IT Project Manager

1100 Endeavor Health Clinical Operations; Warrenville (IL); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive pay for select positions

Annual increases based on performance

Career pathways for growth

Medical, Dental, Vision options

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Wellness program

Health Savings Account options

Retirement with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Community involvement opportunities

Job summary

Endeavor Health is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead strategic technology initiatives across personalized medicine, precision health, and clinical research. Located in Warrenville, IL, with hybrid work options, the role demands strong leadership, stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration to deliver complex projects on time and within scope.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 1+ year PM experience (healthcare preferred), and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• CAHIMS - Preferred.
• CAPM - Preferred.
• 1+ year of experience in project management; healthcare experience preferred.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills.
• Knowledge of information processing fundamentals and best practices.
• Multi-tasking, troubleshooting and facilitation skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluation, selection, and implementation of new equipment or software.
• Manage all aspects of a project lifecycle (initiate, plan, execute, control, close).
• Develop tasks, milestones and deliverables.
• Facilitate workflow redesign and policy updates.
• Collaborate with leadership to define objectives, scope, timeline, resources and budget.
• Define team roles and manage external consultants and vendors.
• Organize regular meetings and maintain documentation.
• Identify risks and implement mitigation plans.
• Support change control and issue management.
• Prepare for turnover and go-live.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal skills

Written communication

Presentation skills

Self-motivated

Autonomous

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

CAHIMS

CAPM

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Hourly Pay Range:

$37.85 - $58.67 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Position Highlights:

Position: IT Project Manager

Location: Warrenville, IL or Skokie, IL or Arlington Heights, IL

Full Time Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Hybrid Position

Job Summary:

As the IT Project Manager I at Endeavor Health, you will be responsible for leading, overseeing and ensuring the successful delivery and management of single or multiple projects within scope, quality, time and cost constraints that may be clearly defined or may require dynamic change management to deliver business value. You will establish and maintain collaborative partnerships and utilize consistent project management practices to produce quality deliverables for the full life cycle of a project from initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, to closing. Project Manager team members implement sustainable projects to ensure and position Endeavor Health for operational success in the future, with a focus on providing safe, seamless, and personal care. To be successful in this role, you will be expected to remain updated on the latest solutions and technologies and advocate for the adoption of industry’s best practices. We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated IT Project Manager to lead strategic technology initiatives supporting Personalized Medicine, Precision Health, Clinical Research, and Healthcare Innovation. This role will manage complex cross-functional projects involving clinical, research, laboratory, operational, and technology stakeholders to advance patient-centered care through data-driven and innovative solutions. The ideal candidate combines strong project management expertise with a passion for healthcare transformation, emerging technologies, genomics, translational research, digital health platforms, and innovation programs. This position requires exceptional leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills to successfully deliver projects that improve patient outcomes and support cutting-edge research initiatives.

What you will do:

• Assists in the evaluation, selection, and implementation of new equipment and/or software applications.
• Supports security, contracting and capital discussions (if required) for implementation.
• Responsible for managing all aspects of a project over the project lifecycle (initiate, plan, execute, control, close) in support of the organization’s strategic objectives and ongoing operations.
• Develops project tasks, milestones and deliverables using a standard set of tools to ensure timely completion of project.
• Facilitates discussions for workflows and operational processes to be redesigned (or standardized) and works with project teams to update departmental policies and procedures to reflect changes.
• Collaborates with leadership to determine and document project objectives, scope, timeline, approach, resource requirements, budget and stakeholders needed for successful execution.
• Defines team member roles and responsibilities and may perform management of external consultants and vendor resources.
• Organizes and conducts regular meetings with project teams and stakeholders.
• Monitors and communicates progress through routine status reports to all levels of the organization.
• Maintains proper project documentation ensuring it is complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Identifies risks and performs mitigation planning, escalating as necessary.
• Follows change control procedures.
• Issue management includes tracking, assignment, and closeout of all project issues.
• Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Has sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving.
• Assists in the development of the communication strategy, training strategy and organizational change management plans.
• Works closely with leadership in preparation for turnover of implemented system to day-to-day support and develops go-live plan.
• Identifies metrics to be used to evaluate project success.
• Documents and agrees upon deliverables acceptance criteria.
• Prepares and presents post project review.
• Leads, directs, and motivates teams effectively and manages through influence, even when not the subject matter expert.
• Supports team building, recognition, and celebration as important aspects of any project.
• Promotes a creative environment and functions as a change agent.
• Pursues self-development by sharing information, listening, and responding to performance feedback, and seeking guidance from other project managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field.
• Certifications: Certified Associate in Healthcare and Information Management Systems (CAHIMS) - Preferred
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) - Preferred
• Experience: One (1) or more years experience in Project Management functions. Healthcare experience preferred.
• Unique or Preferred Skills: Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills. Solid understanding of information processing fundamentals and best practices. Solid multi-tasking, troubleshooting and facilitation skills. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated: given appropriate direction for goals, must be able to work autonomously in a sometimes ambiguous and changing environment.

Benefits (For full time or part time positions):

Incentive pay for select positions Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options Tuition Reimbursement Free Parking Wellness Program Savings Plan Health Savings Account Options Retirement Options with Company Match Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay Community Involvement Opportunities

Company Culture and Employer Branding

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence.

For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org. When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best”. Endeavor Health is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. At Endeavor Health, we are united by a shared commitment to working together to create a culture of connection and belonging—each of us bringing different skills and experiences as we deliver safe, seamless, and personal care. Every person, every time. We are committed to fostering an environment where all team members can be their best, learn, and pursue excellence together.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets, VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

Welcome to Endeavor Health Careers At Endeavor Health, we believe every role plays an important part in advancing our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best. Whether you’re just beginning your career journey or are a seasoned professional, you’ll find opportunities here to learn, grow, and thrive. Your Career is our Endeavor.