IT Program Manager

Stony Brook University; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 127,345 - 146,447; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking an IT Program Manager to lead highly complex IT programs from initiation through closure. The role requires coordinating across stakeholders, shaping strategic decisions at the senior level, and delivering measurable benefits through governance, planning, and execution.

Candidates should have 7+ years of IT experience in healthcare, a related degree (or equivalent 6–8 years PM/Integration Architect), and a PMP certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 7+ years IT experience in a complex healthcare environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; or 6–8 years healthcare IT PM/Integration Architect experience.
• Thorough understanding of healthcare IT systems and EMR environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead program definition, benefits delivery, and closure, including change management.
• Oversee staffing, governance, and resource planning for multiple projects.
• Establish program oversight processes and ensure alignment with enterprise governance.
• Ensure compliance with portfolio governance, intake, reviews, and planning.

Skills

System thinking

Risk taking

Critical thinking

Communication

Facilitation

Leadership

Management skills

PMP certification

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field

6–8 years healthcare IT PM/Integration Architect experience

Job description

IT Program Manager

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine the IT Program Manager is a valuable member of our Information Technology team, who will be recognized as the expert in managing projects with a demonstrated record of success on highly complex business critical programs.

The IT Program Manager will be responsible for leading these programs from initiation through closure to achieve the program’s strategic objectives. Expected to help align and shape organizational and strategic decisions at the senior management level that affect program goals, and manage program activities at the senior leadership level. The successful candidate will have demonstrated complex program management skills and a successful track record of leading or managing multiple projects simultaneously. Includes measuring project results, creating status dashboards/scorecards, project definition, planning / scoping the work, establishing governance and stakeholders, organizing work meaningfully, developing work plans, designing appropriate solutions, implementing the solutions, managing change, communicating, and monitoring for ultimate impact/effectiveness.

Duties

• Responsible for all program activities related to program definition, program benefits delivery, and program closure including change management throughout. Includes management of program-related work that is part of ongoing operations. Also, includes integrated project scheduling, budgeting and forecasting, resource planning, contracting, risk and issue management, integrated change control and conversion management, and status reporting.
• Responsible for the program/function team management; assesses staffing capacity and capability needed to support strategic priorities; monitors staff deployment and workload across program/function team.
• Establishes processes and procedures for maintaining program oversight and decision‑making support for policies and practices through the course of the program.
• Accountable for ensuring program complies with established enterprise portfolio management governance and processes including intake, weekly reviews, and annual planning.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum (7+) years of IT experience in a complex healthcare environment, preferably in academic medical centers or tertiary care settings.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer science, Information Systems or related field will ensure that the incumbent has the conceptual skills required for this role. In lieu of a computer science or information systems related degree, 6-8 years of experience as a healthcare IT Project Manager and/or Integration Architect.
• IT related experience that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the standard tools, workflow processes, and/or procedures and concepts used in the development and deployment of application software necessary to run the healthcare systems (business, clinical and/or financial systems) or thorough understanding of Electronic Medical Record in either a Hospital and/or Ambulatory setting.

Preferred:

• System Thinker with the ability to identify upstream dependencies and downstream ripple effects and integration points.
• Risk Taker and Innovator with the motivation to look outside the box to develop solutions and approaches to implementations.
• Critical Thinker/Analyst with keen ability to know the right questions to ask and know when the right question is answered. Ability to pinpoint the problem to be solved, and the ability to hone in on paths to get to solutions.
• Communication Skills – effective at communicating information and trade‑offs to all levels of the organization.
• Facilitation Skills – ability to accelerate work by effectively translating various perspectives to achieve common outcomes. Includes meeting facilitation and documentation.
• Ability to contribute to future direction of how we work at Stony Brook Medicine IT such as resource allocation and management.
• Ability to learn about different operational areas and build new business relationships/connections across the organization with other partners and teams.
• Leadership Skills – ability to build trust, as a team leader and player who motivates and educates other team members and understands the value of interpersonal relationship building.
• Strong leadership skills with initiative, persistence, diplomacy, pragmatism, and flexibility.
• Strong management skills with a balanced strategic and tactical focus.
• Certified PMP.

Special Notes

Resume/CV should be included with the online application.

Pre‑Employment Requirements

• Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine’s Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre‑employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

*The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability‑related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)632‑6280.

Anticipated Pay Range

The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $127,345 – $146,447 per year. The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired. Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as location pay for UUP full‑time positions ($4,000). Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line.