Senior Project Manager - Epic

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

2d • 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 is suited to a candidate with clinical project management experience and a record of managing large, complex, strategic technology projects in a fast-paced environment, including Epic EHR, ancillary clinical systems, or similar systems.

The position motivates and guides project teams, engages stakeholders, coaches project managers, and applies project and portfolio management practices. It develops and maintains project documentation, oversees resources and finances, manages risks, coordinates technical requirements and training, and supports transition to operations. The position communicates project status and issues, keeps work aligned with scope, schedule, and budget, and drives solutions and process improvements.

The work schedule is hybrid, with onsite and remote work. The employer prefers a candidate in the local Houston area; travel to other Houston-area facilities is required. A bachelor's degree is required, with a master's degree preferred. A PMP certification is listed. This position may require routine reviews and screening to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure; satisfying and maintaining applicable requirements is a condition of hire and continued employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Management Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or a related field; additional years of equivalent experience may substitute for the required degree on a one-to-one basis.
• 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 project management and three years in application and/or infrastructure services, with the preferred degree.
• Certified PMI - Project Management Professional (PMP).

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• 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 with Epic EHR, ancillary systems, or similar.
• Candidate located in the Houston area.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and guide project teams toward common goals.
• Use 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 capture requirements accurately.
• Apply best practices and methodologies for portfolio, resource, and project management.
• Develop and maintain project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and status documentation.
• Update PMO platforms in a timely manner and obtain customer approvals for system readiness.
• Oversee resource allocation and financial management to keep projects within budget.
• Identify and mitigate risks proactively.
• Coordinate technical requirements, training plans, and transition to operations.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and escalate issues promptly.
• 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.
• Travel to other facilities in the Houston area.

Benefits

• MD Anderson covers 100% of employees' medical benefits, with dental and vision options.
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Retirement plans with 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