Senior IT Project Manager

Essen Health Care; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Essen Health Care in New York is looking for a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee healthcare technology initiatives. You will lead multiple IT projects ensuring alignment with organizational goals and healthcare regulations. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in healthcare IT project management and be proficient in project management tools. Essen Health Care offers a supportive work environment and values diversity among its employees.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in healthcare IT project coordination or management.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships.
• Proven ability to lead projects under healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple healthcare IT projects from initiation to implementation.
• Coordinate between clinical, operational, and IT stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project plans and status reports.

Skills

Healthcare IT project coordination

Project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Asana)

Excellent communication skills

Organizational and problem-solving skills

Knowledge of healthcare systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, IT, or related field

PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification

Tools

MS Project

Jira

Confluence

Smartsheet

Visio

Job description

Company Overview

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, providing high-quality, compassionate care to some of the state’s most vulnerable and underserved residents.

Founded in 1999, we’ve grown from a single primary care office into a network of 50+ locations offering urgent care, primary care and specialty services, from women’s health to endocrinology and psychiatry. We also provide nursing home support, care management, and in‑home care through our Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, our team of 500+ providers deliver care in‑person, at home, or via telehealth, ensuring patients get the support they need when and where they need it.

We’re looking for talented, motivated individuals to join our growing team. Whether you’re a medical provider, administrator, or operations professional, there’s a career here for you. Join us in making a real difference in the health of our community.

Position Title: Senior IT Project Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to oversee and drive the successful execution of healthcare technology initiatives. In this role, you will lead the coordination of multiple IT projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, compliance with healthcare regulations, and timely delivery. You will act as the central point of communication between stakeholders, technical teams, and leadership, facilitating collaboration and resolving issues to keep projects on track.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple healthcare IT projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring scope, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clinical, operational, and IT stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and status reports for leadership review.
• Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating when necessary.
• Oversee resource allocation and workload distribution to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and data security standards (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH).
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and presentations to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Support change management efforts, including training coordination and post‑implementation support.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure successful system integrations and solution deployments.
• Mentor junior project coordinators and team members to build internal capacity and improve project delivery practices.
• Experience 5+ years in healthcare IT project coordination or project management, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems.
• Proven experience managing cross‑functional teams and vendor relationships.
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana) and documentation tools (Confluence, Visio).
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging for clinical, technical, and executive audiences.

Education Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, Information Technology, Business Management, or related field.
• PMP, CSM, or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with healthcare data analytics and reporting.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project methodologies.

Essen Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.