Job Description:
The Project Manager will oversee the planning, design, and execution of the Cerner Electronic Medical Record (EMR) implementation. This role is vital to the success of the client's facility, and the ideal candidate will leverage strong project management expertise to ensure the project meets its timeline and budget constraints. The Project Manager will lead and coordinate teams, contractors, and consultants to maintain accountability, communication, and performance in delivering the Cerner EMR system within the defined scope, schedule, and budget.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the planning and execution of the Cerner EMR system according to an established roadmap, from the design phase through to project completion.
- Provide strong project management and leadership to teams across multiple organizations, ensuring the project adheres to the planned schedule and roadmap.
- Supervise assigned staff, including assigning tasks, onboarding, and developing staff retention plans. Conduct performance evaluations when required.
- Establish clear communication channels to keep all project stakeholders informed about the status, including regular updates on issues, progress, challenges, and opportunities.
- Prepare and deliver reports at various governance levels, ensuring timely project decisions and delivery as outlined in the project plan.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of all project artifacts, including schedules, charters, risks, decisions, and communications, for clarity and alignment across all stakeholders.
- Monitor adherence to quality control and risk management protocols, collaborating with partners to identify and mitigate risks.
- Track and report on project budgets, flagging any variances from the approved budget.
Required Experience:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline, supplemented by formal project management training and 7 to 10 years of project planning experience, including supervisory roles in large, complex organizations such as healthcare, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Demonstrated track record of delivering high value projects (>$1M) on time and on budget
- Must have: Experience implementing technology systems in healthcare environments, particularly Electronic Medical Record systems.
- Proven success in managing and delivering high-profile, complex projects in dynamic, multi-stakeholder environments, adhering to scope, schedule, and budget.
- Strong project management and supervisory skills, along with experience in stakeholder consultation and engagement.
- Comprehensive understanding of how technologies integrate within a service delivery ecosystem.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical concepts for non-experts and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and coordinate effectively.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or progress towards it is considered an asset.