IT Technical Project Manager

Altera, a member of the N. Harris Computer Corporation family, delivers health IT solutions that support caregivers around the world. These include the Sunrise™, Paragon®, Altera TouchWorks®, Altera Opal, STAR™, HealthQuest™ and dbMotion™ solutions. At the intersection of technology and the human experience, Altera Digital Health is driving a new era of healthcare, in which innovation and expertise can elevate care delivery and inspire healthier communities across the globe. A new age in healthcare technology has just begun.

Job Title: IT Technical Project Manager
Location: York Hospital, York, Maine
Department: Information Technology
Reports To: Director of IT

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated IT Technical Project Manager to join our dynamic team at York Hospital. This role will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and managing a variety of IT projects to support hospital operations, improve patient care, and enhance our technical infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience in IT project management within a healthcare environment and a strong understanding of both technical and operational aspects of hospital IT systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee the full project lifecycle for IT initiatives, including planning, executing, monitoring, and closing projects. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Team Leadership: Lead cross-functional teams of IT professionals, clinical staff, and vendors to implement technical solutions and improvements. Provide guidance and support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, including department heads, clinical staff, vendors, and executive leadership. Provide regular project updates and reports.
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Proactively resolve obstacles to ensure project success.
• Technical Expertise: Apply technical knowledge to ensure that the solutions being implemented align with hospital infrastructure, security, and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, HITECH, etc.).
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve project management processes, tools, and methodologies to increase efficiency and quality in IT project delivery.
• Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage project budgets, including resource allocation and vendor contracts. Monitor project costs and identify opportunities for cost savings.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure that all IT projects meet or exceed quality standards, as defined by stakeholders, and align with hospital goals and objectives.
• Compliance & Documentation: Maintain detailed project documentation, including project plans, schedules, and post-implementation reviews. Ensure compliance with relevant health IT regulations and standards.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Healthcare Management, or related field. PMP, Scrum Master, or other project management certifications preferred.
• Experience:
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in IT project management, with at least 2 years in a healthcare setting.
• Strong technical background with a solid understanding of healthcare IT systems (EMR/EHR, PACS, networking, etc.).
• Proven experience managing multiple, complex projects simultaneously.
• Experience with hospital workflows, clinical systems, and healthcare regulations (HIPAA, HITECH) is a plus.
• Skills:
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with a variety of stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana) and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
• Ability to problem-solve and think critically in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, including experience in managing vendor relationships.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time position with a hybrid work schedule, combining on-site and remote work.
• Occasional after-hours work may be required to address urgent project needs or to meet critical deadlines

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience