Senior IT Project Manager

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center:  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization:

VUMC IT PMO Transition Mgmt

Job Summary:

Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex, enterprise-level initiatives across a diverse range of technical domains. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with extensive expertise in IT project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination. The successful candidate will manage large-scale software implementations, application integrations, cybersecurity and identity projects, cloud architecture deployments, and enterprise SaaS initiatives.

This position requires a strong foundation in technical project management, change management, vendor and budget oversight, and executive stakeholder communication. The Senior IT Project Manager will also mentor junior project managers and contribute to the evolution of program management practices across the organization.

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all phases of complex IT projects and programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to ensure timely and successful delivery.

• Manage cross-functional teams, including internal staff, external vendors, and consultants.

• Oversee software implementations, integrations, and infrastructure deployments with a focus on quality and scalability.

• Drive cybersecurity and identity-related initiatives in collaboration with security and compliance teams.

• Facilitate enterprise-wide change management efforts to ensure adoption and minimize disruption.

• Manage project budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective delivery.

• Provide executive-level reporting and communication to senior leadership and stakeholders.

• Mentor and coach junior project managers, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

• Ensure adherence to VUMC’s governance, compliance, and risk management standards.

Technical Capabilities

• Project Planning & Coordination (Advanced):
  Expert in managing multiple interdependent projects and programs, forecasting resource needs, and organizing work across diverse technical domains.

• Project Communications (Advanced):
  Skilled in delivering complex information to varied audiences, including executives, technical teams, and clinical stakeholders.

• Project Issues Management (Advanced):
  Proactive in identifying and resolving issues, especially in high-pressure environments involving multiple stakeholders.

• Strategic Program Management:
  Ability to align project execution with organizational strategy, balancing tactical execution with long-term vision.

• Change Management:
  Experience leading organizational change initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, training, and communications.

• Vendor & Budget Management:
  Proven ability to manage third-party relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee multimillion-dollar budgets.

• Cloud & SaaS Delivery:
  Familiarity with cloud architecture (e.g., Azure, AWS), SaaS platforms, and modern deployment methodologies.

About the Department:

VUMC IT

VUMC IT provides hardware, software and service solutions for the entire Medical Center. With over 40,000 workstations in the Medical Center, our teams can assist not only with hardware support, but also software and application support and services to enhance security and protection of your information. 

Position Shift: Days

Our professional administrative functions include critical supporting roles in information technology and informatics, finance, administration, legal and community affairs, human resources, communications and marketing, development, facilities, and many more.

At our growing health system, we support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a "go-to" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

5 years

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity.  EOE/Vets/Disabled.