Epic Project Director

Role Description

• Serve as the overall program leader for end-to-end enterprise Epic implementations, upgrades, and major optimization efforts across healthcare organizations.
• Provide executive level leadership and governance, partnering closely with client executives (CIO, CMIO, CNIO, CFO, operational leaders).
• Lead end-to-end program delivery, including scope, timeline, budget, risk management, and quality outcomes.
• Provide leadership to junior staff, supporting development of their skills and delivery knowledge.
• Participate in program governance structures, including steering committees, executive reporting, and decision forums.
• Proactively identify risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and drive resolution with senior stakeholders.
• Ensure alignment across Epic and internal client teams.
• Support client readiness activities, including change management, training strategy, cutover planning, and go-live support.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of healthcare consulting or healthcare IT experience, with a deep focus on Epic implementations.
• Prior management consulting experience is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience serving as a Project Director or Program Director on at least one large-scale Epic implementation.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Epic implementation methodologies and core tools to effectively lead planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder decision making across all phases of an Epic deployment (build, testing, training, go-live, and stabilization).
• Understanding of clinical, revenue cycle, and operational workflows within provider organizations.
• Executive presence with experience engaging and influencing C-suite and senior leadership.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required (Advanced degree preferred).
• Flexibility to travel as required.

Requirements

• Salary range: $90 - $110 per hour, plus may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
• The salary range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skills, experience, training, licensure and certifications, practice area, and other business and organizational needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, FSA.
• Disability insurance, life insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Paid time off.
• Wellness stipend.
• Additional voluntary benefits.

Company Description

At Chartis, we pride ourselves on having a diverse workforce. We value and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and the different perspectives they provide. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.