Sr. Project Mgr- PMO - EMR / Operational Integration

About Us
Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Health's robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet® nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

This Project Manager role will have responsibility for all aspects of the delivery of their project including scope, schedule, quality, and budget. This individual must have demonstrated ability to lead and manage across Harris Health all strategic projects in a matrix organization. Candidate will have prior success in results-oriented project delivery and managing a high-performing project team to deliver solution.

The position will require developing project related documentation including project management plans, risk management plans, communications plans, scope statements, project charters, work breakdown structures (WBS), project schedules, closeout documentation. Project manager for this position will be providing the VP of the Enterprise Project Management Office and executive management with regular updates on project status and information for decision making.

Minimum Qualifications

Degrees / Work Experience / School Education:

Master's Degree (And) Four (4) Years Work Project Management Experience

(Or)

Bachelor's Degree (And) Six (6) Years Work Project Management Experience.

(Or)

High School Diploma or GED (And) Ten (10) Years Work Project Management Experience

Licenses & Certifications: Project Mgmt Professional (PMP) preferred

Management Experience: Four (4) Years of Management experience

Preferred Experience

Expertise in clinical information systems and EMR platforms, preferably Epic.

Comprehensive understanding of pharmacy and laboratory operations and associated clinical workflows.

Demonstrated strength in partnering with external vendors to define expectations, manage timelines, and ensure integrated execution of deliverables.

Preferred experience managing EMR / Operational Integration coordinating with Facilities, Engineering, contractors, and vendors to support renovations, system installations, and operational readiness.

Communication Skills

Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy

Public Contact)

Exceptional Verbal (Public Speaking)

Writing/Correspondence

Writing/Reports

Proficiencies: MS Word, P.C., MS Project

Job Attributes

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Analytical Abilities, Statistical

Work Schedule: Flexible, Eligible for Telecommute

Typical Duties That May Be Performed

I. Leadership & Team Coordination

Provide strategic leadership and direction to project teams, promoting collaboration and accountability.

Serve as the central point of contact for all project-related activities, ensuring alignment across departments.

Foster a positive, team-oriented environment and coordinate efforts across technical and user groups.

II. Project Management & Technical Oversight

Develop and execute comprehensive project plans aligned with organizational goals.

Assign and monitor tasks, ensuring quality and timely delivery of project milestones.

Collaborate with the EPMO Directors to track progress, manage risks, and ensure deliverables meet scope, budget, and schedule.

Maintain accurate project documentation, including statements of work, schedules, budgets, and change control records.

Facilitate communication between operational end users (finance, legal, etc.), vendors, and executive sponsors to ensure transparency and alignment.

Ensure project requests are properly documented and approved, and that project plans are regularly updated.

III. Problem Solving & Strategic Input

Identify opportunities for system and process improvements and advise leadership on potential solutions.

Support project assessments and provide expert guidance on application capabilities and integration strategies.

IV. Communication & Stakeholder Engagement

Build strong relationships with executives, clinicians, and business partners to ensure project success.

Manage expectations and maintain open communication across all organizational levels.

Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and reports on project status, risks, and outcomes.

V. Administrative & Performance Management

Provide regular status updates to the EPMO Directors.

Ensure adherence to organizational standards and best practices across all project activities.

Set performance goals for team members and conduct evaluations.

Pursue ongoing professional development to stay current with project trends and their impact on healthcare delivery.

Periodically review and update job descriptions to reflect evolving responsibilities.