Overview Ardent Health Services (AHS) is a national health care services company headquartered in Nashville, TN. Through its subsidiaries, Ardent owns and operates nearly 200 sites of care. Our subsidiaries own and operate hospitals and multispecialty physician practices in six states. Ardent includes 30 hospitals, 4,423 patient beds, 23,000 employees, and 1,700 employed physicians. Within the industry, we are noted for recognizing that every hospital is as unique as the community it serves. This in-depth understanding of how health care works at the local level is one of our great strengths. POSITION SUMMARY The Project Manager is responsible for leading teams to deliver project(s) that span across one or more business units. This position will manage resources, project plans, and deliverables throughout the full project life cycle. The Project Manager’s responsibilities also include management of issues, risks and project change requests to ensure successful and on-time project delivery. The Project Manager will understand our project governance and lifecycle steps. We're looking for someone to join the team who possesses a dynamic blend of leadership, strategic vision, and hands-on project management skills, able to navigate seamlessly between multiple projects, foster effective communication across stakeholders, and drive successful outcomes by aligning business needs with innovative solutions. This position will report up through the VP, IT Governance & PMO. Responsibilities Develop project scope and charter based on business needs, considering budget, schedule, resources, and goals. Provide leadership, motivating the project team to meet goals and ensuring adherence to responsibilities and milestones. Manage multiple projects, aligning them with strategic objectives and overseeing engagement aspects such as planning, resources, budget, and risks. Lead and facilitate project team meetings, overseeing day-to-day project activities and resources. Understand the interdependencies between technology, operations, and business needs. Maintain a strong understanding of project governance and project lifecycle steps. Demonstrate functional acumen to align solutions with client goals and industry best practices. Ability to deep dive into new topics to more effectively lead projects with an operational lens. Monitor, track, and control outcomes, resolving issues, conflicts, and critical path deliverables. Communicate project status, milestones, and issues effectively to various stakeholders. Deliver effective executive-level communication and build trusted adviser relationships with stakeholders. Contribute to internal process improvement initiatives to mature and elevate the IT PMO’s project management capabilities Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelors' degree PMP Certification preferred Minimum of 3 years of experience managing and implementing healthcare IT projects Experience working with senior leaders, executives, and business owners, and a proven track record of successful implementations Experience analyzing business and systems needs to develop project plans including tasks, resource estimates, team members, deliverables (e.g. test and training plans), procedures and design documents Prior Epic implementation/project management experience preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools and ServiceNow 25% travel may be required Embrace challenges with enthusiasm and determination and see obstacles as opportunities to showcase your problem-solving skills. Thrive in a dynamic environment and seek opportunities for continuous improvement. Actively identify and pursue opportunities for improvement without waiting for direction. Demonstrate a self-starter attitude to drive projects forward. Navigate seamlessly between the big picture and the nitty-gritty details. Understand how project details contribute to overarching strategic goals. Present ideas and updates with poise and confidence, tailoring messages to different audience levels. Anticipate potential roadblocks and develop strategies for smooth project execution. Have a keen eye for detail and a passion for creating and optimizing processes and infusing structure and organization into your day-to-day work Are passionate about making a positive impact – improving patient care and outcomes through technology.