IT Project Manager

UMC Health System•Richmond, KY

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About The Position

The IT Project Manager plans, executes, and finalizes projects in alignment with PMBOK methodologies, ensuring delivery within defined scope, schedule, and budget. The role coordinates cross-functional teams, vendors, and third-party partners; monitors project progress; and evaluates success against established performance metrics. The IT Project Management Office (PMO) establishes and governs organization-wide IT project management practices, lifecycle policies and procedures, resource-allocation methodologies, and KPIs to support consistent, timely, and within-budget delivery aligned with strategic objectives. The position interacts with most UMC departments, medical staff, technical personnel at TTUHSC and UMCP, and technical support analysts employed by hardware and software vendors. It works in a well-lighted, heated, and ventilated building. Hours may vary to accommodate the needs of other departments.

Requirements

PMP certification is required.
At least 4 years of direct project management experience.
Familiarity with project management methodologies based on PMI’s PMBOK framework.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, web technologies, and general IT systems.
Strong communication, presentation, time-management, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) from a four-year college or university preferred.
At least 2 years of IT project management experience preferred.
Experience leading healthcare-related project implementations strongly preferred.
Proficiency with Project Management Information Systems (PMIS), such as Monday.com, Microsoft Project, and SharePoint, preferred.

Responsibilities

Independently manage medium- to large-scale projects from initiation through completion.
Plan, organize, and coordinate project resources to support timely delivery of project objectives.
Use critical thinking and problem-solving to analyze situations, draw conclusions, and prioritize team efforts.
Balance multiple priorities and consistently meet deadlines.
Communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally, adapting communication to audiences and engaging stakeholders at all organizational levels.
Use technology to facilitate virtual and in-person meetings and deliver presentations.
Manage project risks, issues, and schedules.
Document project activities according to IT PMO standards, processes, procedures, and templates.
Prepare and deliver regular project status reports and dashboards to stakeholders and leadership.
Partner with change-management teams on communication, training, and adoption strategies for project deliverables.
Consider the impact of project deliverables on business operations and strategic goals.
Mentor and educate team members on project management practices, methodologies, and tools.
Ensure project activities align with organizational security policies and applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.
Seek out and share project management techniques to improve outcomes and remain current in the field.
Build productive relationships with stakeholders and cross-functional teams through formal and informal engagement.
Respectfully navigate differing viewpoints and manage stakeholder and vendor expectations.