IT Project Manager

101 Rogers Memorial Hospital, Inc.; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Employee share program

Life/disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition reimbursement

Health and wellness program

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Rogers Behavioral Health is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide initiatives, including EHR upgrades, cybersecurity, and data integrations, across a behavioral health system.

You will serve as the primary liaison among IT, clinical teams, executives, and vendors, defining scope, timelines, budgets, and risk plans while ensuring HIPAA/HITECH compliance and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of IT project management experience, preferably in health care or related fields.
• Knowledge of healthcare IT systems and regulatory requirements (HIPAA/HITECH).
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of multiple IT projects.
• Coordinate with IT, clinical teams, leadership, and vendors to ensure alignment with goals.
• Define scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure HIPAA/HITECH compliance and data privacy in projects.
• Manage vendor relationships and SLAs; drive system adoption and training.
• Mentor junior PMs and contribute to strategic technology planning.

Skills

IT project management

Healthcare IT

Vendor management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/Healthcare

Tools

MS Project

ServiceNow

Jira

Smartsheet

Asana

Job description

Summary:

The IT Project Manager will lead and oversee complex enterprise-wide projects within a behavioral health system, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance with healthcare regulations (e.g., HIPAA), and timely, cost-effective delivery.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end planning, execution, monitoring, and closure of multiple IT projects, including EHR implementations/upgrades, infrastructure enhancements, data integrations, and cybersecurity initiatives. Serve as the primary liaison between IT, clinical teams, executive leadership, vendors, and other stakeholders. Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and timelines in collaboration with stakeholders and ensure alignment with business goals. Develop detailed project plans, resource plans, budgets, and risk mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, including HIPAA, HITECH, and behavioral health data standards. Track and report project status, issues, and performance metrics to leadership and stakeholders. Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and third-party services to ensure project deliverables meet requirements and SLAs. Facilitate user training, change management, and system adoption efforts across clinical and administrative departments. Mentor and support junior project managers and other IT team members. Participate in strategic planning and help assess future technology initiatives and needs. Continuously evaluate processes and suggest improvements to project management methodologies and IT service delivery.

Additional Job Description:

Physical/Mental Demands: Position requires walking, sitting, and standing. Lifting is moderate; must be capable of lifting a minimum of forty (40) pounds. Reaching, handling, grasping and manual dexterity are necessary to operate various equipment. Verbal and hearing ability are required to interact with staff, consultants, patients, and family members of patients. Numerical ability is required to maintain records and operate a computer. Tact is required to interact effectively with employees and professional staff. Logical thinking and discretion required to make decisions in initiating and implementing policies, procedures, and standards. Must be able to read and communicate through written, verbal, and auditory skills and abilities. Must be physically/mentally able to perform job duties as verified by a physical exam by a licensed physician, per post-employment physical.

Qualifications Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in IT project management (or similar), preferably in health care, mental health, or social services environments.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget.
• Knowledge of healthcare IT systems, including EHRs (e.g., Cerner, Epic, Netsmart, Credible, or similar behavioral health platforms).
• Demonstrated understanding of regulatory compliance (HIPAA, HITECH) and privacy/security requirements in healthcare.
• Experience managing vendors, contracts, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, ServiceNow, Jira, Smartsheet, Asana).
• PMP, PMI-ACP, or other relevant certifications preferred.
• Education/Training Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, or a related field Project Management Professional (PMP) certification strongly preferred. Additional certifications in Agile, Scrum, or Lean Six Sigma are a plus.

Total Rewards package of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee share program
• Life/disability insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health and wellness program
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

ABOUT ROGERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH:

Rogers Behavioral Health is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit provider of highly specialized psychiatric care. Rogers offers evidence-based treatment for children, teens, and adults with OCD and anxiety, addiction, depression and other mood disorders, eating disorders, trauma, and PTSD. Backed by more than a century of experience, Rogers is leading the way on measurement-based care and use of clinical outcomes. Rogers provides residential care and has three inpatient facilities located in southeastern Wisconsin. Rogers also offers outpatient services in a growing network of communities across the U.S. The System also includes Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation which supports patient care, programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth an initiative that works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges. For more information, visit rogersbh.org.

EOE/MFDV Equal Employment Opportunity – Rogers Behavioral Health