EPMO Senior Project Manager/UKHC

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky HealthCare (UKHC) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (PMI-certified PMP) to join the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). This role will deliver projects that meet Enterprise Business Objectives and require collaboration with senior UKHC leadership to guide large multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities include developing detailed WBS, mentoring stakeholders, and ensuring adherence to UKHC methodologies while aligning projects with strategy and

Qualifications

• PMP certification required within one year of hire.
• 5-8 years of project management experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor, and control detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) for project plans and milestones.
• Mentor and/or lead stakeholders in project management principles.
• Ensure adherence to UKHC EPMO methodologies.
• Align projects with business strategy.
• Develop, monitor, and manage Resource Plans.
• Develop, edit, and publish project delivery documentation.
• Create project briefings and status updates for senior leadership.

Skills

Collaborative work

Excellent communication

Strategic operations & improvement

Leadership

Education

PMP certification

Master's degree preferred

Tools

MS Office/Project

ServiceNow

Job description

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Required License/Registration/Certification

Project Management Professional ( PMP ) Certification required within one year of hire.

Physical Requirements

The physical conditions of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing). This position may require less than 10% of job-related travel.

Shift

Primarily Monday-Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Some evenings, nights, and weekends may be required per organizational needs.

Job Summary

UK HealthCare ( UKHC ) is seeking an experienced, Project Management ( PMI certified PMP ), professional for a Senior Project Manager position within the Office of Performance Services’ Enterprise Project Management Office ( EPMO ). This position will be accountable for efficient, effective delivery of professional services required to support the UK Healthcare Enterprise. The role requires frequent interaction, collaboration, planning, and cooperation with senior level UKHC leadership and stakeholders required to develop and deliver projects that meet Enterprise Business Objectives. This position requires excellent interpersonal skills, persuasion and influencing skills, and the ability to lead large multi-disciplinary teams through significant amount of varied work assignments.

The following information represents typical skills and function required to successfully function in the Project Manager role:

• Develop, monitor, and control detailed Work Breakdown Structures ( WBS ) that can be used to develop Project Plans, Project Schedules, Resource Plans, Performance Metrics, Project Milestones, and Business Case(s).
• Mentor and/or lead stakeholders and associates in the mastery of project management principles and tools.
• Ensure adherence to established UKHC EPMO project methodologies.
• Align projects with business strategy.
• Develop, monitor, and manage Resource Plans.
• Develop, edit, and publish documentation relative to Project Delivery and Support of the end solution.
• Develop project briefings, updates, status reports, etc. in a format suitable for briefing senior level UKHC leadership.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of collaborative work, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office/Project software as well as some experience with ServiceNow project management software. Must excel in strategic operations & improvement initiatives.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

This position requires a Project Management Professional ( PMP ) certification and 5-8 years of project management experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Master’s Degree preferred.

Deadline to Apply

Deadline to Apply 11/05/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Briefly describe your experience with program or project management.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you currently hold or are you able to obtain a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification within one year of hire?
  • Yes
  • No