Senior IT Project Manager - EHR Implementation

RiseMe; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Qualifications

• Active PMP certification with PMI, 5+ years in project management for complex IT initiatives.
• 7–9 years of PM experience, including multi-team, multi-vendor environments.
• Proven track record implementing an EHR/EMR system for a paper-to-electronic transition.
• Experience with health informatics/health IT and EHR/EMR systems.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Residence in Pennsylvania required; ability to work onsite in Harrisburg two days/week.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the EHR implementation from planning through operations and maintenance.
• Develop, maintain and monitor project plans, timelines, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional IT teams, clinical stakeholders and vendors to meet requirements.
• Manage scope, risks, issues, dependencies and change requests.
• Lead governance meetings and provide status reports to leadership.
• Support change management, user adoption and training activities.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and receive stakeholder approval.
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation and team communications.

Skills

PMP certified

Project management

EHR/EMR

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead a large-scale Electronic Health Record (EHR) implementation across multiple clinical locations. This role will oversee the transition from paper-based charting to an electronic system and manage the project through implementation, operational readiness, and transition to ongoing support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of the EHR implementation, including planning, execution, testing, training, deployment, and transition to operations and maintenance.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate cross-functional IT teams, clinical stakeholders, and vendors to meet business and technical requirements.
• Manage project scope, risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests.
• Lead governance meetings and provide regular status reports to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Support organizational change management, user adoption, and training activities.
• Ensure project deliverables meet established quality standards and receive stakeholder approval.
• Maintain project documentation and facilitate effective communication across teams.

Required Qualifications

• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI, held for a minimum of five years. A valid copy must be submitted with the résumé.
• Seven to nine years of relevant project management experience, including at least seven years managing complex technical initiatives involving multiple IT teams and vendors.
• Demonstrated experience implementing an EHR system for an organization transitioning from paper-based charting.
• Experience with EHR/EMR systems, health informatics, and health IT.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale projects from initiation through successful implementation.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Must currently reside in Pennsylvania.
• Ability to work onsite in Harrisburg two days per week and attend off-site meetings as requested.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with public health programs and related operational needs.
• Experience leading organizational change management with independent customers.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and project portfolio management tools.