IT Project Manager III

Atlantic Health System; Morristown (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Health System is seeking a full-time Project Manager III to oversee complex IT projects in a team environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, along with significant project management experience in the healthcare sector. Key responsibilities include managing project scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring effective stakeholder communication. This role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, contributing to a meaningful mission of quality patient care.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Tuition Assistance

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 5 to 10 years of project management experience, preferably in IT and healthcare.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodology and SDLC.
• Healthcare leadership experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of assigned projects including development of scope and cost estimates.
• Identification and management of project risks, budget, and schedule tracking.
• Communicate project status and implement changes as needed.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Project Management Certification (PMP)

Tools

Microsoft Project 2019

Microsoft Power Point

Job description

Job Description

The Project Manager III is a full-time position with Atlantic Health System (AHS) Information Services & Support department. The position has responsibility for the management of highly complex IT projects including high dollar, high visibility, and/or interdisciplinary projects. The work is accomplished in a team environment and requires excellent problem solving and communication skills with a high level of professionalism and independent judgement.

Responsibilities include:

* Manages all aspects of assigned project(s) in all phases including:

* Developing preliminary scope documents

* Identifying high-level risks, assumptions, and constraints

* Developing cost and schedule estimates

* Creating final scope, schedule, and budget documents

* Establishing project deliverables and creating Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

* Risk identification and planning for risk management

* Executing, updating, and communicating the project plan and status

* Implementing approved actions including continuous realignment of scope, time, and cost

* Task, budget, schedule, and resource tracking

* Monitoring quality of deliverables

* Proficient with Microsoft Project 2019 & (PWA) Project Web App PPM tool

* Proficient in Microsoft Power Point for creating project slides

* Managing stakeholders and communications.

* Effective hand off of deliverables

* Preparation of close out documentation

* Organizes and attends meetings and events as appropriate for the project(s), creating agendas and notes.

* Proactively and appropriately escalate risks, issues, and decisions.

* Selects appropriate project artifacts for use. Keeps artifacts up to date. Creates artifacts in a manner consistent with IT project management waterfall/agile methodology, allows for efficient project management, and meets stakeholder needs. Refine and maintain project management tools for PMO.

* Builds mutual trust and encourages respect and cooperation among team members. Recognizes contributions and celebrates accomplishments.

* Has excellent communication skills. Listens well, speaks and writes clearly and concisely. Present in front of a variety of potentially large audiences.

* Displays model behavior. Engages others in attaining a future vision not only for the project, but for the organization. Provide mentorship to internal staff and external staff in project management methodology

Qualifications

Education:

* Bachelor / Master's degree or equivalent work experience.

* Project Management Certification (PMP) or formal coursework/training in project management strongly preferred.

Requirements:

* 5 to 10 years of project management experience or experience and training that includes leading projects related to IT, healthcare, healthcare revenue cycle, healthcare finance, or system implementations.

* Successful track record of project results demonstrating effective project leadership.

* Demonstrated knowledge of project management methodology, System Development Life Cycle, budgetary practices, procurement, and contracting.

* Excellent interpersonal, communication, leadership and change management skills to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships.

* Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously demonstrating flexibility and creativity.

* Healthcare leadership or healthcare project management experience.

* Experience managing projects related to Epic, Ambulatory, Inpatient Facilities Infrastructure or Epic integrated applications a plus.

* Experience leading high visibility, high dollar projects with C-Level sponsorship


Preferred:

Familiarity with construction within an in-patient setting.

About Us

At Atlantic Health System, our promise to our communities is; Anyone who enters one of our facilities, will receive the highest quality care delivered at the right time, at the right place, and at the right cost. This commitment is also echoed in the respect, development and opportunities we give to our more than 20,000 team members. Headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, we are one of the leading non-profit health care systems in the nation. Our facilities and sites of care include:

• Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, NJ
• Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ
• Newton Medical Center, Newton, NJ
• Chilton Medical Center, Pompton Plains, NJ
• Hackettstown Medical Center, Hackettstown, NJ
• Goryeb Children's Hospital, Morristown, NJ
• CentraState Healthcare System, Freehold, NJ
• Atlantic Home Care and Hospice
• Atlantic Mobile Health
• Atlantic Rehabilitation

We also have more than 900 community-based healthcare providers affiliated through Atlantic Medical Group. Atlantic Accountable Care Organization is one of the largest ACOs in the nation, and we are a member of AllSpire Health Partners.

We have received awards and recognition for the services we have provided to our patients, team members and communities. Below are just a few of our accolades:

• 100 Best Companies to Work For (r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine for 15 years
• Best Places to Work in Healthcare - Modern Healthcare
• 150 Top Places to work in Healthcare - Becker's Healthcare
• 100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know - Becker's Hospital Review
• Best Employers for Workers over 50 - AARP
• Gold-Level "Well Workplace": Wellness Council of America (WELCOA)
• One of the 100 Best Workplaces for "Millennials" Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
• One of the 20 Best Workplaces in Health Care: Great Place to Work(r) and FORTUNE(r) magazine
• Official Health Care Partner of the New York Jets
• NJ Sustainable Business

Atlantic Health System offers a competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports the health, financial security, and well-being of all team members. Offerings vary based on role level (Team Member, Director, Executive). Below is a general summary, with role-specific enhancements highlighted:

Team Member Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

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Note: In Compliance with the NJ Pay Transparency Act (effective Sunday, June 1, 2025), all job postings will include the hourly wage or salary (or a range), as well as this summary of benefits. Final compensation and benefit eligibility may vary by role and employment status and will be confirmed at the time of offer.

EEO STATEMENT

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.

About the Team Atlantic Health System is at the forefront of medicine, setting standards for quality health care powered by a workforce of more than 18,000 team members and 4,800 affiliated physicians dedicated to building healthier communities, the system offers more than 400 sites of care, including eight award-winning medical centers. Specializing in cardiovascular care, cancer care, orthopedics, neuroscience, pediatrics, women's health and rehabilitation medicine. Atlantic Medical Group, comprised of 1,000 physicians and advanced practice providers, represents one of the largest multi-specialty practices in New Jersey and includes finance, legal, marketing, human resources, talent acquisition, ISS and more. Caring for our patients, our team members and the communities we serve is our central mission. Job Info

• Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 58.560000
• Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 103.060000
• Assignment Category: Full-time
• Hours per Week: 37.5
• Primary Shift: Day
• Salary Admin Plan: PRO