Senior Project Manager - Epic

UT MD Anderson Cancer Center • Houston, TX

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager works in the Technology, Data & Innovation (TDI) department, leading strategic, enterprise-level projects intended to drive innovation and improve patient care. The role manages large, complex technology initiatives in a fast-paced environment, with relevant systems including Epic EHR, ancillary clinical systems, or similar solutions. It collaborates with sponsors, stakeholders, project teams, customers, and vendors to deliver projects aligned with organizational goals and to support patient care, research, and operational excellence.

The position develops and maintains project documentation, oversees resources and project finances, monitors risks, coordinates technical requirements and training, and manages transition to operations. It also coaches and mentors TDI Project Managers and contract project-management resources, communicates project status and escalates issues, and identifies opportunities to improve processes. The work schedule is hybrid, with onsite and remote work. The candidate is preferably in the Houston area and will travel to other Houston-area facilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, or additional equivalent experience in place of the required degree on a one-to-one basis.
• One of the stated experience pathways: 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 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, high-complexity 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 systems.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and guide project teams toward common goals.
• Use facilitation, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills to support project delivery.
• 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 accurately capture requirements.
• Apply best practices and methodologies for portfolio, resource, and project management.
• Develop and maintain project scope, schedules, budgets, risk documentation, and status reports.
• Provide timely updates in PMO platforms 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.

Benefits

• Medical benefits, with the employer covering 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