Project Manager, Operational Excellence and Technology Integration

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate. We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters. Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This role serves as an on‑site (5 days a week) IS project manager at OMC, partnering closely with hospital operations and IS teams to strengthen operational resiliency and ensure technology effectively supports inpatient workflows, throughput, and performance. Experience with working with clinical operations is required. The position focuses on reducing application redundancy, driving adoption of Epic and enterprise‑standard solutions, and integrating real‑time data, analytics, and AI tools to reduce technical debt and improve service delivery.

The IS Project Manager acts as a visible change agent across OMC, removing technology‑related barriers, supporting cybersecurity preparedness and resiliency exercises, and fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across clinical and administrative teams.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Required - high school diploma.

Required - 7 years of experience in information technology; OR 6 years of experience in project management.

Preferred - 5 years of experience in information technology project management.

Preferred:
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB), ICAgile Certified Professional (ICP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or related certification with bachelor’s degree; OR Master’s degree.

• Proficiency in using computers, web-based applications, and software, including but not limited to Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Excellent judgment, decision-making, delegating and leadership skills.
• Analytical skills and logical through process in order to formulate practical solutions to problems.
• Positive interpersonal skills and ability to effectively and professionally work with people from all backgrounds.
• Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.
• Ability to work variable schedule, such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.

• Coaches, leads, and mentors project management staff including evaluation and delegation of project tasks.
• Works in tandem with program and project leadership to establish practices, templates, policies, resource management, tools and highly visible project reporting and presentations.
• Coordinates internal resources and vendors to provide accurate and precise execution of projects.
• Ensures projects are delivered on time, on budget, and within agreed project scope.
• Liaises with information services project management leadership and project stakeholders to report and elevate risks as needed.
• Coordinates detailed risk management and mitigation with project team.
• Develops, maintains, and tracks project status reports, statements of work, scoping documentation and other relevant documentation as needed.
• Ensures assigned projects support the organizational and departmental goals.
• Maintains and enhances professional competency…