IT Project Manager Senior

UK St. Claire; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UK St. Claire in Lexington, KY seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to lead enterprise-level initiatives across departments.

You will develop plans, manage budgets, mentor teams, engage stakeholders, and drive timely delivery using best-practice project management methodologies. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years of healthcare IT project management experience, and PMP certification or strong preference for PMP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; field related to IT/Healthcare preferred.
• 5+ years of Healthcare IT project management experience.
• PMP certification preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise IT projects with significant scope and impact.
• Develop, monitor, and control project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project teams.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks; implement mitigation strategies.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and guide decision-making on complex issues.
• Drive continuous improvement of IT processes and service delivery.
• Communicate project status, decisions, and recommendations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet milestones, deliverables, and SLAs.
• Recognize opportunities for service recovery or process enhancements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Risk management

Mentoring

Stakeholder comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

At UK St. Claire, our staff is our greatest asset in the mission to create a healthier and more prosperous population. We strive to foster the talent and potential of our employees and prioritize safe working conditions and equal compensation rates to ensure that continual growth is possible. UKSC is a nurturing workplace for all healthcare professionals. We invite you to explore our current job openings and see if our opportunities could be the right fit for you.

Job Description :

Job Summary

Leads complex, enterprise-level IT projects that span multiple departments and have significant organizational impact. Develops, monitors, and controls comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, ensuring adherence to established project management methodologies. Provides strategic guidance and mentorship to multidisciplinary IT teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and adherence to best practices. Identifies, assesses, and mitigates project risks to ensure initiatives remain on track and aligned with business objectives. Engages with business and technical stakeholders to deliver measurable outcomes, providing clear executive-level communication and project briefings. Continuously drives improvements in IT processes, service delivery, and project execution, applying independent judgment on high-impact assignments.

Essential Functions

• Lead enterprise-level IT projects of significant scope and organizational impact, ensuring alignment with business strategy and objectives.
• Develop, monitor, and control comprehensive project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and guidance to project teams, promoting adherence to IT project management best practices.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks; implement mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, resolve escalated conflicts, and guide decision-making on complex project issues.
• Drive continuous improvement of IT processes, project methodologies, and service delivery to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and cost optimization.
• Communicate project status, decisions, and recommendations clearly and regularly to leadership, stakeholders, and business partners.
• Ensure projects meet agreed-upon milestones, deliverables, and service level agreements.
• Recognize and act on opportunities for service recovery or process enhancement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree

Experience Requirement: 5+ years of Project Management experience in healthcare, computer science, management information systems, or a relevant area An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures: PMP preferred

Working Conditions

A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 1. Never

C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. Never

E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)

F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 1. Never

G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)

H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never

I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never

J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. Never

K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)

L. Loud noises: 1. Never

M. Temperature extremes: 1. Never

N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. Never

O. Radiation: 1. Never

P. Burns: 1. Never

Q. Cuts/Punctures: 1. Never

R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. Never

S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never

T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never

U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never

V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; performing tasks with intermittent repetitive motion (such as typing); and occasionally standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds, as well as lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Department :

Portfolio Management & Innovation

Shift :

Day (United States of America)

Time Type:

Full time

Address :

2317Alumni Park Plaza

City, State :

Lexington, Kentucky