Project Manager III
About The Position
The Project Manager III is a strategic leader responsible for driving high-priority initiatives across the organization through the full project lifecycle, from planning through execution and delivery. The role ensures projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget, and commonly involves substantial resource coordination and cross-functional integration. It leads large-scale projects, manages budgets and resource allocation, and provides performance reviews for resources. The Project Manager III also mentors junior project managers, facilitates knowledge transfer, and promotes project management best practices. The position partners with senior leaders and stakeholders to deliver measurable business value and foster accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The role leads enterprise-level initiatives, establishes governance and executive reporting, manages risks and change, and develops performance dashboards and project documentation. It may require travel between Company locations and to out-of-town destinations, up to 5%. The work may be conducted in a climate-controlled office setting and may involve sitting, standing, walking, and handling materials, supplies, or equipment weighing up to 10–25 lbs. Safety equipment for infection prevention may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Healthcare Management, Management Information Systems, or a similar field; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- At least 8 years of project management experience with increasing responsibility and project complexity.
- Demonstrated experience leading EMR/EHR implementations, migrations, integrations, or other complex technology-enabled healthcare initiatives.
- Expert-level knowledge of project management principles, practices, and frameworks, including PMI, Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid approaches.
- Ability to lead complex strategic and enterprise-wide projects and translate high-level business needs into structured plans.
- Exceptional communication and influencing skills, including the ability to align stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior leadership and executive sponsors.
- Advanced proficiency with project management tools and platforms such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, and Confluence, including designing custom workflows and reporting structures.
- Strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to connect project outcomes to organizational goals and measurable impact.
- Leadership and mentoring capabilities, including guiding junior project managers and cross-functional teams through complex problem-solving and decision-making.
- Emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills to navigate organizational dynamics, resolve conflicts, and foster collaboration.
- Ability to manage multiple high-stakes projects, balance competing priorities, and deliver under pressure.
- Ability to work with minimal oversight, make independent decisions, and escalate when necessary.
- Deep understanding of change management principles and their application in large-scale transformation initiatives.
- Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills for collaboration with other departments.
- Ability to travel as needed, up to 5%.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull materials, supplies, and equipment weighing up to 10–25 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Healthcare experience.
- Direct experience leading Epic implementations, transitions, integrations, or optimization initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead high-impact, enterprise-level projects spanning multiple departments, geographies, or business units.
- Translate ambiguous business objectives into structured project plans with defined scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics.
- Establish and manage governance structures, steering committees, and executive-level reporting.
- Advise senior leaders and provide project insights and recommendations for decision-making.
- Prepare executive communications, including project briefings, risk assessments, and business case presentations.
- Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders for enterprise-level projects.
- Identify and manage complex project risks and dependencies, and develop mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
- Lead change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, training, and communications, to support adoption and sustainability.
- Resolve escalated project issues and conflicts with diplomacy and strategic foresight.
- Identify opportunities to improve project delivery, streamline processes, and enhance outcomes.
- Mentor and coach junior project managers and support their professional growth and knowledge sharing.
- Support the PMO Manager with onboarding and training new team members and improving PMO practices and standards.
- Develop and deliver executive-level dashboards, KPIs, and performance reports showing project health, ROI, and strategic alignment.
- Maintain accurate and timely project artifacts, decisions, and lessons learned.
- Perform other duties as requested by leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
