Epic IT Program Director — Healthcare Delivery

Ochsner Health; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA, seeks a seasoned leader to manage the Epic application team within the collaboration department. The role directs project strategy, prioritizes work, mentors staff, and coordinates with vendor teams to deliver large-scale integrations.

Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring quality and fiscal stewardship, and leading customer-facing relationships while supporting the Epic platform across the organization.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Epic application management experience.
• Experience leading project teams and mentoring staff.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Budgeting and fiscal stewardship experience in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of healthcare billing and regulatory requirements.
• Willingness to travel domestically as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Epic application team and project life cycle.
• Lead and coordinate Epic-related initiatives with vendors and internal teams.
• Mentor staff and drive performance development.
• Ensure project quality, scope, and schedule adherence.
• Oversee customer relationship management and deliverables.

Skills

Epic leadership

Leadership

Project coordination

Budget management

Healthcare IT

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare or business administration

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Ochsner Health in New Orleans, LA, seeks a seasoned leader to manage the Epic application team within the collaboration department. The role directs project strategy, prioritizes work, mentors staff, and coordinates with vendor teams to deliver large-scale integrations.

Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring quality and fiscal stewardship, and leading customer-facing relationships while supporting the Epic platform across the organization.