HCIS PMO - Project Manager

The University of Iowa Research is seeking a Health Care Information Systems Project Manager to lead strategic healthcare IT initiatives. This role involves applying professional project management methodologies to ensure project goals are met while collaborating with various stakeholders in a complex healthcare environment. Responsibilities Plan, estimate, organize, and manage multiple small to medium projects and larger-scale strategic initiatives Lead project teams using established PMO methodologies and PMBOK principles Hold regular core team meetings and ad-hoc project reviews with sponsors and stakeholders Maintain team enthusiasm, energy, and focus throughout the project lifecycle Establish effective teamwork, communication, and reporting at all organizational levels Develop continuous improvement processes and lessons learned to enhance PMO methodologies Collaborate with project sponsors to develop comprehensive business cases Develop and maintain the Project Charter, Stakeholder Register, and Project Management Plan Create detailed project schedules, work breakdown structures (WBS), scope statements, and deliverables Assemble project teams, assign responsibilities, and develop resource plans Estimate costs, create project budgets, and manage financial tracking Document issues and risks and develop comprehensive risk registers Create Communication Plans, Change Management Plans, and Benefit Management Plans Execute project management plans to meet all project requirements Monitor and control project schedules, scope changes, and costs using appropriate tools Implement approved actions and workarounds to proactively manage project risks Validate and control scope throughout the project lifecycle Monitor cost, schedule, and technical performance of projects Facilitate project meetings and distribute agendas and minutes Manage project dependencies, issues, and change requests Coordinate vendor management and contract oversight Coordinate Go-Live activities, including readiness assessments (90/60/30 days) Establish and manage command centers for major system implementations Collaborate with the Information Security Office and Heath Care compliance Oversee interface development, testing, and validation activities Manage training programs, including super user and end-user training Develop downtime procedures and business continuity plans Manage projects involving AI-powered tools for clinical decision support, predictive analytics, and workflow optimization Leverage AI-powered project management tools to enhance planning, risk prediction, and resource optimization Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and project metrics Provide monthly status reports to stakeholders Manage benefits realization tracking and reporting Update project status in the ESC Dashboard and Teamwork PMIS Measure project performance and conduct variance analysis Obtain formal acceptance and sign-off from stakeholders Document lessons learned and conduct project retrospectives Complete project closure reports and archive documentation Conduct project satisfaction surveys Transfer knowledge and deliverables to operations teams Propose improvements to PMO methodologies and best practices Coach and mentor project team members in PM tools and processes Provide leadership through effective communication and negotiation Offer continuous feedback, recognize achievements, and recommend improvements Contribute to PMO standards, templates, and training development Skills A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business or Management, Public Health, Health Administration or a related Health Industry discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience 1-3 years of project management experience in implementing and managing multiple medium to large-scale healthcare IT initiatives/projects Proven ability to engage and lead technology projects in healthcare or related industries Experience working independently with a strong customer service orientation, utilizing established PMO methodologies, processes, and tools Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of engaging all levels of management and clinical staff Strong organizational, facilitation, and problem-solving skills Experience leading teams through organizational change with a positive and collaborative attitude Proficiency in project management tools, including the MS Suite, MS Teams, MS Visio, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint Working knowledge of PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) principles and methodologies Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities Understanding of healthcare workflows, clinical operations, and regulatory compliance requirements Familiarity with AI technologies and their applications in healthcare, or willingness to develop expertise through training Project management experience in a healthcare delivery setting Proven ability to contribute as an individual in successful project management and implementation Preference will be given to candidates with educational qualifications and certifications in conjunction with project management experience in the healthcare industry PMI Project Management Professional (PMP), Master Certificate in Project Management, Public Health Certification, Informatics Certificate, PRINCE2, AIPM Certified Practicing Project Manager (CPPM), ITIL v3, Lean, Agile, and/or Six Sigma certification A master's degree in Business Administration, Business or Management, Public Health, Health Administration, or a related discipline within the healthcare industry Benefits 24 days of paid vacation per year to start Paid sick leave Company Overview The Office of the Vice President for Research is committed to forging new frontiers of discovery by providing resources and support to researchers and innovators at the University of Iowa, to promote a culture of creativity that enriches the campus, the state, and the world. 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