IT Project Manager III

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Job Title
IT Project Manager III

Location
Cleveland

Facility
Remote Location

Department
Information Technology-Information Tech Div

Job Code
T35061

Shift
Days

Schedule
8:00am-5:00am

Job Summary

Job Details

Join our team at Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic is named the No. 4 hospital in the United States according to the U.S. and World News Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As an Information Technology (IT) Project Manager III, you will lead all aspects of moderately complex projects, lead/manage medium to large size projects, leverage basic project management tools and accomplish project objectives by planning and evaluating project activities. The caregiver in this role will support the intake and delivery of technical tools that support inpatient teams serving patients.

The ideal future caregiver is someone who:

• Has at least six years of experience in project management.

• Highly organized, task-oriented, and results driven.

• Works efficiently.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work remotely and for someone who is interested in role-based certifications.

At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.

A caregiver in this position works remotely out of Ohio, Florida, or Nevada, Monday - Friday from 8:00AM - 5:00PM, with potential weekend work for Go-Live.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Plan, initiate, and manage information technology (IT) projects through the entire project lifecycle.

• Lead communication and change management for all levels of the affected organizations.

• Create and manage program "Road Maps" as needed to manage resource contention and project interactions.

• Perform needs assessment, requirements of planning and management, user acceptance testing (UAT) design and evaluation.

• Provide workflow analysis, project discovery, and business case preparation.

• Assist in ITD PMO Project Governance process.

• Manage technology vendors during project lifecycle.

Project Initiation & Team Formation

• Develop the project charter and form a cross-functional team.

• Set up and lead regular project team meetings to maintain alignment and momentum.

Planning & Scope Management

• Define and manage project scope, success criteria, and stakeholder requirements.

• Develop a detailed Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), timeline, and resource plan.

• Prevent scope creep by enforcing a structured change control process.

Execution & Delivery Oversight

• Oversee day-to-day execution, ensuring alignment with goals and timelines.

• Track milestones, update schedules, and manage interdependencies across teams.

• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards and business objectives.

Monitoring & Controlling

• Continuously monitor project performance against the baseline for scope, schedule, and cost.

• Analyze variances, manage changes through formal processes, and implement corrective actions as needed.

• Maintain visibility into progress through reporting, dashboards, and stakeholder updates

Budget & Resource Management

• Build and manage project budgets, forecast costs and control expenses.

• Coordinate and optimize resource allocation across internal teams and vendors.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identify and analyze risks; maintain a Risk & Issue Register.

• Implement mitigation and contingency plans proactively.

Stakeholder & Communication Management

• Develop and execute a communication plan to keep stakeholders informed.

• Manage stakeholder expectations through regular updates, influence, and negotiation.

Procurement & Vendor Oversight

• Lead procurement activities, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor relationships.

• Monitor vendor performance and ensure alignment with service-level agreements.

Project Closure

• Close projects effectively, conducting lessons learned sessions and stakeholder reviews.

• Finalize documentation and ensure smooth hand-off or transition.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• A bachelor's degree in business or a related field

• A minimum of 6 years of project management experience is required.

• Experience working in a technical environment and healthcare organization is preferred. Additional project management experience may offset the degree requirement.

• For Information Technology Division caregivers, ITIL Foundations certification is required within 6 months of the position start date.

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Master's degree preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), or Certificate in Project Management from an accredited college preferred.

• Experience harmonizing application deployment and operational readiness to ensure optimal implementation success.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform work in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Ability to travel throughout the hospital system.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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