Remote Epic Project Lead for Healthcare IT Programs

TEKsystems; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Pre-tax & Roth options

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

HSA

Transit benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Epic Project Manager to lead a portfolio of healthcare IT initiatives, including Community Connect expansion, new Epic modules, and enterprise‑wide optimization projects. This Contract to Hire role is fully remote, based in Chicago, IL, with a pay range of $60.00–$70.00 per hour.

You will partner with clinical, operational, technical, and executive stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and deliverables; develop schedules and budgets; drive PMO practices;

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Epic Community Connect programs.
• Experience overseeing multiple Epic modules and cross-functional Epic initiatives.
• Familiarity with Monday.com or similar project portfolio management tools.
• Previous experience in a PMO environment.
• Knowledge of clinical workflows and healthcare operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple Epic initiatives from project inception through implementation and post-go-live support.
• Manage Community Connect expansion projects, including planning, stakeholder alignment, implementation coordination, and risk mitigation.
• Oversee new Epic module deployments, application enhancements, upgrades, and optimization efforts.
• Partner with operational, clinical, technical, and executive stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Facilitate project governance meetings and provide transparent communication on project status, risks, issues, and resolutions.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and implementation roadmaps.
• Drive adherence to PMO standards, methodologies, and project management best practices.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Epic application analysts, technical teams, clinical leaders, and third-party vendors.
• Monitor project performance metrics and proactively address project risks and dependencies.
• Support organizational change management, training coordination, and go-live planning activities.
• Utilize Monday.com and other project management tools to track project progress, document updates, and maintain project visibility across stakeholders.

Skills

Epic Project Management

Healthcare IT

Stakeholder Management

PMO

Cross-functional Leadership

Monday.com

Risk Management

Vendor Coordination

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced Epic Project Manager to lead a portfolio of healthcare IT initiatives, including Community Connect expansion, new Epic modules, and enterprise‑wide optimization projects. This Contract to Hire role is fully remote, based in Chicago, IL, with a pay range of $60.00–$70.00 per hour.

You will partner with clinical, operational, technical, and executive stakeholders to define scope, timelines, and deliverables; develop schedules and budgets; drive PMO practices;