Program Manager - Health Information Technology (HIT)

Virginia AG; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 186,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement Savings

Disability Insurance

Health Savings Plans

Certification and Education Support

Job summary

UVA Health in Charlottesville seeks a HIT Program Manager to lead one of the health system’s most significant enterprise technology initiatives. You will guide Epic transformation programs at the intersection of strategy, clinical operations, IT, and vendor partnerships, delivering measurable organizational value.

You will oversee governance, execution across multiple workstreams, and stakeholder engagement, mentoring teams while driving operational excellence and adoption of new technology to

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in program management or healthcare technology leadership.
• PMP certification required within one year of hire; PMI PgMP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of complex healthcare technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and patient care objectives.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing governance, status reporting, and decision support.
• Direct and coordinate multiple Epic projects and workstreams, including large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Partner with clinicians, IT professionals, and vendor partners to drive program success.
• Manage program budgets, resources, vendor engagements, risks, and dependencies across the portfolio.
• Establish governance structures, reporting frameworks, and communication plans.

Skills

Program management

Healthcare leadership

Epic transformation

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Tools

Epic Systems

Job description

Healthcare technology transformation succeeds when visionary leaders can align strategy, people, and complex systems into meaningful results. This role offers the opportunity to lead one of UVA Health's most significant enterprise technology initiatives, helping shape the future experience of clinicians, operational teams, and patients across the health system.

As the HIT Program Manager, you will provide program leadership for large-scale healthcare technology initiatives, with a particular focus on strategic Epic transformation efforts. You will operate at the intersection of executive leadership, clinical operations, information technology, and vendor partnerships, ensuring high-impact programs are executed successfully while delivering measurable organizational value.

The Role

This is a highly visible leadership position responsible for overseeing complex, interconnected healthcare technology programs and projects that support UVA Health's strategic objectives . You will provide governance, direction, and oversight across multiple workstreams while helping drive operational excellence, technology adoption, and organizational readiness.

In this role, you will:

• Lead a portfolio of complex healthcare technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, operational priorities, and patient care objectives .
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing program governance, strategic recommendations, status reporting, and decision support.
• Direct and coordinate multiple interconnected Epic projects and workstreams, including large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Partner closely with clinical leaders, physicians, operational teams, IT professionals, and vendor partners to drive program success.
• Manage program budgets, resource allocation, vendor engagements, dependencies, risks, and competing priorities across the portfolio.
• Establish and maintain governance structures, project management standards, reporting frameworks, dashboards, and communication plans.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle from intake, planning, and execution through implementation, adoption, and benefits of realization.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement and executive communications while navigating organizational change and competing business priorities.
• Identify risks, barriers, and dependencies early while developing mitigation strategies and contingency plans.
• Mentor project teams, sponsors, and stakeholders on program management with best practices and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Lead initiatives that optimize workflows, improve operational efficiency, and enhance the technology experience for healthcare providers and staff.

Success in this role requires strong healthcare technology leadership experience, exceptional communication skills, executive presence, and the ability to influence and guide stakeholders across a large, complex health system.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health is a nationally recognized academic health system committed to advancing patient care, research, education, and innovation. This role provides a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide technology transformation efforts that directly impact thousands of caregivers, providers, and patients.

What makes this opportunity exceptional:

• Lead one of UVA Health's most strategic and highly visible technology transformation programs.
• Work directly with executive leadership and key decisionmakers across the organization.
• Drive large-scale Epic initiatives that improve clinical workflows, provider experience, operational efficiency, and patient care outcomes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including physicians, operational leaders, clinical stakeholders, IT professionals, and Epic experts.
• Join an organization investing heavily in innovation, modernization, and digital transformation.
• Gain exposure to enterprise-level program leadership and complex healthcare technology initiatives.
• Influence transformational change across a nationally respected academic medical center and health system.
• Be part of a collaborative culture where leadership supports innovation, continuous improvement, and professional growth.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers an exceptional blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle balance. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, the region is known for its vibrant cultural scene, award-winning restaurants and wineries, abundant outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy easy access to hiking, cycling, live music, and year-round events while benefiting from the amenities of a thriving university town. For healthcare professionals and their families, Charlottesville provides an outstanding quality of life with the charm of a smaller community and the resources of a nationally recognized academic environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree Preferred.

Experience: 8 years.

Licensure: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar certification is required within one year of hire. PMI (PgMP)® preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement Savings
• Long-term and Short-term Disability
• Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Certification and Education Support

The pay range for this role is $93,156.00 - $186,311.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment .