IT Project Manager (Healthcare Industry)– Contract-to-Hire (Mostly Remote, Locals Only)

CoreHire.us is seeking an IT Project Manager in the Healthcare Industry to lead a portfolio of complex, cross-functional projects. This role involves structured project planning and execution, partnering with leadership, and driving process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex projects from intake through closure, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy
• Define scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, resources, and success criteria
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, gather input, and coordinate cross functional collaboration
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, schedules, and documentation
• Monitor project health, track risks/issues, and proactively escalate with recommended solutions
• Provide clear, consistent communication to sponsors and leadership on progress and outcomes
• Conduct post project evaluations, lessons learned, and ensure proper documentation archiving

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• 5+ years in project management, quality, or process improvement
• 3+ years managing cross‑functional teams
• Advanced knowledge of PMBOK (charters, work plans, budgets, WBS, risk plans)
• Advanced knowledge of change management principles and organizational dynamics
• Intermediate knowledge of BABOK
• Intermediate knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma or quality improvement methodologies
• Intermediate understanding of healthcare or research operations
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills
• Ability to work independently and influence without authority
• Master's degree
• 7+ years project management, quality, or process improvement experience
• 7+ years business analysis experience
• 3+ years experience in a healthcare or research environment
• PMP or related project management certification