IT Project Manager - Digital Technology Services

IT Project Manager

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It's also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The IT Project Manager will be responsible for the execution of multiple projects simultaneously across a wide range of customer groups across the Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) network. Responsible for the planning, oversight, and documentation of all aspects of the project lifecycle. Will work closely with leadership to make sure that the scope and direction of each project is on schedule, as well as other departments and the project team for support. Manages a balanced portfolio of mid-sized to large projects. Serves as a mentor to other Project Managers, Team Leaders and Resource Managers. Accountable to Portfolio Manager(s) for project statuses for relevant customer group(s).

This position is a hybrid opportunity and can require being onsite anywhere up to 25% at any Hackensack Meridian Health location as needed.

A day in the life of an IT Project Manager at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the execution of projects which are completed on-time, within budget and within scope.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring alignment and technical feasibility.
• Develop, review and evaluate detailed project plans, schedules and budgets to monitor and track progress and ensure the appropriate resource allocation and successfully meets project timelines.
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification / change management techniques.
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Successfully manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders and communicates effectively to management and team members.
• Perform risk and issue management to minimize project risks and issues.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Creates technical diagrams and process flows.
• Keeps informed of technical and management advances in IT including introductions of industry best practices.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree; or equivalent relevant experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• A minimum of 5 years of IT and healthcare work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of program/project management experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of equivalent leadership experience.
• Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise and leadership capabilities in project management and systems development methodology.
• Develop and deliver presentations, training sessions and demos.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid facilitation and organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Project Professional.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Experience with Epic Systems, including implementations.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• Project Management Professional Certification.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation Minimum rate of $111,924.80 Annually HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package. The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts. In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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