Senior Epic Implementations Project Manager – Remote

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The Enterprise Information Services (EIS) team at Cedars-Sinai understands that true clinical transformation and the optimization of a clinical information systems implementation is fueled through the alignment of the right people, processes, and technologies. Cedars-Sinai has once again solidified its position as a global healthcare technology leader, receiving top accolades in not one but two prestigious surveys.

Why work here?

Cedars-Sinai placed in the top 20 on Newsweek ’s “World’s Best Smart Hospitals 2024 ” list, which highlights hospitals that have excelled in the utilization of electronic functionalities, telemedicine, digital imaging, artificial intelligence and robotics.

The organization’s Healthtech excellence was acknowledged again, this time by the esteemed “CHIME Digital Health Most Wired “ recognition program. Cedars-Sinai was assigned a Level 10—the most prestigious level of certification—among more than 300 surveyed healthcare organizations. Cedars-Sinai netted high scores across multiple domains and particularly excelled in the areas of infrastructure, interoperability, and population health innovation.

What will you be doing in this role:

The Senior Epic Project Manager is responsible for planning and coordinating all activities necessary to implement various information systems, including managing the following project responsibilities: system requirements definition, process and/or workflow redesign, vendor evaluation and contract negotiation (if applicable), implementation coordination with operations and other EIS departments, as well as transition to support functions. Responsible for developing and managing detailed project budgets and schedules, status reports, project PowerPoint presentations, and escalation of critical issues. Coordinates communication between all project team members and operational partners ensures vendor responsiveness and compliance with the terms of the contract (if applicable) and coordinates initial user training/transition to an ongoing user support group. Mentors and assists junior staff on more complex projects.

• Provides project management expertise for entire project life cycle. This includes, but is not limited to, facilitating the following functions: system requirements definition, process and/or workflow redesign, business case development, Request for Proposal development, vendor evaluation and selection, and contract negotiation and development. Ensures contract compliance, risk analysis, project scope, implementation management, and support transition.
• Responsible for working with our operational partners in developing and planning the project timeline including all project phases-requirements: workflow, Q/A and testing, end-user training, go-live readiness and support.
• Projecting resource requirements, ensuring appropriate assignment of resources to each project/support phase, adding and deleting resources as necessary, and has overall responsibility for completion of the project. Leads and manages the project within established time and budget parameters.
• Provides informative and timely status reports using department reporting procedures for both internal EIS and external operational customers.

Experience Requirements:

Three (3) plus years of experience managing system implementations, preferably in a healthcare organization.

Demonstrated experience in project management, scope, cost, time, risk, quality, and communication using Project Management Institute and/or Information Technology Infrastructure Library Foundation principles, or completion of the Cedars-Sinai recognized project management course within the first year of employment.

Prior experience with implementing Epic EMR applications is required.

Educational/Certification Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare, Business, or technical field. (preferred)

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.

Epic Certification. (preferred)

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Req ID

: 1296

Working Title

: Senior Epic Implementations Project Manager – Remote

Department

: EIS Implementations Team

Business Entity

: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Job Category

: Information Technology

Job Specialty

: IT Project Management

Overtime Status

: EXEMPT

Primary Shift

: Day

Shift Duration

: 8 hour

Base Pay

: $114,233.60 – $182,769.60

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