IT Project Manager Senior

UK King's Daughters; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UK King’s Daughters in Lexington, KY is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead enterprise IT initiatives across departments. You will develop and monitor project plans, budgets, and resources, and mentor multidisciplinary teams to ensure delivery of measurable outcomes.

The role emphasizes governance, risk management, and stakeholder communication within a healthcare setting. Requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of PM experience; PMP preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; PMP preferred.
• 5+ years of enterprise IT project management experience in healthcare or IT-related fields.
• Equivalent combination of education and paid experience may be considered.
• PMP certification is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise IT projects with significant scope and cross-functional teams.
• Develop, monitor, and control project plans, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to project teams, promoting best practices.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to stay on track.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and resolve complex issues.
• Communicate project status to leadership and stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Drive continuous improvement of IT processes and service delivery.
• Ensure milestones, deliverables, and service level agreements are met.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP preferred

Job description

IT Project Manager Senior### IT Project Manager SeniorApply: Hybrid eligible, with approval: 2317 Alumni Park Plaza: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 13, 2026 (21 days left to apply): R-000005543At UK King's Daughters, we’re not just a healthcare facility — we’re a family of dedicated professionals who share a passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients. We’re more than just a place to work; we’re a place to grow, thrive, and contribute to our community.**Job Description**:## Job SummaryLeads 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 ConditionsA. 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. NeverC. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 1. NeverE. 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. NeverG. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. NeverI. Working in confined spaces: 1. NeverJ. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 1. NeverK. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)L. Loud noises: 1. NeverM. Temperature extremes: 1. NeverN. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 1. NeverO. Radiation: 1. NeverP. Burns: 1. NeverQ. Cuts/Punctures: 1. NeverR. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 1. NeverS. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. NeverT. Combative/violent people: 1. NeverU. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. NeverV. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A ## Physical DemandsThis 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**:2317 Alumni Park Plaza**City, State**:Lexington, Kentucky