IT Project I Engineer

Job description

Job Requirements
Position Summary
The IT Project Engineer I (PE I) has the primary responsibility of Information Technology (IT) project management utilizing the domains of project management including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling and closing for IT projects. The PE I coordinates projects and manages the project team through the project life cycle to implement projects that positively impact and achieve sustainable results that support the healthcare systems - strategic goals. The PE I collaborates and communicates directly with all levels of staff and senior leadership both internally and externally to the healthcare system. The PE I works independently at an expertise computer skill level while successfully managing multiple complex projects in a fast-paced environment. The PE I is responsible for obtaining and maintaining in-depth knowledge of IT functionality/integrations and acquiring/utilizing knowledge of operational workflows.
Key abilities for this role include:
• Strong collaboration, communication and follow-up skills
• Strong project management, leadership and delegation skills
• Strong computer, time management and organization skills
• Strong technical and troubleshooting skills

Minimum Requirements
Education
• Requires an associate degree or higher education, or related applicable experience.

Experience
• 5 years of Healthcare or IT experience

License/Registration/Certifications
• N/A

Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Healthcare or related field

Preferred Experience
• 7 years of Healthcare or IT experience

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities
• Manages project team, stakeholder and leadership communication
• Effective leadership and coordination of the project team through the project life cycle
• Promotes collaboration, compromise and teamwork among project teams to ensure efficiency of project work
• Uses facilitation skills to build trust within project teams
• Ability to work positively with a wide range of individuals
• Establish, maintain and manage relationships with the operational owners, sponsors and relevant stakeholders
• Supports the healthcare system to maintain an environment of approved IT security and technically approved products
• Coordinates and manages project teams for execution of projects to be delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques and resources
• Strong practical experience in project management gained through managing large and complex projects
• Manages risks, issues and corrective actions to minimize potential project risks
• Escalates to functional managers regarding project team resources
• Combined ownership with project team of escalations to functional and portfolio managers regarding project issues, statuses, resource constraints, etc.
• Coordinates projects and interdependencies
• Manages and utilizes resources across projects; works with functional managers to ensure resource availability
• Knowledge of budgeting and resource allocation procedures
• Ability to find innovative ways to resolve issues
• Monitors project progress to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Monitors stakeholder satisfaction
• Sets deadlines based on project team's input
• Working knowledge and handling of project management methodology and techniques; utilizes domains of project management: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring/Controlling and Closing
• Works with the project requestor to identify the project goals and scope to create a project charter that outlines high-level tasks, timelines and resources required.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation
• Evaluates project performance; measures performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• • Lead planning and execution of go-live and post-live support