Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager, Diagnostic ImagingAs a Senior Project Manager at Community Health Systems (CHS) – Shared Business Operations, you'll play a vital role in supporting our purpose to help people get well and live healthier by providing safe, quality healthcare, building enduring relationships with our patients, and providing value for the people and communities we serve. Our team members enjoy a robust benefits package including:Competitive compensationPaid time off for vacations, holidays, and illnessComprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription)401(k) retirement savings planEducation support and student loan assistanceLife and disability insuranceFlexible spending accountJob Summary The Senior Project Manager, Diagnostic Imaging is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning and execution of high-impact initiatives, with a primary focus on a multi-year diagnostic imaging upgrade and/or conversion initiative. This role serves as the central point of accountability for managing the application lifecycle, overseeing implementation, and coordinating complex vendor engagements across multiple facilities simultaneously. The Senior Project Manager partners with various stakeholders throughout the CHS organization (corporate and facility level) and external vendors to ensure project outcomes are achieved on time and within scope. They apply deep knowledge of diagnostic imaging in the healthcare setting to drive execution, mitigate technical risks, and support project management best practices across the team.Leads the full lifecycle of large-scale, cross-functional, or strategically significant projects from initiation through closure.Tracks the budget and POs and ensures Change Management is implemented when needed.Collaborates with business units and functional teams to define project scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and success criteria.Manages detailed project plans, allocates resources, tracks milestones, and drives execution to ensure alignment with goals and deadlines.Identifies and mitigates project risks and issues, escalating as needed to maintain project progress.Serves as the primary liaison for project updates, communicating progress, risks, and decisions to sponsors and senior leadership.Oversees the preparation of project documentation, including charters, reports, schedules, and communication plans.Ensures adherence to project management standards, methodologies, and governance frameworks.Provides mentorship and guidance, fostering professional growth and performance.Drives continuous improvement by recommending and implementing enhancements to tools, templates, and delivery processes.Manages change control processes and evaluates the organizational impact of proposed changes.Adheres to the PMO policies and procedures as outlined by CHS.Performs other duties as assigned.Maintains regular and reliable attendance.Complies with all policies and standards.This is a remote position with the exception of potential travel to the Franklin, TN once a year for a conferenceRequired:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Healthcare Administration, or a related field requiredA combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree5-7 years of experience managing projects of increasing complexity requiredPreferred:7 + years of Project Management experience highly preferredPrior background working in Imaging and possessing an understand of that space highly preferredAn understanding of image migration highly preferredA brief understanding of HL7 preferredPrior experience managing healthcare projects highly preferredPrior experience with vendor collaboration highly preferredDemonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams and managing project portfolios or enterprise-wide initiatives highly preferredExperience working with Change Healthcare applications highly preferredPrior experience in understanding of data flow, application integration, automation and end-to-end workflow processes highly preferredCertified Project Management Professional (PMP)-PMI highly preferredPrior experience utilizing Smart Sheets preferredKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesExpert knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and lifecycle frameworks (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).Proficient in project portfolio tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar.An understanding of how the user performs the job so we can build the BOT to replicate the process (strong in requirement gathering)Exceptional problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.Skilled in facilitating collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholder groups.Strong communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to executives, sponsors, and technical teams.Ability to work independently with limited supervision and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and mentoring capabilities.Proactive and solution-oriented with strong attention to detail.This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for any employer.We know it's not just about finding a job. It's about finding a place where you are respected, valued and where your work is purposeful and fulfilling. A place where your talent is recognized, professional development is encouraged and career advancement is possible.Community Health Systems is one of the nation's leading healthcare providers. With healthcare delivery systems in 36 distinct markets across 14 states, CHS operates 69 affiliated hospitals with more than 10,000 beds and approximately 1,000 other sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, imaging centers, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgery centers.