Head of Project Management

Job Description Summary The Project Manager III serves as a senior-level leader responsible for managing highly complex, system-wide initiatives that involve executive-level visibility, cross-portfolio coordination, and significant financial and strategic implications. This role acts as a thought partner to leadership, drives governance alignment, and coaches other IS Portfolio Execution project managers.

Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Work Shift

Job Description The Project Manager III serves as a senior-level leader responsible for managing highly complex, system-wide initiatives that involve executive-level visibility, cross-portfolio coordination, and significant financial and strategic implications. This role acts as a thought partner to leadership, drives governance alignment, and coaches other IS Portfolio Execution project managers.

Define and drive program-level scope, success criteria, KPIs, and governance structure.

Oversee interrelated projects and cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with institutional strategy.

Serve as a liaison to executive sponsors and strategic leadership groups.

Manage significant budgets, capital planning, and vendor coordination when applicable.

Provide oversight, quality control, and coaching to Project Manager I and II team members.

Develop and implement change management plans in collaboration with stakeholders and leadership.

Lead post-implementation reviews, benefit realization assessments, and continuous improvement efforts.

Champion IS PM best practices and contribute to the evolution of enterprise project methodologies.

Required Education/Skills/Work Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or advanced certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP, Lean Six Sigma) preferred or 6-8+ years of progressive experience in project/program management with demonstrated success leading strategic initiatives.

Proven track record of managing enterprise-level, cross-functional projects in complex environments.

Strong financial acumen, including project oversight and ROI assessments.

Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Familiarity with healthcare delivery, academic medicine, and digital health strategy a plus.

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