uEHR Implementation Team: Project Manager

Valley Health System (New Jersey); Paramus (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays & PTO

Life Insurance & EAP

Job summary

Valley Health System in Paramus, NJ, seeks a uEHR Implementation Team Project Manager to lead cross-functional initiatives from initiation to close. You will coordinate planning, resources, risks, and communications to meet scope, schedule, and budget while aligning with clinical and operational stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, problem solving, and execution excellence across multiple concurrent initiatives in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Informatics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline relevant to the supported function is strongly preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and 4 years of technical application experience in lieu of degree may be considered

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional projects from initiation through completion.
• Ensure delivery within scope, timeline, budget, and quality expectations.
• Manage project planning, resources, risks, issues, and stakeholder communication.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Mentoring/coaching

Execution focus

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Informatics/IS/CS

Equivalent combo of education and 4 years’ technical application experience

Tools

PMP Certification

Job description

Valley Health System is seeking a uEHR Implementation Team: Project Manager. This role leads and coordinates cross-functional projects from initiation through completion, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, budget, and quality expectations. Responsible for project planning, resource coordination, risk and issue management, stakeholder communication, status reporting, and adherence to organizational project management standards. Partners with operational, clinical, technical, and executive stakeholders to achieve project objectives and drive successful outcomes. Demonstrates strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills while managing multiple concurrent initiatives.Position SummaryThe position manages moderate to large, cross-functional projects with defined scope and complexity, ensuring delivery within timelines, budget, and quality expectations.EducationBachelor’s degree in Informatics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related discipline relevant to the supported function is strongly preferred.Equivalent combination of education and 4 years of technical application experience in lieu of degree may be consideredPMP Certification Required .ExperienceMinimum of 3 years of progressive experience in information systems, application support, or a related field preferred2+ years of project management experience preferredExperience working with application support, workflow analysis, and system configurationSkillsProven ability to lead and deliver complex projects by managing scope, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables.Strong project planning and coordination skills with experience managing cross-functional teams and multiple workstreams.Demonstrated expertise in budget management, resource planning, and financial tracking to ensure efficient project execution.Skilled in identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks, issues, and dependencies while escalating concerns appropriately.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including status reporting, meeting facilitation, and executive updates.Experience applying project management methodologies, governance standards, and documentation best practices.Strong leadership, collaboration, and influencing skills with the ability to align teams and drive results in a matrixed environment.Ability to mentor, coach, and develop project team members while promoting consistent project management practices.Proven track record of independently managing high-complexity, high-risk initiatives with a focus on execution, accountability, and delivery excellence.Supervision ExercisedMay provide guidance, coaching, and mentoring to peers and junior staffCompetenciesProject DeliveryManage end-to-end delivery of projects with defined scope, timelines, and dependenciesDevelop detailed project plans across multiple teams and workstreamsTrack progress and ensure adherence to milestones and deliverablesExecute within established project management frameworks and standardsFinancial & Resource ManagementDevelop and manage project budgets for assigned initiativesTrack expenses, monitor variances, and escalate budget risks as neededCoordinate and manage resource assignments to support project plansEnsure appropriate utilization of assigned team resourcesRisk & Issue ManagementIdentify, track, and document risks, issues, and dependenciesEscalate risks and barriers in a timely mannerSupport mitigation planning to maintain delivery timelinesCommunicationProvide regular project status reportingFacilitate team meetings, updates, and decision trackingSupport alignment across project stakeholders and teamsGovernance & StandardsFollow established project methodologies, tools, and documentation standardsMaintain accurate project documentation, status reports, and deliverablesEnsure compliance with defined governance processesTeam Collaboration & DevelopmentCoordinate work across cross-functional team membersSupport onboarding and knowledge sharing for team membersPromote consistent project management practices across teams and departmentsMentor and train others who are in project management rolesTrain team members who participate on project teamsWorking ConditionsPleasant office surroundings. May have exposure to agitated, delirious, confused patients and/or family members exhibiting aggressive displays of threatening and/or violent behavior.Moderate. Lifting to 50 lbs. Sitting, bending walking as required for equipment installation and maintenance. Typical hospital hazards. Is subject to stressful situations.Job LocationKraft CenterShiftDay (United States of America)BenefitsMedical/Prescription, Dental & Vision Discount Program (Full Time/Part Time Employees)Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D(Full Time Employees)Flexible Spending Accounts and Commuter Benefit PlansSupplemental Voluntary Benefits ( e.g. Short-term and Long-term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Legal Support, etc.)6 Paid Holidays, Paid Time Off (varies), Wellness Time Off, Extended IllnessRetirement PlanTuition AssistanceEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Valley Health LifeStyles Fitness Center Membership DiscountDay Care Discounts for Various Daycare FacilitiesSalaryJoining Valley Health System means becoming part of a dedicated team that values the highest quality of care in a supportive environment. In our commitment to high performance and reliability, we encourage and recognize exceptional individual performance through our industry leading compensation practices including a starting salary and benefits in accordance with your role, experience, education, and licensure. Actual individual salaries vary depending on these factors. The salary listed does not include other forms of compensation or benefits.Pay Range: $90,168.00 - $112,715.20The posted pay range reflects the compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE)EEO StatementValley Health System does not discriminate on the basis of ancestry, age, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, civil union status, color, creed, disability, domestic partnership, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, marital status, medical condition or illness, mental or physical handicap, national origin, nationality, perceived disability, pregnancy, race, refusal to submit to genetic testing or make available results of such tests, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran’s status or any other protected basis, in accordance with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws. This applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training and development, promotion, transfer, termination, layoff, compensation, benefits, social and recreational programs, and all other conditions and privileges of employment.