Project Manager- Expert (Epic Third-Party Procurement PM) (HYBRID)

Job Title: Project Manager- Expert (Epic Third-Party Procurement PM) (HYBRID)
Location: Raleigh/Durham, NC
Duration: 12+ Months
Job Description:
The Project Manager oversees the implementation and integration of third-party applications as part of Epic EHR implementation program. They provide additional coordination and communication for their team. Reports to the EHR Program Management Office.
Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the EHR Program Director, EHR PMO Manager, Application Manager, and other Project Managers to coordinate activities.
• Assist the EHR PMO Manager and Application Manager with the development of business cases for approval by the Information Technology Board and Governance (ITGB)
• Ensure coordination and communication between Client and the Office of the State Chief Information Officer (CIO), Department of Information Technology, and the DIT/Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO)
• Experience with Health Information Technology (HIT) projects with an emphasis on clinical information systems and healthcare application interoperability
• Highly proficient knowledge of PMI standards for project management is required, experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies preferred.
• Develop and maintain project plans according to State and Client IT project management methodology; must be familiar with Microsoft Project and MS SharePoint
• Maintain the scope, schedule, and quality of the project in their specific application areas.
• Must have In-depth knowledge of IT project management, IT project budgeting, costing, QA methodologies, processes, and standards.
• Familiarly with IT procurements and vendor/contract management
• Advise and coach team members by providing guidance on project issues, key success factors of the project, and lessons learned.
• Set clear expectations for team members.
• Organize resources within the organization.
• Identify and manage issues and risks, assuring appropriate resolution/escalation and mitigation strategies are documented, and status tracked.

Skills:
SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceExperience with project managementRequired7YearsEHR/Health IT training experienceRequired6YearsCapacity to manage multiple competing objectives and to clearly communicate resultsRequired3YearsAbility to lead others and to communicate the importance of training to all stakeholdersRequired3YearsStrong organizational and coordination skills; ability to sequence activities logicallyRequired3YearsAbility to develop and adhere to time schedules in order to meet project deadlinesRequired3YearsInterpersonal skills to function well in administrative, management, and patient care environmentsRequired3YearsAbility to work effectively with staff that have a wide range of seniorityRequired3YearsKnowledge of and the ability to use PC-based word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software to create teaching and learning materials and docRequired7YearsExcellent knowledge of English grammar and spelling for use in both verbal and written communicationRequired3YearsExisting knowledge of state government culture, personnel, and processesHighly desired6Years