Epic Project Director

Chartis; United States; Remote; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

HSA and FSA

401(k) match

Paid time off

Wellness stipend

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Chartis is seeking a seasoned Program Director to serve as the overall program leader for end-to-end Epic implementations, upgrades, and optimization across healthcare organizations. You will provide executive governance and partner with CIOs and senior leaders to drive successful outcomes.

The role demands 12+ years in healthcare IT consulting with Epic, strong leadership, and the ability to manage scope, budget, and risk while mentoring junior staff. Remote work is allowed in the US.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of healthcare consulting or healthcare IT experience focused on Epic implementations.
• Experience as a Project Director or Program Director on large Epic deployments.
• Understanding of Epic implementation methodologies and core tools to lead planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder decisions.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Advanced degree preferred.
• Flexibility to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Epic implementations, upgrades, and major optimization efforts across healthcare organizations.
• Provide executive-level leadership and governance, partnering with client executives (CIO, CMIO, CNIO, CFO, operational leaders).
• Lead end-to-end program delivery including scope, timeline, budget, risk management, and quality outcomes.
• Provide leadership to junior staff, supporting development of their skills and delivery knowledge.
• Participate in program governance structures, steering committees, and executive reporting.

Skills

Executive presence

Project leadership

C-suite engagement

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Epic software

Job description

About Chartis

Chartis comprises 1,350 professionals who value working for a purpose-driven organization, people who have committed their careers to helping providers, payers, technology innovators, retail companies, and investors create and embrace solutions that reshape healthcare for the better. We work with over 900 clients annually to help make US healthcare more affordable, accessible, safe, and human.

Through our family of brands—Chartis, Jarrard, Greeley, and HealthScape Advisors,we have created a culture that prioritizes respect for our clients, commitment to each other, and unwavering integrity. From physicians, nurses, healthcare executives, and community health leaders to strategists, digital advisors, transactions experts, and healthcare futurists, we bring a diverse set of perspectives to assess healthcare challenges from every angle.

Believing in what we do helps us attract and retain the best and brightest because the work we do every day makes a meaningful impact. This theme of believing in a better way forward is woven into our brand, Believe in better.

Chartis has offices in Boston, Chicago, New York, Washington D.C., and Nashville.

Remote work is allowed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the overall program leader for end-to-end enterprise Epic implementations, upgrades, and major optimization efforts across healthcare organizations

• Provide executive level leadership and governance, partnering closely with client executives (CIO, CMIO, CNIO, CFO, operational leaders)

• Lead end-to-end program delivery, including scope, timeline, budget, risk management, and quality outcomes

• Provide leadership to junior staff, supporting development their skills and delivery knowledge

• Participate in program governance structures, including steering committees, executive reporting, and decision forums

• Proactively identify risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and drive resolution with senior stakeholders

• Ensure alignment across Epic and internal client teams

• Support client readiness activities, including change management, training strategy, cutover planning, and go-live support

Qualifications and Desired Skills

• 12+ years of healthcare consulting or healthcare IT experience, with a deep focus on Epic implementations

• Prior management consulting experience is strongly preferred

• Proven experience serving as a Project Director or Program Director on at least one large-scale Epic implementation

• Demonstrated working knowledge of Epic implementation methodologies and core tools to effectively lead planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder decision making across all phases of an Epic deployment (build, testing, training, go-live, and stabilization).

• Understanding of clinical, revenue cycle, and operational workflows within provider organizations

• Executive presence with experience engaging and influencing C-suite and senior leadership Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

• Bachelor’s degree required (Advanced degree preferred)

• Flexibility to travel as required

Salary range: $90 - $110 per hour, plus may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, practice area, and other business and organizational needs. In addition, Chartis offers several benefits including medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA, disability insurance, life insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, wellness stipend, and additional voluntary benefits.

At Chartis, we pride ourselves on having a diverse workforce. We value and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and the different perspectives the provide. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.