Project Management Senior - Health Information Technology (HIT)

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

UVA Health is seeking a Senior HIT Project Manager to lead Epic optimization, implementation, and continuous improvement, guiding cross-functional teams toward on-time, on-budget delivery. You will ensure alignment with organizational goals, balancing clinical, operational, and technical needs.

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with 2–3 onsite days weekly. You will drive enterprise initiatives, coach teams, and influence technology decisions that impact patient care, provider

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required; PMP and Epic experience preferred.
• Experience leading complex healthcare IT projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with a focus on delivery.
• Experience managing budgets, schedules, and scope for large initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex healthcare IT projects with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Manage Epic optimization, implementation, enhancements, and technology improvements.
• Partner with Epic leaders, clinicians, and stakeholders to align solutions with care goals.
• Develop project plans, resources, timelines, risk mitigation, and status reporting.
• Coordinate vendor activities and ensure integration of deliverables into projects.
• Facilitate governance, stakeholder engagement, and executive communications.
• Analyze performance, resource utilization, and key metrics for decision-making.
• Drive change management to improve adoption, workflow, and user experience.
• Provide leadership and coaching to project teams across complex challenges.
• Support enterprise initiatives including Epic optimization and new module deployments.

Skills

Project management

Epic knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Budget & scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree preferred

PMP Certification preferred

Tools

Epic Systems

Job description

Join a team at the forefront of healthcare technology transformation, leading strategic initiatives that enhance the tools clinicians and operational teams rely on every day. This is an opportunity to drive meaningful change across a nationally recognized academic health system while helping shape the future of digital healthcare delivery.

As a Senior HIT Project Manager, you will lead complex technology initiatives focused on Epic optimization, implementation, and continuous improvement. Working across clinical, operational, and technical teams, you will serve as the central point of accountability for project success, ensuring initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with organizational goals.

The Role

In this highly visible leadership role, you will manage multiple healthcare technology projects simultaneously, guiding initiatives from concept through implementation while partnering with stakeholders across UVA Health. Success requires strong project management expertise , exceptional communication skills, and the ability to balance operational priorities with technology advancement.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex healthcare IT projects with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Manage Epic optimization efforts, implementation of projects, enhancement initiatives, and strategic technology improvements.
• Partner with Epic application leaders, operational stakeholders, clinicians, and end users to ensure solutions support business and patient care objectives .
• Develop project plans, resource strategies, timelines, risk mitigation approaches, and status reporting frameworks.
• Coordinate vendor activities and ensure successful integration of vendor deliverables into project objectives.
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, governance activities, and executive-level project communications.
• Analyze project performance, resource utilization , and key metrics to support informed decision-making.
• Drive change management efforts that improve adoption, workflow efficiency, and user experience.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to project teams while helping solve complex organizational and technical challenges.
• Support enterprise initiatives including Epic optimization, new module deployments, Gold Star initiatives, Honor Roll initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.

This role offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, typically requiring 2 to 3 onsite days per week based on business needs.

Why UVA Health

UVA Health offers a unique combination of academic medicine, innovation, and large-scale enterprise transformation. As part of a health system committed to advancing patient care through technology, you will have the opportunity to influence projects that directly impact clinicians, staff, and patients across the organization.

What makes this opportunity stand out:

• Lead enterprise-wide Epic initiatives with organization-wide visibility and impact.
• Join a transformational environment supported by executive leadership committed to innovation and modernization.
• Expand your Epic expertise through exposure to multiple modules, optimization programs, and implementation efforts.
• Work alongside collaborative clinical, operational, and technical leaders dedicated to improving care delivery.
• Influence strategic healthcare technology decisions that improve provider experiences and operational efficiency.
• Gain broad exposure to large-scale healthcare transformation projects that accelerate professional growth.
• Be part of a nationally recognized academic health system known for excellence in patient care, research, and education.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced healthcare technology project leader who wants to move beyond project execution and play a meaningful role in shaping the future of healthcare delivery through technology.

Why People Love Living in Charlottesville

Charlottesville offers an exceptional quality of life that attracts professionals from across the country. Nestled in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, the region combines scenic outdoor recreation, award-winning wineries, vibrant arts and culture, and a thriving culinary scene. Residents enjoy easy access to hiking, cycling, music festivals, and year-round community events, while benefiting from the amenities of a university town and the charm of a welcoming community. For professionals and families alike, Charlottesville provides an outstanding balance of career opportunity , lifestyle, and affordability in one of the nation's most desirable places to live.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
• Experience: At least 5+ years of experience.
• Licensure: PMP Preferred and require within 4 years of hire.

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.

The pay range for this role is $87,783.00 - $175,565.00 annually. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.

Benefits

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

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.

UVA Health is an equal opportunity employer.