Senior Clinical Project Manager I

UAB Medicine; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 89,880 - 146,055; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational assistance

Generous paid time off

Employee assistance program

Wellness programs

Paid parental leave

PSLF program

Job summary

UAB Medicine is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex IT and business projects within Health System Information Services (HSIS) in Birmingham, Alabama. The role involves gathering requirements, mapping workflows, coordinating teams, and communicating project status to executive leadership.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Information Systems with 8+ years of related experience and may have PM certifications (PMP, Agile, Six Sigma).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field and eight (8) years of related experience required.
• Work experience may not substitute for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages complex and/or large projects and other meetings including documentation of participants, next steps and decisions made at the meeting.
• Leads activities of project team(s) including scheduling and facilitating team meetings.
• Create long and short-term project plans, to include setting project milestones, target completion dates and ensuring all deadlines are adhered to.
• Serves as point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy.
• Adjusts project schedule and target completion dates on the project as needed to accommodate for change related to the project.
• Communicates with executives or HSIS leadership to ensure the project is aligned with department goals.
• Documents and monitors any and all risks associated with the project.
• Updates project sponsor and team regarding project status and progress on a regular basis.
• Performs contract analysis including addressing any data stewardship concerns.
• Along with project sponsors, identifies measurable benefits of proposed projects.
• Convenes various standing or committee meetings as needed or as directed by supervisor.
• May author or assist with the authoring of departmental or project related communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Job description

Position Overview

Pay range: $89,880 - $146,055 / year

Benefits and perks available for eligible positions include: robust educational assistance programs, generous paid time off, employee assistance and wellness programs, paid parental leave, qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program, plus more.

Job Highlights

A team of more than 600 professionals, Health System Information Services (HSIS) works to keep UAB Medicine's IT systems and infrastructure running smoothly to deliver quality and innovative care to our patients. Join our nationally ranked team at UAB Medicine, amongst the top 150 Places to Work in 2025 as ranked by Becker's Healthcare. Also, we have achieved top ratings in the Most Wired survey for a total of 21 years.

Job Description

To gather and review business requirements, technical specifications, business process redesign and information workflow. Identify appropriate resources to map, create and document needed project specifications if business requirements, technical specification or workflow processes do not exist. To document details of project scope and objectives, works with appropriate HSIS leaders to define the role of each project team member in order to effectively define and coordinate the activities of the project team(s). To effectively communicate with customers regularly for the duration of the project; informing them of project delays and issues. To routinely create and/or deliver electronic presentations about project initiation, status and closure to the Office of the Chief Information Officer and attend all relevant huddle meetings. May mentor more junior project management staff and manage their project work as needed.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Independently manages complex and/or large projects and other meetings including documentation of participants, next steps and decisions made at the meeting.
• Leads activities of project team(s) including scheduling and facilitating team meetings.
• Create long and short-term project plans, to include setting project milestones, target completion dates and ensuring all deadlines are adhered to.
• Serves as point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy.
• Adjusts project schedule and target completion dates on the project as needed to accommodate for change related to the project.
• Communicates with executives or HSIS leadership to ensure the project is aligned with department goals.
• Documents and monitors any and all risks associated with the project.
• Updates project sponsor and team regarding project status and progress on a regular basis.
• Performs contract analysis including addressing any data stewardship concerns.
• Along with project sponsors, identifies measurable benefits of proposed projects.
• Convenes various standing or committee meetings as needed or as directed by supervisor.
• May author or assist with the authoring of departmental or project related communication.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or a related field and eight (8) years of related experience required. Work experience may NOT substitute for education requirement.

Project Management or process certifications preferred (PMP, Agile, Six Sigma, etc.)

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Presentation skills

Strong organizational, planning and prioritization skills Ability to build and maintain trust

Ability to work as part of a team Ability to perform work independently

Why Work at UAB Medicine

We are UAB Medicine, Alabama's largest and most comprehensive health system, recognized nationally for delivering world-class patient care, pioneering research, and cutting-edge medical education. We proudly serve more than 1.2 million patients each year – from every county in Alabama, all 50 states, and many countries around the world. Our network spans numerous hospitals, emergency departments, more than 67 other sites of care, and a team of over 3,100 physicians. Our key facilities include UAB Hospital – ranked the No. 1 hospital in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report and home to the state's first ACS-verified Level I adult trauma center and only Magnet-designated hospital – along with UAB Hospital-Callahan Eye and five UAB St. Vincent's hospitals serving central Alabama.

UAB Medicine offers careers across a wide range of practice environments, from our internationally renowned academic medical center and award-winning community hospitals to our primary and specialty care clinics across the state. Whether you're seeking the fast-paced learning environment of a tertiary care setting or the close-knit environment of a community facility, there's a place for you on our team where you can become part of a mission-driven organization committed to delivering life-changing care. With nearly every medical specialty represented and unlimited opportunities for growth, you'll find the right fit for your skills and career goals. We care for you by offering comprehensive, industry-leading benefit packages to support the individual preferences and circumstances of our diverse staff.