Clinical Applications Project Manager at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Clinical Applications Project Manager

SVC HS Information Technology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001280)

The SVC Health Sciences IT Department is seeking a dedicated Clinical Application Project Manager to join our dynamic team supporting the schools of health sciences. The Clinical Applications Project Manager will lead the planning, coordination, implementation, and delivery of clinical applications and technology initiatives. This role partners with faculty, clinical leadership, IT teams, and other stakeholders to ensure successful deployment of systems that support patient care, education, research, and administrative workflows.

The ideal candidate would possess a blend of technical and soft skills, including a demonstrated ability to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives that involve both clinical and technical stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential, enabling effective collaboration across diverse teams.

Preferred Qualifications
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), or similar project management certification.
• Experience working with clinical systems such as Epic, Cerner, Dentrix, Axium, or comparable platforms.
• Background in academic healthcare settings or experience collaborating with faculty who have clinical and research responsibilities.

Job Summary

Manages multiple large and/or more complex technical projects from idea through execution. Supervises all project parameters; documents user stories and functional requirements. Trains and assists lower-level project managers.

Essential Functions

• Lead multiple concurrent IT or clinical systems projects, including EHR enhancements, specialty systems (e.g., dental charting), clinical decision support, and interoperability initiatives.
• Develop project plans with defined scope, milestones, resources, risks, assumptions, and deliverables.
• Track project status, performance, and risk; provide regular updates to stakeholders and governance bodies.
• Partner with clinical leaders, faculty, department managers, and IT analysts to gather requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Facilitate meetings, workshops, and governance forums to build consensus and inform decision-making.
• Coordinate change management activities, including workflow redesign, training plans, and communication strategies for faculty and staff.
• Support training and go-live processes to ensure smooth transitions to new clinical systems.
• Ensure that projects adhere to institutional policies, data security, privacy standards, and relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., HIPAA).
• Participate in post-implementation reviews and continuous improvement discussions.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time. Light, Little physical effort. Duties are primarily Sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Information Technology Project Manager III

Job Family: Information Technology

Job Sub Family: IT Project Management

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 4

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Bachelor’s degree in Healthcare Administration, Health Informatics, Business, IT, or related field. 3–7+ years of project management experience, preferably in a clinical, academic medical center, or healthcare IT environment.

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 7:30-4; 3 days in office, 2 days remote.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable