Information Systems Project Manager, Lewis Road

United Health Services is seeking an Information Systems (IS) Project Manager to join our our team in Binghamton, NY. The IS Project Manager plays a key in support of digital transformation, key organizational and other mission critical projects and initiatives. This is a BENEFITS-ELIGIBLE position.

Shift: Days
Hours per week: 40
Salary range: Depending on experience

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Information Systems Project Manager Overview

• The IS Project Manager will manage enterprise projects to include technical, technology, clinical, business, strategic and improvement projects. They will work closely with Stakeholders to initiate, plan and execute projects as well as IT services project deliverables. Outstanding team orientation, project service delivery and customer service is essential to this position.

• Will be assigned to Enterprise EHR/EMR projects and initiatives, including Epic related projects including optimization, testing, upgrades and implementation of new products.

• Interfaces with all areas affected by the project including stakeholders, end users, distributors, and vendors. Ensures adherence to quality standards and project deliverables.

• Acts as an ambassador to organization wide IS division integration of consistent project management methodologies, delivery standards, tools and terminology based on Project Management Institute (PMI) best practice.

• Works closely with and communicates with all applicable project stakeholders to keep them abreast of project status.

Information Systems Project Manager Key Responsibilities and Expectations

• • Establishes Project Deliverables and Scope: Records detailed customer requirements, constraints, and assumptions with stakeholders in order to establish the project deliverables, using requirements gathering techniques (e.g., planning sessions, brainstorming, focus groups) and the project charter.
  • Establishes Project Management Plan: Following project management methodologies, works with Stakeholders to develop the project management plan in support of project deliverables. Establishes appropriate project controls, plans, schedules, tasks, teams, phases and project milestones.
  • Management, Monitors and Controls Project (s): Measures project scope and performance using appropriate tools and techniques in order to monitor the progress of the project, identifies and quantifies any variances, performs any required corrective actions, and communicates to all stakeholders. This includes managing issues, risks and decisions and escalating to appropriate parties when needed.
  • Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques in order to keep the project plan accurate, updated, reflective of authorized project changes as defined in the change management plan, and facilitates customer acceptance.
  • Implements approved corrective actions for any project variances and action plans.
  • Closes projects and transitions to operations according to UHS and Project Management standards.
  • Provides weekly project status reports to Manager on projects being managed.
  • Demonstrate commitment to organizational Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation

Position Qualifications

Minimum:

• Associate's degree and PMI Certification within 12 to 24 months of hire

Preferred:

• Associates Degree in Information Systems or related field
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems or related field
• 5-7 Years of Project Management experience
• 8 years of Healthcare experience including business acumen, healthcare information systems and integration, information and data management
• Project Management Certification (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Employee Benefits at United Health Services

When you work at United Health Services, you become part of our family. We’re proud to offer competitive benefits and compensation to our employees who make an impact every day.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Voluntary benefits, including cancer, pet, and life insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match model
• Immediate accrual of paid time off
• Wellness program rewards and insurance discounts
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP) counseling and concierge services
• Free, extensive online training through HealthStream
• Tuition Reimbursement

About United Health Services

United Health Services is a not-for-profit healthcare system serving more than 500,000 people in Upstate New York’s Southern Tier region. We offer integrated healthcare services across 60 locations, including four hospitals, three walk-in centers, and 22 primary care offices, in addition to home care services and senior living facilities. The United Health Services system employs more than 6,300 people and comprises 600+ providers who are all committed to providing and supporting the delivery of exceptional patient care.

United Health Services employees and providers are “LOVED!” This means we’re Living Our Values Every Day. Here, you’ll join a team that is dedicated to values-based, coordinated patient care. Every day, we outwardly live our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation.

About New York’s Southern Tier

As an employee of United Health Services, you’ll call the Southern Tier, or more specifically, the Greater Binghamton area, home. Known for entertainment and restaurants, craft brews, outdoor experiences, minor-league sports, family-friendly events, and a keenness for local history (like our connection to the Twilight Zone and our six antique carousels), Greater Binghamton offers something for everyone. We’re a short drive away from the Finger Lakes region in Central New York, three hours from New York City, and just shy of four hours from Niagara Falls, Canada.

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United Health Services in an Equal Opportunity Employer.

United Health Services, Inc. and the members of the UHS System neither are affiliated with, sponsored, endorsed nor approved by, nor otherwise associated with, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS), UHS of Delaware, Inc. nor their affiliates, which can be found at www.uhsinc.com.