What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Services Project Manager position at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center?
A Day in the Life of an Information Services Project Manager:
The Information Services (IS) Project Manager is responsible for the coordination, status reporting and stability of IS Project Management Office projects in which Epic Systems, Telecommunications, Ancillary Systems Applications, Networking, Biomedical Engineering, and other projects in which Epic and/or IS teams are involved.
Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?
- ANCC Magnet Hospital
- 403(b) with 4% employer match
- 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
- Education Assistance Program
- Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance program
Here Is What You Will Be Doing:
- Responsible for all activities related to the maintenance and administration of assigned projects in the IS Project portfolio.
- Develops project scope, deliverables, and plan in alignment with project objectives by collaborating with stakeholders, project sponsors, and management to identify scope of the project.
- Manages project implementation to achieve project goals while controlling, risks, conflicts, timelines, and costs.
- Identifies, secures, and coordinates resources necessary for project success with Information Services and Operational Department Leadership
- Manages Epic upgrade and update activities of the application and technical team leads.
- Serves as a liaison between health information technologies, operational staff, community members, and IS vendor partners.
- Provides clear, accurate, and timely communication to leadership regarding risks to the status of build, installation, enhancements, budget, or timeline.
- May travel for training or work with remote clients and must be available outside of normal business hours.
Desired Skills:
- Knowledge of general Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK), project management methodologies and/or local project methodology
- Knowledge of current trends and strategies in healthcare and their application to information technologies is desired
- Ability to demonstrate experience using Project Management software tools
- Analytical ability to evaluate effectiveness of operating procedures and make recommendations to improve efficiency
- Ability to communicate complex concepts and ideas effectively to all levels within the organization
- Ability to demonstrates leadership skills in order to manage large complex projects
- Ability to utilize mature judgment and a high level of motivation and professionalism
- Ability to prioritize and pursue multiple tasks in tandem
- Ability to be detail-oriented with strong project management skills
- Exhibits a superior ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, email, intranet, internet
- Ability to work independently and make independent judgments
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
Here Is What You Will Need:
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- OR an Associate’s and two (2) or more years of job-related experience
- OR High School diploma (or equivalent certification from an accredited program) and four (4) or more years of job-related experience
- Two (2) or more years of healthcare and/or information systems experience (may be concurrent)
- One (1) or more years of project management experience (may be concurrent)
Nice to Have:
- Epic Certification
- Two (2) years of project management experience
- Prosci Change Management Certification
- Project Management Institute (PMI) Certification
About Cheyenne Regional:
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000 patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.
Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!
