Healthcare IT Project Manager: Lead Cross-Functional Tech

University Health; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking a Project Manager to lead Information Technology projects from initiation through completion in Kansas City, Missouri. You will bring structure, organization, and collaboration to complex initiatives while keeping teams aligned with scope, timelines, deliverables, and business objectives.

You'll work with senior leaders, stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors to move projects forward and deliver meaningful results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or equivalent professional project management experience.
• 2 years of professional-level project management experience.
• Demonstrated history of successful project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers, colleagues, and management.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Experience working with cross-functional technical teams and external vendors.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Project or equivalent project management software.
• Microsoft Office Suite experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage project development from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with the IT Vision, Mission, and Values.
• Manage project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business objectives in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, communication plans, and resource estimates.
• Identify and document project stakeholders and define their roles and responsibilities.
• Communicate project expectations, status, and progress to team members and stakeholders in a clear, timely, and consistent manner.
• Maintain ongoing stakeholder engagement throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build and maintain strong business relationships that are critical to project success.
• Manage project success criteria and ensure alignment and understanding among all involved parties throughout the project lifecycle.
• Deliver project documentation, including status reports, proposals, requirements, and presentations.
• Deliver reporting standards, analyze progress, and address issues or risks as they arise.
• Manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks or crises, and develop contingency and mitigation plans.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities to maintain and enhance project management competencies.
• Promote quality improvement, staff and patient safety, and cultural diversity through department operations and personal performance.
• Maintain a courteous and helpful demeanor toward patients, visitors, employees, medical staff members, and others encountered while representing the organization.
• Maintain current knowledge related to applicable statutes, regulations, guidelines, and standards necessary to perform job duties in accordance with the requirements of the Corporate Compliance Plan.
• Comply with the requirements of the Code of Conduct, Corporate Compliance Plan, and Compliance Policies and Procedures, including training requirements, and participate in compliance activities under the direction of the Department Manager and Corporate Compliance Officer.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Planning

Vendor coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

University Health is seeking a Project Manager to lead Information Technology projects from initiation through completion in Kansas City, Missouri. You will bring structure, organization, and collaboration to complex initiatives while keeping teams aligned with scope, timelines, deliverables, and business objectives.

You'll work with senior leaders, stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors to move projects forward and deliver meaningful results.