Senior Healthcare IT Project Leader

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead high-impact Healthcare IT initiatives across the organization from inception to stabilization. You will work with executive leadership and clinical, operational, and technical teams to define objectives, manage budgets, timelines and resources, and deliver measurable outcomes.

The role requires strong vendor management, risk mitigation, and communication skills to keep sponsors informed and align project goals with patient

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and successful delivery of multiple concurrent Healthcare IT projects from initiation through implementation and stabilization.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, resources, risk mitigation, and communication strategies.
• Ensure adherence to BILH PMO standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks.
• Partner with stakeholders across clinical, business, and technical areas to define project objectives, success metrics, and deliverables.
• Identify, assess, and proactively mitigate project risks and issues to maintain momentum and stakeholder confidence.
• Accurately estimate and manage required resources to achieve project milestones within scope and schedule.
• Provide clear and timely communication of project updates, expectations, and changes to sponsors and stakeholders through dashboards, reports, and presentations.
• Oversee vendor performance and contracts, ensuring alignment with project goals and service expectations.
• Resolve conflicts and address project-related challenges through effective collaboration and negotiation.
• Manage scope changes, identify potential impacts, and implement contingency plans as needed.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of PMO processes, tools, and best practices to improve delivery efficiency and outcomes

Job description

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead high-impact Healthcare IT initiatives across the organization from inception to stabilization. You will work with executive leadership and clinical, operational, and technical teams to define objectives, manage budgets, timelines and resources, and deliver measurable outcomes.

The role requires strong vendor management, risk mitigation, and communication skills to keep sponsors informed and align project goals with patient