Project Manager, IT Clinical Systems 2

University of Miami - Miami, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Miami, FL

1,001-5,000 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Project Manager, IT Clinical Systems 2 at the University of Miami is responsible for overseeing the project management of healthcare information technologies and applications. This role involves managing multiple clinical system implementations and project teams, ensuring adherence to project management best practices, and mentoring other project managers. The position requires a strong focus on optimizing clinical systems throughout the project life cycle, from initiation to closure, while also facilitating communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops and oversees PMO staff and project team members on structured methodology and best practices.
• Leads cross-functional project teams by task assignment and follows up to ensure on-time completion.
• Creates and manages programs within the PMO and champions Strategic Operations initiatives.
• Analyzes and proposes changes to PMO methodologies for continuous process improvement.
• Oversees and facilitates the Governance and Analysis process for new Health System Technology requests.
• Acts as first escalation point within the PMO to resolve project issues.
• Implements innovative ways to identify, respond to, and control project obstacles/risks.
• Creates and presents project and portfolio data to department and organizational leadership.
• Performs proactive analysis of current systems to recommend changes or enhancements.
• Manages testing teams in the creation and monitoring of test plans.
• Provides oversight to and manages department interns and the internship program.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project plans for IT implementations and initiatives.
• Identifies project stakeholders and defines project roles and responsibilities.
• Leads cross-functional project teams and executes core project management functions.
• Responsible for maintaining accurate project information in all project plans and communications.
• Performs forecasting, change management, escalation management, and variance analysis.
• Oversees project reviews and communicates project status to steering committees and executive leadership.
• Provides regular feedback to team members and their respective managers.
• Leads the documenting and optimization of all UHealth IT policies, procedures, and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field; Master's degree preferred.
• 3+ years' experience in project/program management in IT, healthcare, or related fields.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• PMI Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP) certification preferred.
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) preferred.
• Six Sigma and/or Lean certification.
• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Experience with EPIC applications or EPIC certified.
• Clinical background or experience with clinical workflows.
• Experience in information systems, cyber security, or architecture.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills with proven problem-solving abilities.
• Superior team-building skills and ability to collaborate well with others.
• Great multi-tasking and leadership skills.
• Exceptional analytical, financial, management, and conceptual skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in new product introduction lifecycles that include physical hardware as well as embedded or application software.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Tuition remission
• Comprehensive benefits package