University of Iowa Research ยท 8 hours ago
HCIS PMO - Project Manager
Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$58K/yr - $105K/yr
1+ years expThe 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.
Research
No H1B
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
University of Iowa Research
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase