IT Project Manager

This position initiates, plans, executes, and finalizes the technology component implementations for all assigned projects within established budget and schedule constraints. Utilizing standard project management methodologies, the Project Manager manages the efforts of all team members (organizational resources and engaged third‑party vendors/consultants) to deliver technology components according to project scope and goals.

The appropriate level of methodology rigor and deliverables is based on the scope and complexity of technologies identified during project initiation and discovery. The Project Manager oversees relevant quality control activities and reports progress throughout the project lifecycle. In most situations, assigned technology implementations will be components associated with organizational construction capital programs and projects.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct and manage project development and execution from initiation through closeout
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Define and document project technology scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes
• Build, develop, and maintain business relationships critical to project success
• Estimate and identify required resources and project participants
• Negotiate with contractors and internal department managers for the acquisition of required personnel
• Develop appropriately scaled project plans and communications documents using standard tools
• Ensure project plans address all phases of the technology implementationlifecycle, including:
  • Design
  • Procurement
  • Installation
  • Build/configuration
  • Testing
  • Training
  • Go‑live
  • Project close
• Create work breakdown structures including tasks, owners, milestones, and schedules
• Facilitate and participate in routine project team meetings to manage requirements and expectations
• Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors, fostering accountability
• Determine status reporting cadence and content, analyze results, and troubleshoot issues
• Track and report project status against plans to stakeholders and senior management per communication plans
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path activities
• Identify, resolve, or escalate project issues and conflicts as appropriate
• Proactively manage scope and schedule changes
• Conduct project post‑implementation reviews and develop recommendations reports

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Visio, and project management software
• Thorough knowledge of formal project management methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Seven or more years of project management experience
• Experience implementing healthcare applications and technologies
• PMP certification

Physical Demands

• Occasional work outside normal business hours to meet project deadlines
• Ability to sit for extended periods
• Manual dexterity to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and related devices
• Ability to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings

Role Specifics

• Self‑starter with strong attention to detail
• Prior Healthcare IT project management experience required

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Support technology infrastructure and telecommunications projects for new construction and renovation initiatives
• Prepare detailed network configuration documentation to meetrouted‑edge requirements, including:
  • Jack IDs
  • Device specifications
  • As‑built drawings and patch panel schedules
• Interpret architectural drawings (preferred)
• Request IP addresses after collection of MAC addresses
• Request and manage VPN access
• Conduct IT closet surveys in collaboration with network specialists
• Support and review wireless survey activities
• Manage departmental relocations involving phone, computer, and device moves
• Manage projects focused on device deployment rollouts, with oversight coordination involving clinical information systems
• Collaborate on medical device and imaging modality installation and testing (preferred)

Additional Experience & Preferences

• ServiceNow experience preferred
• Local to Chicago preferred; remote with travel considered for the right candidate
• Mid‑ to senior‑level role
• Hands‑on project manager capable of detailed verification (e.g., data jack labeling, room readiness for device deployment)
• Healthcare experience strongly preferred
• PMP certification a plus