Senior Project Manager - Epic

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager works in the Technology, Data & Innovation (TDI) department, leading strategic, enterprise-level technology projects intended to drive innovation and improve patient care. The role manages large, complex projects in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on clinical project management and experience with Epic EHR, ancillary clinical systems, or similar solutions. The position is hybrid, combining onsite and remote work. The preferred candidate is in the local Houston area and must travel to other facilities in the Houston area.

The role guides project teams, coaches and mentors TDI project managers and contract project-management resources, and works with sponsors, stakeholders, customers, and vendors to align expectations and capture requirements. It applies portfolio, resource, and project-management practices; maintains project documentation and PMO updates; oversees resource allocation and financial management; and monitors scope, schedule, budget, risks, technical requirements, training, system readiness, and transition to operations. The position also communicates project progress, escalates issues, proposes solutions, and drives process improvements. Additional duties may be assigned to support departmental goals.

A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's degree preferred, in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Required experience can be met through either six years of experience, including five years in project management and five years in application and/or infrastructure services, or four years of experience, including three years in each area, with the preferred degree. Required education may be substituted with equivalent additional experience on a one-to-one basis. Preferred experience includes clinical project management; six or more years leading cross-functional, large-scale, complex programs or projects implemented enterprise-wide; five or more years implementing technology, data, and/or innovation solutions; and five or more years creating and delivering presentations for executive leadership. The preferred skills include Epic EHR, ancillary systems, or similar. The listed certification is Project Management Professional (PMP) from PMI.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center describes benefits including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. The position may require routine reviews and screening to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure. The ability to satisfy and maintain applicable requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment. MD Anderson states its equal employment opportunity policy and protected categories in the posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Required experience option: six years of experience, including five years in project management and five years in application and/or infrastructure services.
• Alternative required experience option: four years of experience, including three years in project management and three years in application and/or infrastructure services, with the preferred degree.
• Required education may be substituted with additional years of equivalent experience on a one-to-one basis.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI is listed under licenses and certifications.
• Ability to satisfy and maintain requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and integrity of critical infrastructure, if applicable to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Clinical project management experience.
• Six or more years leading cross-functional, large-scale, complex programs and/or projects implemented enterprise-wide.
• Five or more years implementing technology, data, and/or innovation solutions.
• Five or more years creating and delivering presentations for executive leadership.
• Experience or skills with Epic EHR, ancillary systems, or similar.
• Candidate located in the Houston area.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and guide project teams toward common goals.
• Demonstrate facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Coach and mentor TDI Project Managers and contract project-management resources.
• Engage stakeholders to manage expectations and demonstrate project value.
• Collaborate with sponsors and key team members to ensure requirements are accurately captured.
• Apply best practices and methodologies for portfolio, resource, and project management.
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and status reports.
• Ensure timely updates in PMO platforms and obtain customer approvals for system readiness.
• Oversee resource allocation and financial management to keep projects within budget.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks.
• Coordinate technical requirements, training plans, and transition to operations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and promptly escalate issues.
• Provide regular updates and keep projects on schedule and within scope and budget.
• Assess challenges, propose solutions, and drive process improvements.
• Build relationships with internal and external customers and vendors.
• Adapt to changing environments and stakeholder needs.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned to support departmental goals.

Benefits

• Medical benefits, with the posting stating MD Anderson covers 100% of employee medical benefits.
• Dental and vision options.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Retirement plans and employer contributions.
• Leadership development, advanced training, and career advancement opportunities.
• Tuition benefits and educational opportunities.
• Individual and team recognition.

What This Job Offers

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