Senior Healthcare IT Project Manager

Deaconess Health System • Evansville, IN

23h

About The Position

Lead Technology Initiatives That Advance Healthcare Delivery We are seeking an experienced Senior Healthcare IT Project Manager to join our Digital Technology Services team. In this role, you will lead complex technology initiatives that support the systems, applications, and infrastructure behind exceptional patient care across our health system. You'll partner with clinical leaders, operational stakeholders, technology teams, and executive sponsors to deliver strategic projects ranging from Epic-related initiatives and enterprise application implementations to system integrations and infrastructure deployments. Your leadership will help ensure projects are successfully executed while balancing priorities, managing risks, and driving meaningful outcomes for patients, providers, and staff. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned project management professional who thrives in complex environments, enjoys collaborating across diverse teams, and is passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Healthcare Administration, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Seven or more years of experience leading complex IT projects within healthcare or enterprise environments
• Demonstrated success managing multiple large-scale, cross-functional initiatives simultaneously
• Experience supporting healthcare technology ecosystems, including Epic or other electronic medical record platforms preferred
• Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, budgeting, resource planning, and stakeholder engagement
• Experience working with technology vendors and consulting partners during implementation projects
• Strong leadership, communication, facilitation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making abilities
• Experience with project management tools such as ServiceNow SPM, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or similar platforms preferred

Nice To Haves

• PMP, PgMP, or similar project management certification
• Experience leading enterprise application, integration, infrastructure, or digital transformation initiatives
• Experience working within a Project Management Office (PMO) environment

Responsibilities

• Lead complex healthcare technology initiatives from planning through implementation and operational transition
• Manage projects involving Epic integrations, enterprise applications, infrastructure deployments, and technology modernization efforts
• Partner with clinical, operational, and technology leaders to align project goals and organizational priorities
• Develop project plans, timelines, resource strategies, budgets, and governance structures
• Coordinate activities across multiple teams to ensure successful delivery of large-scale initiatives
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks, issues, dependencies, and scope changes
• Monitor project performance and communicate progress, risks, and key decisions to leadership and stakeholders
• Facilitate collaboration between internal teams, vendors, consultants, and external partners
• Support portfolio planning, project intake, prioritization, and strategic technology roadmaps
• Ensure projects adhere to established project management standards, methodologies, and best practices
• Mentor and support project managers while contributing to the continued growth and maturity of project management capabilities across the organization
• Drive accountability and alignment among project teams to achieve desired business and operational outcomes

Benefits

• The opportunity to lead strategic technology initiatives that directly impact patient care and organizational success
• Exposure to large-scale healthcare technology projects and enterprise systems
• Collaboration with executive leaders, clinicians, operational teams, and technology professionals across the health system
• Opportunities to drive innovation, process improvement, and digital transformation efforts
• Leadership responsibilities that allow you to influence project delivery practices and organizational outcomes
• Professional growth through complex project portfolios, emerging technologies, and enterprise initiatives
• A supportive environment that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Career advancement opportunities within healthcare technology, project management, and organizational leadership
• A stable and growing healthcare organization committed to leveraging technology to improve the lives of the communities we serve

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior