Lead EIS Facilities Planning Project Manager

About the role

Join Cedars-Sinai, recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in IT 2025" by Computerworld and ranked #2 among large organizations for hybrid work. The organization has also achieved Level 10 certification in the CHIME Digital Health Most Wired program, excelling in infrastructure, interoperability, and population health innovation. We pride ourselves on hiring diverse, committed employees and fostering an inclusive environment that drives innovation and exceptional patient care.

This role is hybrid remote, requiring you to live in or relocate to the Los Angeles area for onsite responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate all activities necessary to implement various information systems, including system requirements definition, process/workflow redesign, vendor evaluation, and contract negotiation.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, status reports, PowerPoint presentations, and escalation of critical issues.
• Coordinate communication between project team members, operational partners, and vendors to ensure contract compliance and responsiveness.
• Oversee the entire project lifecycle, including business case development, RFP creation, vendor selection, risk analysis, and support transition.
• Develop and plan project timelines, covering requirements, workflow, QA/testing, end-user training, go-live readiness, and support.
• Project resource requirements, assign resources to project phases, and ensure timely project completion within budget.
• Provide timely status reports to internal and external stakeholders using department procedures.
• Stay current with industry trends through vendor user groups, conferences, and vendor demonstrations.
• Maintain expertise in system development and project management methodologies.
• Respond promptly to customer needs, assume ownership of customer relationships, and follow issues through to resolution.

Requirements

• Five or more years of experience managing IT projects, particularly in infrastructure planning and engineering, preferably in a healthcare organization.
• Solid understanding of data communication buildouts, cabling scopes, and hardware orders.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare, information technology, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

Cedars-Sinai offers an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries. We are committed to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and excellence in patient care.