IT Project Manager

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced PMP-certified IT Project Manager to lead a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) transition project within a large healthcare or public-sector environment. The Project Manager will oversee the full project lifecycle — from planning through implementation — ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and in alignment with business and technical objectives.

This role requires a proactive leader with strong communication, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation skills, and a proven track record in managing complex IT modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct and manage all phases of the LIMS implementation project, including planning, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, vendors, and technical stakeholders to ensure alignment and timely delivery.
• Monitor and control project scope, schedule, and budget; manage risks, issues, and dependencies through a structured RAID log.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings, progress updates, and governance reviews.
• Prepare and deliver periodic project reports, dashboards, and executive summaries.
• Ensure all project documentation complies with PMO standards and change control processes.
• Lead project communications and ensure clear understanding of goals, milestones, and deliverables across all teams.
• Manage vendor relationships and coordinate system integration activities with internal IT and external partners.
• Support training, knowledge transfer, and post-implementation review.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7–9 years of IT project management experience, with at least 5 years as a PMP-certified Project Manager.
• Proven success managing large-scale enterprise software implementation or system modernization projects.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or other healthcare / public health IT systems strongly preferred.
• Strong skills in budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, risk management, and vendor coordination.
• Excellent communication, leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams, and PMO reporting tools.
• Ability to work hybrid, reporting onsite two days per week.
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Experience with state or federal government projects.
• Knowledge of software quality assurance, data integration, or laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
  
  

Skills: it,laboratory information management system (lims),pmp,healthcare