Healthcare IT Project Manager — Lead Delivery

Aquent (United States); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a leading healthcare organization in Portland, Oregon to recruit a skilled IT Project Manager who will oversee medium-size information technology projects from initiation to closure. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and ensure clear communication with stakeholders to drive successful, cost-effective outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, change management, and problem-solving capabilities, plus experience

Qualifications

• Proven leadership with a track record of motivating teams.
• Experience applying change management principles and practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Solid time management and organizational skills.
• Budget management experience and vendor coordination.
• Familiarity with PMI/PMBOK or similar methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage one or more IT projects from initiation to closure.
• Plan, organize, and guide project teams to execute tasks efficiently.
• Develop and manage comprehensive communication plans for diverse audiences.
• Collaborate with team members and vendors to keep projects on track.
• Identify bottlenecks and contribute to process improvements.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and artifacts.
• Monitor progress with status reports and risk tracking.
• Proactively address risks, issues, and dependencies.
• Provide leadership updates to stakeholders and drive resolutions.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and incorporate feedback.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Change management

Emotional intelligence

Problem solving

Time management

Budgeting

Vendor management

PM methodologies

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a leading healthcare organization in Portland, Oregon to recruit a skilled IT Project Manager who will oversee medium-size information technology projects from initiation to closure. You will guide cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and ensure clear communication with stakeholders to drive successful, cost-effective outcomes.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, change management, and problem-solving capabilities, plus experience