Senior IT Project Manager

About the role

Essen Health Care is the largest privately held, multispecialty medical group in New York, delivering high‑quality, compassionate care to vulnerable and underserved residents. Founded in 1999, the organization has grown to more than 50 locations offering urgent care, primary care, specialty services, nursing‑home support, care management, and in‑home care through the Essen House Calls program. Guided by a Population Health model, over 500 providers deliver care in‑person, at home, or via telehealth. The Senior IT Project Manager will oversee and drive the successful execution of healthcare technology initiatives, coordinating multiple IT projects to align with organizational goals, regulatory requirements, and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple healthcare IT projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring scope, timelines, and deliverables are met.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clinical, operational, and IT stakeholders, fostering effective communication and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and status reports for leadership review.
• Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating when necessary.
• Oversee resource allocation and workload distribution to optimize productivity and efficiency.
• Ensure adherence to healthcare regulations and data security standards (e.g., HIPAA, HITECH).
• Facilitate project meetings, workshops, and presentations to keep stakeholders informed and engaged.
• Support change management efforts, including training coordination and post‑implementation support.
• Collaborate with vendors, consultants, and internal teams to ensure successful system integrations and solution deployments.
• Mentor junior project coordinators and team members to build internal capacity and improve project delivery practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in healthcare IT project coordination or project management, with at least 2 years in a lead role.
• Strong understanding of healthcare systems and regulatory environments.
• Proven experience managing cross‑functional teams and vendor relationships.
• Excellent organizational, problem‑solving, and multitasking skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Asana) and documentation tools (Confluence, Visio).
• Exceptional communication skills, able to tailor messaging for clinical, technical, and executive audiences.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration, information technology, business management, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), or equivalent project management certification.
• Experience with healthcare data analytics and reporting.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project methodologies.

Essen Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.