Strategic Healthcare IT Program Manager

Job Description - IT Program Manager (2602437) IT Program Manager Position Summary At Stony Brook Medicine the IT Program Manager is a valuable member of our Information Technology team, who will be recognized as the expert in managing projects with a demonstrated record of success on highly complex business critical programs. The IT Program Manager will be responsible for leading these programs from initiation through closure to achieve the program’s strategic objectives. Expected to help align and shape organizational and strategic decisions at the senior management level that affect program goals, and manage program activities at the senior leadership level. The successful candidate will have demonstrated complex program management skills and a successful track record of leading or managing multiple projects simultaneously. Includes measuring project results, and creating status dashboards/scorecards. Includes project definition, planning / scoping the work, establishing governance and stakeholders, organizing work meaningfully, developing work plans, designing appropriate solutions, implementing the solutions, managing change, communicating, and monitoring for ultimate impact/effectiveness. Duties of an IT Program Managermay include the following but are not limited to: Responsible for all program activities related to program definition, program benefits delivery, and program closure - incorporating change management throughout. Includes management of program-related work that is part of ongoing operations. Also, includes integrated project scheduling, budgeting and forecasting, resource planning, contracting, risk and issue management, integrated change control and conversion management, and status reporting. Responsible for the program/function team management; assesses staffing capacity and capability needed to support strategic priorities; monitors staff deployment and workload across program/function team. Establishes processes and procedures for maintaining program oversight and decision-making support for policies and practices through the course of the program. Accountable for ensuring program complies with established enterprise portfolio management governance and processes including intake, weekly reviews, and annual planning. Qualifications Required : Minimum (7+) years of IT experience in a complex healthcare environment, preferably in academic medical centers or tertiary care settings. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer science, Information Systems or related field will ensure that the incumbent has the conceptual skills required for this role. In lieu of computer science or information systems related degree, 6-8 years of experience as a healthcare IT Project Manager and/or Integration Architect. IT related experience that demonstrates a thorough understanding of the standard tools, workflow processes, and/or procedures and concepts used in the development and deployment of application software necessary to run the healthcare systems (business, clinical and/or financial systems) or thorough understanding of Electronic Medical Record in either a Hospital and/or Ambulatory setting. Preferred : System Thinker with the ability to identify upstream dependencies and downstream ripple effects and integration points. Risk Taker and Innovator with the motivation to look outside the box to develop solutions and approaches to implementations. Critical Thinker/Analyst with keen ability to know the right questions to ask and know when the right question is answered. Ability to pin point the problem to be solve, and the ability to hone in on paths to get to solutions. Communication Skills - Effective at communicating information and trade-offs to all levels of the organization. Facilitation Skills - Ability to accelerate work by effectively translating various perspective to achieve common outcomes. Includes meeting facilitation and documentation. Ability Contribute to future direction of how we work at Stony Brook Medicine IT such are resource allocation and management Ability to Learn about different operational areas and build new business relationships/connections across the organization with other partners and teams Leadership Skills - Ability to build trust, as a team leader and player who motivates and educatesother team members and understands the value of interpersonal relationship building. Strong leadership skills with initiative, persistence, diplomacy, pragmatism, and flexibility. Strong management skills with a balanced strategic and tactical focus. Certified PMP. Special Notes : Resume/CV should be included with the online application. Posting Overview : This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days.An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date. Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment.Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. All Hospital positions maybe subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary. This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair. This function/position maybe designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities. Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services* Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references. Successfully complete a 4panel drug screen* Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings. Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer. *The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination . Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare—a Program in Public Health,as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital,Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, andmore than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County. Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and workingenvironment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws. Stony Brook University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please request one by contacting View email address on click.appcast.io . We will consider accommodation requests in compliance with applicable law. This process is separate from and does not require any voluntary self-identification of disability status. Please include the position title and position number (if known) in your message. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Actacopy of our crime statistics can be viewed here . Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer. Stony Brook University Hospital, consistent with our shared core values and our intent to achieve excellence, remains dedicated to supporting healthier and more resilient communities, both locally and globally. Anticipated Pay Range: The salary range (or hiring range) for this position is $127345 - $146447 / year. The above salary range represents SBUH’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The specific salary offer will be based on the candidate’s validated years of comparable experience. Any efforts to inflate or misrepresent experience are grounds for disqualification from the application process or termination of employment if hired. Some positions offer annual supplemental pay such as: Location pay for UUP full-time positions ($4000) Your total compensation goes beyond the number in your paycheck. SBUH provides generous leave, health plans, and a state pension that add to your bottom line. Job Number: Job Number: 2602437 Official Job Title : Assistant Director Computing Services Job Field Job Field : Information Technology Primary Location Primary Location : US-NY-St. James Department/Hiring Area : IT Project Management Schedule Schedule : Full-time Shift : Day Shift Shift Hours : 8:30-5 Pass Days : Sat, Sun Posting Start Date Posting Start Date : Jul 14, 2026 Posting End Date Posting End Date : Oct 13, 2026, 3:59:00 AM Salary Grade : SL5 #J-18808-Ljbffr Sunysb