Senior Project Manager

Calance; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare IT company seeks a Senior Project Manager in Fort Worth, TX. The role involves managing high-visibility IT projects and ensuring delivery within scope and timelines. Candidates should possess extensive experience in EHR systems and Epic Applications. Responsibilities include collaborating across departments, overseeing project documentation, and mentoring junior managers. This is a contract-to-hire position requiring independence and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of direct job-role experience required.
• 7+ years of experience with EHR systems necessary.
• 5+ years of experience with Epic Application Modules required.
• 5+ years working within a PMO.
• Experience in Waterfall project management; Agile is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand project scope.
• Utilize PMO Playbook and PMBOK best practices.
• Manage project risk and change management.
• Assist with mentorship of junior project managers.
• Create standard project documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Project Management

Risk management

EHR systems experience

Epic Applications Modules experience

Team collaboration

Time management

Agile methodology

Waterfall methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PMO Playbook

PMBOK

Job description

Senior Project Manager

As a Senior Project Manager you will be an independent contributing IT professional within the Project Management family. The Senior Project Manager plays a critical role in the coordination and completion of a variety of IT projects. The Senior Project Manager will work closely with other IT teams and operational stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered completely within scope and on time. The Senior Project Manager supports new and existing hospitals, hospital services, new and existing clinics and inpatient and outpatient department implementations, Epic Upgrades and Epic Modules, as well as optimization projects for the Epic teams (Patient Access, Revenue Cycle, Inpatient, Ambulatory, Anesthesia/OR, Ancillary, Training, Data Integration, Database/ETL, Digital Experience, Business Intelligence, Security and Technical Teams). The Senior Project Manager must have excellent organization and communication skills and have experience in working with team members of different groups to achieve quality results in a timely manner.

The Senior Project Manager will be expected to manage and own projects that are high visibility, larger, more complex, and potentially more sensitive in nature.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate interdepartmentally to understand project scope, requirements, and success criteria
• Ensure a common understanding by setting expectations in accordance with the Project Plan, in order to align the stakeholders and team members.
• Utilize PMO Playbook and PMBOK best practices and process/knowledge areas to effectively manage and complete projects
• Manage the development or direct creation of standard project artifacts and their updates as necessary (Project Charter, Project Resourcing/Sh staffing, WBS/Project Schedule, Requirements documentation, status reporting, presentations, communication plan, risk/issue registry, lessons learned, close out documentation, and others as required)
• Scope management and project change management
• PPM/Project Management tool updates for assigned projects
• Manage risks/issues and escalating as necessary
• Guide and direct project team members to ensure compliance with set standards, procedures, and guidelines
• Evaluate the progress of a project to detect limitations or faults to seek solutions
• Successfully manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Assist in the mentorship and development of more junior project managers
• Assist in internal PMO process improvement initiatives
• Assist in annual budgeting and portfolio planning activities

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Position requires 10 years or more of direct job‑role experience.
• Position requires 7 years or more of experience with EHR systems.
• Position requires 5 years or more of experience with Epic Application Modules.
• 5 or more years working within a PMO.
• Experience with software systems’ implementation lifecycle.
• Experience in Waterfall project management methodology; Agile methodology experience is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group of executives, managers, and other subject matter experts.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize work, manage time and respond effectively to a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to exercise sound political and environmental judgment as appropriate to support successful project implementation; demonstrated knowledge and skills in assessing and mitigating risks through risk planning.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong work ethic and a team‑player attitude with a deep commitment to customer satisfaction.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification

• CSM Certification is a plus.

Employment Type

Contract to Hire (no 3rd parties)

Duration

6 months to Hire

Location

Fort Worth, TX

Requirements

• Must be authorized to work in USA: No sponsorship.
• Required Experience: Direct Job role, EHR Systems, Epic Applications Modules.