Senior EHR Project Manager, Acute Facility Developments - Remote

Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation•Franklin, TN

4d•Remote

About The Position

As a Senior Project Manager at Community Health Systems (CHS) – Shared Business Operations, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our purpose to help people get well and live healthier by providing safe, quality healthcare, building enduring relationships with our patients, and providing value for the people and communities we serve. The Senior Project Manager, independently manages multiple projects involving Oracle Health EHR, information systems, and database management. This role requires experience with multi-facility design, planning, execution, and oversight of complex initiatives. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the technical aspects of project management and will coordinate with departmental and cross-functional teams to deliver expert-level customer support. They must possess comprehensive knowledge of all phases of the EHR system, deployments, and ongoing support. The ideal candidate is confident in leading projects, managing vendor resources, and ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery. Strong communication skills and adherence to corporate and departmental policies are essential. This is a fully remote opportunity.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field required
A combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
5-7 years of experience managing projects of increasing complexity required
Expert knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and lifecycle frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
Proficient in project portfolio tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar.
Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
Skilled in facilitating collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.
Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to executives, sponsors, and technical teams.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.
Proactive and solution-oriented with strong attention to detail.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience with Acute Facility EHR Implementation preferred
Oracle Health EHR platform expertise preferred
Proven multi-facility design, planning, and execution background in a hospital setting.
Comprehensive structural knowledge of all phases of the EHR deployment lifecycle and ongoing support preferred
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing project portfolios or enterprise-wide initiatives preferred
Expert-level proficiency across the full Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Microsoft Project) preferred
3 years of experience utilizing Smartsheet for project tracking and centralization (preferred)
Prior experience in healthcare, operations, or IT project environments preferred
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI preferred

Responsibilities

This role requires a strong team leader who can coordinate efforts among multiple stakeholders. Successful implementation involves managing expectations of hospital executives and physicians, collaborating with local medical staff (nurses and technicians), engaging local technical resources (systems analysts and programmers), and working closely with vendor support teams.
Leads the full lifecycle of large-scale, cross-functional, or strategically significant projects from initiation through closure.
Collaborates with business units and functional teams to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria.
Manages detailed project plans, allocates resources, tracks milestones, and drives execution to ensure alignment with goals and deadlines.
Identifies and mitigates project risks and issues, escalating as needed to maintain project progress.
Serves as the primary liaison for project updates, communicating progress, risks, and decisions to sponsors and senior leadership.
Oversees the preparation of project documentation, including charters, reports, schedules, and communication plans.
Ensures adherence to project management standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks.
Provides mentorship and guidance, fostering professional growth and performance.
Drives continuous improvement by recommending and implementing enhancements to tools, templates, and delivery processes.
Manages change control processes and evaluates the organizational impact of proposed changes.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
Complies with all policies and standards.