LHRAC-00070 - Project Manager HIS PMO

The University of Kansas Health System; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Health System is seeking a Project Manager for the HIS PMO at the Broadmoor Campus to lead IT projects from initiation through deployment, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.

You will manage cross‑functional teams, coordinate with business owners and vendors, create and maintain project plans and budgets, monitor risks, and provide clear status updates to stakeholders, while upholding PMO processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages small to medium IT projects across disciplines.
• Develops and maintains project plans, budgets, and schedules.
• Facilitates stakeholder discussions and communications across teams.
• Ensures project scope, schedule, and budget are met.
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams and vendors.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Position Title LHRAC-00070 - Project Manager HIS PMO Broadmoor Campus

Position Summary / Career Interest:

Project Managers are responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects within agreed upon budget, scope, and timelines. The position requires an individual with the ability to manage numerous small and medium projects across various functional disciplines as well as a general knowledge of the management of information technology systems and processes.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Performs day-to-day management of all phases of small and medium sized projects assigned to the portfolio; these phases include initiation, detailed design and development, build, testing, training, and deployment.
• Demonstrates strong communication and presentation skills including the ability to facilitate discussions across disciplines.
• Coordinates all project activities with business owners/stakeholders and cross-functional teams: technical, application, operational subject matter experts, and vendors.
• Creation and management of project plans, issues, risk mitigation plans, project budget, SharePoint worksites, and all other project management-related documentation.
• Collaborates closely with the business owners, stakeholders, and IT teams to identify and document detailed objectives and deliverables that might impact strategic direction.
• Determines project requirements and deliverables to develop the project scope, schedule, and cost using established PMO processes and best practices.
• Manages and maintains project schedule and milestones through project team status updates; review and manage all changes to the requirements through a formally defined scope change process.
• Works with management, up to Director level, in an effective, proactive manner.
• Communicating frequently to provide project status, including project health, issues, risks, and impacts on the schedule including scope changes.
• Measures and monitors progress at clearly defined points to ensure that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and that it meets or exceeds expectations; balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks.
• Support Sr. Project Managers by assisting with a portion of the large project/program deliverables.
• Proactively develops and enhances PMO methodology.
• Anticipates and meets, or exceeds, internal and/or external customer expectations and requirements; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers.
• Ability to work and thrive in a dynamic environment. Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate 3 or more years of project management experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute (PMI)

Knowledge Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft products: Project, Office, and Visio
• Read, write and speak English

Time Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: R-55653

Important information for you to know as you apply:

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.