Senior IT Project Manger

This position is ideally hybrid in Austin, TX. Remote with travel for critical milestones for the right candidate. Relocation is also an option. Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior IT Manager to lead the management and implementation of an Electronic Health Records (EHR) project - Epic. Experience with multiple end-to-end Epic implementations is necessary. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of successfully managing large-scale IT projects in a healthcare setting, preferably EHR in a clinical/ambulatory setting , with strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive projects to completion on time and within budget. Responsibilities Project Management: Lead and manage the end-to-end implementation of EHR projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closing phases. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including clinical staff, IT teams, and external vendors, to ensure project alignment with organizational goals and objectives. Resource Allocation: Coordinate and allocate resources effectively to ensure project milestones are met. This includes managing project teams, budgets, and timelines. Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact. Proactively address issues as they arise. Change Management: Implement and manage change management processes to ensure smooth adoption of new systems and technologies. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to facilitate transition. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all project deliverables meet the highest quality standards and comply with regulatory requirements. Reporting: Provide regular project updates to senior leadership, including status reports, progress metrics, and performance evaluations. Vendor Management: Liaise with EHR and other third-party vendors to ensure that project requirements are clearly communicated and met. Other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in IT project management, with a focus on EHR implementations. Experience with Epic is a must. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is required. Experience working in an academic medical center is required. Strong understanding of healthcare IT systems, project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), and change management processes. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects in a healthcare environment. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering practical and innovative solutions. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree is preferred. Additional certifications in Epic (e.g., Epic Project Manager, Epic Application Manager) are preferred. Great benefits, ideal work/life balance, and long-term employment with a high growth organization.