Senior IT Project Manager (Hybrid - Wisconsin)

Rogers Behavioral Health•Oconomowoc, WI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior IT Project Manager will lead and oversee complex IT projects within a behavioral health system, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and timely, cost-effective delivery. This role manages cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to implement systems and technologies that enhance clinical workflows, patient care, and administrative operations. The ideal candidate brings deep project management expertise, a strong understanding of healthcare IT, and experience in behavioral health or mental health service environments.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in IT project management, with at least 2 years in healthcare, preferably in behavioral health, mental health, or social services environments.
Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Strong knowledge of healthcare IT systems, including EHRs (e.g., Cerner, Epic, Netsmart, Credible, or similar behavioral health platforms).
Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH) and privacy/security requirements in healthcare.
Experience managing vendors, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams.
Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, ServiceNow, Jira, Smartsheet, Asana).
Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
This position does require you to reside in Wisconsin.

Nice To Haves

PMP, PMI-ACP, or other relevant certifications preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.
Additional certifications in Agile, Scrum, or Lean Six Sigma are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of multiple IT projects, including EHR implementations/upgrades, infrastructure enhancements, data integrations, and cybersecurity initiatives.
Serve as the primary liaison between IT, clinical teams, executive leadership, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders and ensure alignment with business goals.
Develop detailed project plans, resource plans, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, and behavioral health data standards.
Track and report project status, issues, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and third-party services to ensure project deliverables meet requirements and SLAs.
Facilitate user training, change management, and system adoption efforts across clinical and administrative departments.
Mentor and support junior project managers and other IT team members.
Participate in strategic planning and help assess future technology initiatives and needs.
Continuously evaluate processes and suggest improvements to project management methodologies and IT service delivery.