Project Manager, Information Systems (Short Term)

Requisition ID 2024-31204 Requisition Post Information* : Posted Date 16 hours ago(1/3/2025 2:30 PM) Posting Category Professionals Division HEALTH INFORMATIC AND TECH Work Type Full Time Work Days Monday - Friday Work Hours 8-5 FLSA Status Exempt Location : Name Adele Hall Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Terry Worthington-Brown Recruiter : Email tlworthingtonbro@cmh.edu Thanks for your interest in Children's Mercy! Do you envision finding a meaningful role with an inclusive and compassionate team? At Children’s Mercy, we believe in making a difference in the lives of all children and shining a light of hope to the patients and families we serve. Our employees make the difference, which is why we have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top pediatric hospital, for eleven consecutive years. Children’s Mercy is in the heart of Kansas City – a metro abounding in cultural experiences, vibrant communities and thriving businesses. This is where our patients and families live, work and play. This is a community that has embraced our hospital and we strive to say thanks by giving back. As a leader in children’s health, we engage in meaningful programs and partnerships throughout the region so that we can improve the lives of children beyond the walls of our hospital. Overview This role is responsible for project management of a large scale and complex information systems migration. Therefore , Epic implementation and migration experience is strongly preferred. The Information Systems Project Manager is accountable for creating plans using appropriate frameworks (e.g. PMP/Waterfall, Agile); collaborating with multiple IS and business stakeholders to maintain and manage plan; coordinating with vendors on any external deliverables; communicating status, managing risks, and managing project budgets. Primary accountability for effectiveness and quality of delivery of project components. This role also works with peers and leadership on development of, and continuous improvement to, portfolio management processes and tools. This is a full-time, temporary role for approximately 2-3 years. This role comes with Children's Mercy Benefits and PTO! Incumbent must live in the KC metro area and will be required to come onsite for meetings as needed. At Children’s Mercy, we are committed to ensuring that everyone feels welcomed within our walls. A successful candidate for this position will join us as we strive to create a workplace that reflects the community we serve, as well as our core values of kindness, curiosity, inclusion, team and integrity. Additionally, it’s important to us that we remain transparent with all potential job candidates. Because we value the safety of the patients and families we serve, as well as the Children’s Mercy staff, we want to let you know that the seasonal influenza vaccine is a condition of employment for all employees in our organization. New employees must be willing to be vaccinated if found non-immune to measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and chicken pox (varicella) and/or without evidence of tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccination since 2005. If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to supply your immunization records as proof of vaccination. If you and have any concerns about receiving these vaccines, medical and/or religious exemptions can be further discussed with Human Resources. Responsibilities Design and develop project plans, charters and other relevant artifacts:

• Determine appropriate project management framework and approach
• Collaborate with stakeholders on creating quality, complete and accurate deliverables including but not limited to charters, plans, risk/issues, budget management, RFPs/product selection criteria, QA/test plans, status reports, implementation (go-live) planning
• Maintain, in collaboration with others as necessary, all deliverables required for project delivery
• Primary liaison between IS resources and internal and/or external stakeholders including but not limited to clinical units, administrative units, procurement/purchasing, third party vendors, suppliers.

Contribute to continuous process improvement of portfolio management tools and processes:

• Contribute to creation of policies and processes related to portfolio management
• Participate in the selection and management of project management tools and repositories
• Train and mentor others in the use of policies, processes and tools
• Participate in the creation of dashboards/metrics in order to transparently and effectively measure progress and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years' experience. Healthcare IT experience in a hospital, ambulatory or with a technology vendor preferred. OR
• High School diploma, or equivalent, and 7 or more years' experience.
• Epic systems migration experience strongly preferred
• Project Management experience
• HIMSS certification Preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Agile certification Preferred

Benefits at Children's Mercy The benefits plans at Children’s Mercy are one of many reasons we are recognized as one of the best places to work in Kansas City. Our plans are designed to meet the changing needs of our employees and their families. Learn more about Children’s Mercy benefits. Starting Pay Our pay ranges are market competitive. The pay range for this job begins at $37.71/hr, but your salaried offer will be determined based upon your education and experience. Remote Work/Work from Home This is an intermittent remote position, which means that the person hired will work with his or her manager to determine a schedule that includes both at home and on-site hours at a Children’s Mercy location. The incumbent must live in the Kansas City metro area. EEO Employer/Disabled/Vet Children’s Mercy hires individuals based on their job skills, expertise and ability to maintain professional relationships with fellow employees, patients, parents and visitors. A personal interview, formal education and training, previous work experience, references and a criminal background investigation all are factors used to select the best candidates. The hospital does not discriminate against prospective or current employees based on the race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, creed, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry or veteran status. A drug screen will be performed upon hire. Children’s Mercy is smoke and tobacco free. Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion CM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. Our patients and families come from all walks of life, and so do we. We know that our greatest strengths come from the people who make up our team so we hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our hospital stronger and our patient care more compassionate. If you share our values and our enthusiasm for service, you will find a home at CM. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring, including education, ideas, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, languages spoken, veteran status, color, religion, disability and beliefs.

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