Senior Project Manager, IT (PMP)
About The Position
The Senior IT Project Manager leads one or more high-impact strategic initiatives that enhance clinical, operational, and administrative systems across Beth Israel Lahey Health. The role is responsible for delivering assigned projects on time, within scope and budget, and in accordance with established quality standards. It works collaboratively with executive leadership and clinical, operational, and technical teams to plan and oversee initiatives that advance organizational goals and improve patient care through technology. The Senior IT Project Manager serves as a liaison among business units, project committees, the Information Services department, and external IT vendors. The role also mentors and guides project team members, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. The position is hybrid and requires travel to project sites as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field.
- At least 10 years of progressive project management experience, including at least 8 years in healthcare IT or a comparable regulated environment.
- PMP certification.
- Demonstrated success managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives involving EHR systems, clinical applications, or enterprise infrastructure.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver measurable results in a complex, matrixed organization.
- In-depth understanding and practical application of the project management lifecycle, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid methodologies.
- Strong technical acumen across cybersecurity, networking, infrastructure, end-user computing, telecom, and data analytics.
- Experience managing third-party vendors and contracts, including performance oversight and external-team coordination.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Advanced proficiency with project management tools such as Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, or equivalent platforms.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Teams, SharePoint, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple concurrent Healthcare IT projects from initiation through implementation and stabilization.
- Develop and manage project plans covering scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risk mitigation, and communications.
- Ensure adherence to BILH PMO standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks.
- Partner with clinical, business, and technical stakeholders to define objectives, success metrics, and deliverables.
- Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate project risks and issues.
- Estimate and manage resources to achieve project milestones within scope and schedule.
- Communicate project updates, expectations, and changes to sponsors and stakeholders through dashboards, reports, and presentations.
- Oversee vendor performance and contracts to ensure alignment with project goals and service expectations.
- Resolve conflicts and project challenges through collaboration and negotiation.
- Manage scope changes, assess potential impacts, and implement contingency plans as needed.
- Contribute to improvements in PMO processes, tools, and best practices.
- Mentor and guide project team members.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
