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Job description
Summary:
The Senior IT Project Manager will lead and oversee complex IT projects within a behavioral health system, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and timely, cost-effective delivery. This role manages cross-functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to implement systems and technologies that enhance clinical workflows, patient care, and administrative operations. The ideal candidate brings deep project management expertise, a strong understanding of healthcare IT, and experience in behavioral health or mental health service environments. Job Duties & Responsibilities :
Lead end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of multiple IT projects, including EHR implementations/upgrades, infrastructure enhancements, data integrations, and cybersecurity initiatives.
Serve as the primary liaison between IT, clinical teams, executive leadership, vendors, and other stakeholders.
Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders and ensure alignment with business goals.
Develop detailed project plans, resource plans, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, and behavioral health data standards.
Track and report project status, issues, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders.
Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and third-party services to ensure project deliverables meet requirements and SLAs.
Facilitate user training, change management, and system adoption efforts across clinical and administrative departments.
Provide mentorship to project managers and model strong project management practices.
Identify and lead improvements to project management processes, governance, methodologies, and IT service delivery.
Additional Job Description:
Qualifications Requirements :
5+ years of experience in IT project management, including experience leading complex, enterprise-wide initiatives and at least 2 years in healthcare or healthcare technology.
Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
Strong knowledge of healthcare IT systems, including EHRs (e.g., Cerner, Epic, Netsmart, or similar behavioral health platforms).
Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH) and privacy/security requirements in healthcare.
Experience managing vendors, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams.
Demonstrated executive communication, presence, and stakeholder management skills.
Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, ServiceNow, Smartsheet).
PMP, PMI-ACP, or other relevant certifications preferred.
Education/Training Requirements :
Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred.
Additional certifications in Agile, Scrum, or Lean Six Sigma are a plus.
This position does require you to reside in Wisconsin. Role is mostly remote with the requirement to occasionally come in 1-2 times per quarter.
With a career at Rogers, you can look forward to a Total Rewards package of benefits, including:
Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
401(k) retirement plan
Employee share program
Life/disability insurance
Flex spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
Health and wellness program
Employee assistance program (EAP)
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