Project Manager III (Remote Option)

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Deaconess Health System is continuing our regional growth in the Tri-State area of IN, KY and IL We are partnering with additional hospitals and Informatics and Technology Services support is vital to the success of our partnerships. This new and exciting Project Manager opportunity provides options for Remote Work, On Site and/or Hybrid. We have over 130 years of dedication to improving the health of our communities and are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.

Job Summary

Project Manager III directs all aspects of the project management process for small- to large-scale initiatives ranging from application/technology upgrades to multi-entity, multi-year application/technology selection, implementation, and/or optimization. This position may be assigned as a support event or response team coordinator, responsible for managing a major support activity from intake through reporting event outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

In this senior-level role, the Project Manager III will be responsible for mentoring new staff members as needed and may be called upon to provide coverage for Applications Team Leads or other Information Systems Leadership Team.

• Initiate, plan, execute, monitor & control, and close all project initiatives as assigned according to PMI standards and published Deaconess PMO guidelines.
• Assure complete documentation packages such that all project objectives, labor requirements, assumptions, risks, milestones, and other required components are all fully-documented and clearly preserved for future PMO reference.
• Coordinate the development and presentation of all resource requests to obtain funding, staffing, or any required project components.
• Negotiate contracts for and manage consulting engagements as necessary for specific project initiatives and/or departmental support needs.
• Participate in and coordinate as necessary the negotiation and finalization of project-related application and/or technology purchase contracts.
• Coordinate execution of each approved project assignment, completing project tasks within the approved budget and according to the approved timeline.
• Direct/monitor work of project team members, including both internal and external resources as outlined within the Project Charter and external resource contractual obligations. Provide feedback regarding staff performance as requested.
• Communicate project status (budget, timeline, issues, etc.) in compliance with established PMO guidelines.
• Work closely with PMO Manager and Project Business Sponsor as appropriate to address any scope changes or other reportable events for each assigned project.
• Conduct analysis of project execution success according to established PMO guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications (REQUIRED):

• Bachelors' Degree in CIS/CS, Healthcare Informatics, Health Information Management, or Equivalent Education.
• 7+ years of relevant IT project management experience, specifically within the hospital/healthcare sector.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to effectively troubleshoot complex issues and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to effectively present information in both one-on-one and group situations and respond to questions from managers, customers, and other employees of the organization.
• On-site or remote with occasional travel for major milestones and go-lives.
• Candidate must be willing to work within Central Time Zone hours.
• Candidate must possess PMP or be willing to obtain it within the first 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing advanced technical projects, such as mergers and acquisitions, software implementations, infrastructure deployment, and/or system integration projects is strongly preferred.
• Experience and familiarity working with Epic (EMR).

Why Choose Deaconess?

Deaconess Health System is the largest employer in the tri-state region, and operates under the direction of a local board, with a local focus. Deaconess is widely recognized for its commitment to excellence. Named the #2 Hospital in Indiana by US News & World Report for the past five years, Deaconess was also named to the Forbes list of America's Best Employers in 2022. As our organization continues to grow and expand, we welcome skilled, dedicated and compassionate individuals to join us in delivering The Deaconess Difference: putting people at the center of everything we do, making a positive difference in the lives of our patients, families, employees and community.