Program Manager - Health Information Technology (HIT)

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

4d•$93,156 - $186,311

About The Position

The Program Manager - Health Information Technology (HIT) provides program leadership for large-scale healthcare technology initiatives at UVA Health, with a particular focus on strategic Epic transformation efforts. The role works across executive leadership, clinical operations, information technology, and vendor partnerships to deliver high-impact programs and measurable organizational value. This highly visible leadership position oversees complex, interconnected healthcare technology programs and projects supporting UVA Health’s strategic objectives. It provides governance, direction, and oversight across multiple workstreams, while advancing operational excellence, technology adoption, and organizational readiness. The position also supports initiatives that improve clinical workflows, operational efficiency, and the technology experience for healthcare providers and staff. The successful candidate brings healthcare technology leadership experience, strong communication skills, executive presence, and the ability to influence stakeholders across a large health system. A PMP or similar certification is required within one year of hire; PgMP is preferred. Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Requirements

Eight years of experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar certification required within one year of hire.
Strong healthcare technology leadership experience.
Exceptional communication skills, executive presence, and ability to influence and guide stakeholders across a large, complex health system.
High school diploma.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
PMI Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a portfolio of complex healthcare technology initiatives aligned with organizational strategy, operational priorities, and patient care objectives.
Advise executive leadership by providing program governance, strategic recommendations, status reporting, and decision support.
Direct and coordinate interconnected Epic projects and workstreams, including large-scale transformation initiatives.
Partner with clinical leaders, physicians, operational teams, IT professionals, and vendor partners.
Manage program budgets, resource allocation, vendor engagements, dependencies, risks, and competing priorities.
Establish and maintain governance structures, project management standards, reporting frameworks, dashboards, and communication plans.
Oversee the full project lifecycle, from intake and planning through execution, implementation, adoption, and benefits realization.
Facilitate stakeholder engagement and executive communications while navigating organizational change and competing business priorities.
Identify risks, barriers, and dependencies early and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
Mentor project teams, sponsors, and stakeholders in program management best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
Lead initiatives to optimize workflows, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the technology experience for healthcare providers and staff.