alumni Park Plaza, Lexington, Kentucky. The work involves regular extended periods seated at a computer workstation, intermittent repetitive motion, occasional standing or walking while carrying objects up to 10 pounds, and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Job-related travel is occasional.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- At least 5 years of project management experience in healthcare, computer science, management information systems, or a relevant area.
- Experience must be paid and in the same related field; part-time and PRN experience is prorated based on hours worked. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Nice To Haves
- PMP certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise-level IT projects of significant scope and organizational impact, ensuring alignment with business strategy and objectives.
- Develop, monitor, and control project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project teams, promoting IT project management best practices.
- Identify, assess, and manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, resolve escalated conflicts, and guide decision-making on complex project issues.
- Improve IT processes, project methodologies, and service delivery to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and cost optimization.
- Communicate project status, decisions, and recommendations to leadership, stakeholders, and business partners.
- Ensure projects meet agreed-upon milestones, deliverables, and service level agreements.
- Recognize and act on opportunities for service recovery or process enhancement.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
