Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to lead complex information systems initiatives in San Antonio, Texas. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for a project leader who can coordinate technical delivery, align stakeholders, and keep enterprise programs on track for scope, budget, timelines, and quality. The role works closely with senior leadership and business subject matter experts to guide projects through planning, execution, and successful implementation.
Responsibilities:
• Lead large-scale information systems projects from initiation through completion, ensuring objectives are achieved within established timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.
• Direct day-to-day project activities across technical and business teams, maintaining alignment between project plans, dependencies, and organizational priorities.
• Partner with stakeholders and subject matter experts to define requirements, clarify scope, and support informed decision-making throughout the project lifecycle.
• Prepare and deliver clear status updates, risk summaries, and performance reports for senior leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Apply structured project management practices across all phases of delivery, including planning, execution, testing, deployment, and post-implementation support.
• Manage project risks, issues, and changes proactively, driving resolution plans that minimize disruption to business operations.
• Support technology initiatives involving healthcare claims, clinical data, and related enterprise applications within a managed care environment.
• Use appropriate delivery methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, waterfall, or hybrid approaches, based on project needs and team structure.
• Bachelor’s degree in Health Information Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• PMP certification or another recognized project management credential is required.
• At least 8 years of experience leading technical projects, including planning, execution, and delivery.
• At least 8 years of hands-on experience working across the full System Development Life Cycle.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with direct exposure to managed care claims and clinical data.
• Strong knowledge of project delivery frameworks such as waterfall, Agile, and Scrum.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Project, and Visio.
• Experience with Atlassian Jira is preferred; familiarity with healthcare product platforms is a plus.