IT Project Manager Senior/UKHC at University of Kentucky – Lexington, Kentucky

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The physical requirements of this position include: occasional standing or walking with objects 10-25lbs; intermittently sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with intermittent repetitive motions (such as typing); occasional exposure to loud noises; and occasional job related travel (<10% of the time).

Monday-Friday-8am – 5pm with occasional evening, weekend, and holidays per business needs.

This position is hybrid.

UK HealthCare (UKHC) is seeking an experienced and certified IT Project Manager to serve in a senior-level role within the Project & Portfolio Management Office (PMO). This position is accountable for the efficient and effective delivery of professional IT project services in support of the UK HealthCare Enterprise and its strategic business objectives.

The IT Project Manager Senior will lead complex, enterprise-wide initiatives requiring frequent collaboration with senior UKHC leadership, clinical and operational stakeholders, and cross-functional teams. Operating within a highly matrixed environment, this role demands strong interpersonal, influencing, and leadership skills, along with the ability to guide large, multidisciplinary teams through a wide range of concurrent work assignments.

Key responsibilities include developing and managing detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource plans; ensuring adherence to established UKHC ITS PMO methodologies; and aligning project outcomes with enterprise strategy. The successful candidate will also mentor stakeholders and team members in project management principles and tools, support the development of business cases, and provide clear, concise project briefings, updates, and status reports suitable for senior leadership review.

This role is critical to advancing UK HealthCare’s mission as a comprehensive healthcare system encompassing medical, nursing, health sciences, public health, dental, and pharmacy patient care activities across the University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY, and multiple off-site locations.

This position is hybrid and may require travel in or around the Lexington area.

The ideal candidate will operate effectively within a matrixed organization; have the ability to lead and direct others toward goal setting and attainment, taking into account divergent demands while managing scope and timelines; demonstrates strong analytical and qualitative research experience; be well organized; have exceptional communication skills (written & verbal); enjoy working independently as well as closely with their co-workers in a supportive team environment; outstanding computer skills (to include Microsoft Office); above average customer service skills; strong ability to engage and motivate others; active listening skills; and a thorough understanding of resource and employee management.

PMP Certification, Bachelor’s degree, and 5-7 years’ experience in healthcare organizational experience preferred.

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.