IT Project Manager Department Information Technology

Job Description

Job Description

Title: IT Project Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ (On-Site)

Type: Full-Time

Compensation : $110K - $125K

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to oversee complex technology initiatives within a regulated healthcare environment. This role is responsible for coordinating cross-functional delivery teams, managing project execution, and ensuring technology solutions align with business objectives, compliance requirements, and organizational priorities.

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in IT project management, Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies, and enterprise-level planning. Success in this position requires strong leadership, stakeholder communication, analytical capabilities, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining project quality, timelines, and financial accountability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex IT projects and programs, ensuring successful delivery within established timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Provide oversight and direction to Business Analysts, Delivery Leads, and other project team members to support effective execution of technology initiatives.
• Manage technology modernization, system migration, and platform integration projects using appropriate delivery methodologies.
• Facilitate quarterly planning, Program Increment (PI) planning, and enterprise delivery planning activities within a hybrid Agile environment.
• Develop and maintain project plans, delivery forecasts, schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
• Oversee project risks, assumptions, issues, dependencies (RAID), and governance processes to maintain delivery alignment.
• Coordinate vendor relationships, financial tracking, and resource planning to support project objectives.
• Prepare executive-level status reports, project dashboards, and presentations that communicate progress, risks, and key decisions.
• Utilize Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and other portfolio management tools to track deliverables, monitor performance, and maintain project documentation.
• Partner with business leaders, technical teams, compliance stakeholders, and external vendors to ensure project requirements are understood and executed effectively.
• Support compliance with HIPAA, Protected Health Information (PHI) requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations throughout project delivery.
• Incorporate HITRUST CSF principles into vendor coordination, system assessments, and project governance activities.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), evaluate project data, and identify opportunities to improve delivery efficiency and business outcomes.
• Apply Agile, waterfall, and hybrid project management practices based on project complexity and organizational requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in technology delivery, IT project or program management, Agile delivery, or Project Management Office (PMO) leadership.
• Intermediate to advanced experience managing Business Analysts, Delivery Leads, or comparable project delivery professionals.
• Demonstrated success overseeing complex technology products, services, or enterprise initiatives.
• Experience facilitating quarterly planning, PI planning, or similar enterprise planning processes in hybrid Agile environments.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery disciplines, including forecasting, governance, risk management, dependency tracking, financial oversight, and vendor coordination.
• Working knowledge of Agile, hybrid, and waterfall project management methodologies.
• Extensive hands-on experience using Atlassian Jira and Confluence for project tracking, portfolio management, and delivery reporting.
• Experience with additional project scheduling and reporting platforms, such as Microsoft Project.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and PHI handling requirements related to IT implementations, vendor management, and system integrations in healthcare or managed care environments.
• Familiarity with HITRUST CSF concepts and their application to technology delivery, vendor agreements, and system assessments.
• Intermediate understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, legal obligations, and industry standards relevant to managed care operations.
• Intermediate to advanced experience monitoring KPIs, evaluating project timelines, analyzing performance data, and developing actionable reports.
• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical and operational information to executives, compliance teams, and project stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across business and technical functions.
• Ability to work on-site in Phoenix, Arizona.

Preferred Skills

• Project management or Agile certifications, including PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, CSPO, SAFe SPC, RTE, SASM, or equivalent credentials.
• Previous experience in health insurance, managed care, or another highly regulated healthcare environment.
• Experience supporting legacy system modernization, enterprise platform migrations, or large-scale technology transformation initiatives.
• Advanced understanding of portfolio governance, executive reporting, and enterprise delivery management.
• Experience collaborating with compliance, security, and vendor management teams on healthcare technology initiatives.
• Proven ability to identify operational improvements, optimize delivery processes, and use performance data to support strategic business decisions.