IT Project Manager

Thomas-Jefferson-University-; Fort Washington (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Thomas Jefferson University seeks a skilled Project Manager to oversee technical initiatives. The role requires organizing resources and guiding teams to deliver within scope, time, and budget.

You’ll advise on scope changes, ensure QA, and provide leadership across IT projects in a healthcare setting. The position emphasizes strong planning, budgeting, risk assessment, and collaboration with clinical and IT teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in information sciences and technology or information management.
• 5+ years of progressive PM experience in information technology, healthcare or business fields.
• Attention to detail and ability to analyze and solve problems under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Identifies complex business problems and aligns with organizational strategies.
• Establishes project goals and develops plans to meet those goals.
• Maintains project timeframes and budgeting estimates; reports status.
• Manages specifications, designs, and updates of project workplans for small to medium projects.
• Coordinates project team members, schedules, and task assignments.
• Implements on-time, on-budget delivery and DR procedure testing.
• Organizes meetings to discuss goals and progress to minimize scope changes.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Sciences and Technology

High School Diploma/GED + 7 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Number of Positions In Requisition1Job DetailsResponsible for planning and overseeing technical initiatives to ensure completion in a timely manner and within budget. Responsible for organizing and controlling resources and processes to achieve technical project/program objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints. Advises on scope changes, quality assurance, and other technical aspects of the project, requiring foundational knowledge in the specific area. Provides technical expertise and organizational leadership in areas(s) of specialization in order to meet business needs in compliance with strategic priorities.Job DescriptionSummaryResponsible for planning and overseeing technical initiatives to ensure completion in a timely manner and within budget. Responsible for organizing and controlling resources and processes to achieve technical project/program objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints. Advises on scope changes, quality assurance, and other technical aspects of the project, requiring foundational knowledge in the specific area. Provides technical expertise and organizational leadership in areas(s) of specialization in order to meet business needs in compliance with strategic priorities.Job DutiesIdentifies complex business problems, environments, objectives, and aligns with organizational strategies.Establishes project goals and develops plans to meet those goals.Maintains project timeframes, budgeting estimates and expected status reports.Manages specifications, designs, constructions and updates of efficient project workplans for projects of small to medium complexities.Uses project management methodologies to track project performance, schedule adherence and perform risk assessments.Coordinates project team members and develops schedules and assigns individual responsibilities.Implements strategies that deliver projects on time and within budget.Organizes meetings to discuss project goals, daily tasks assigned to technology teams and progress to minimize scope deviationMonitors the development and testing of disaster recovery procedures.Coordinates project go-live logistics.Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s Degree information Sciences and Technology or Information Management or related fields orHigh School Diploma/GED and 7 years preferred work experience.5 years Progressive experience in information technology, healthcare or business project management related fields.Attention to detail and ability to analyze and solve problems and interpret data.Ability to work well under pressure, in a team environment and to be self-motivated and self disciplined.Knowledge of processes of assigned area(s), applications, and technologies.Effectively deal with multiple and changing priorities.Ability to complete projects on time and on budget with minimal supervision and/or direction.Strong research and strategic analysis skills.Knowledge of various project management techniques to keep teams aligned and focused on milestone level task reporting.Microsoft Office proficiency.Physical DemandsLift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.Work ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularEmployee EntityThomas Jefferson UniversityPrimary Location Address1100 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University , home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health , nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.BenefitsJefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps ), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.