WVUM IT Project Manager

SYSTEM West Virginia University Health SystemWVUM IT Project Manager

May 20, 2026

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Responsible for leading a project team (or teams) on organizational wide mid-to-low risk projects affecting multiple people within a limited number of areas/departments. May also be responsible for overall project management of smaller scale projects. Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating all aspects of IT projects. This includes, but is not limited to, project work plan development & management, project plan reporting, issue tracking, scope development & management, project cost, resource & time management, project communications and project risk management.

Collaborates with IT, vendors, and Customers to ensure successful completion of projects.

May also be responsible for serving as a liaison between Information Technology and other practices affiliated with the health system. This may include providing appropriate on-site visits, facilitating regular communication, resolving client requests, and overseeing resolution of issues to ensure delivered services meet client needs and expectations outside of defined projects.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or MIS, or related field required, OR four(4) years of relevant experience such as project management, project coordination, project lead, systems analysis required.

• Internal employees must meet all mandatory competencies in current position in order to qualify for promotion within IT.

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
Certified Associate in Project Management Certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

One year hospital or hospital Information Technology experience preferred.

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

Project Management:
Work significantly affects multiple people within a limited number of areas/departments. Responsible in all aspects of project planning, including project proposal reviews to determine goals, time frame, funding, project approach, staffing requirements, deliverables, and allocation of resources. Create and maintain project work plans utilizing the standard project management software tool(s) to drive the project. Maintains the project work plan to facilitate project progress tracking.

Develops and maintains project scope/charter with assistance from management. Develops and maintains project schedule. Responsible for all processes related to the timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage, and ultimate disposition of project information. Participates in meeting the goals and objectives of the department and the division in accordance with the goals and objectives of the organization. Facilitation of proper transition of project support to Customer Service at the completion of each assigned project.

Proactively manages project to identify potential risks and/or issues and escalates appropriately. Implements and monitors the change control process, and documents and facilitates the outcomes of the change control process for assigned projects. Demonstrates thorough understanding of project management phases, techniques and tools. Strong and tested project management skills, including sponsor and risk management. Understand Customer, their needs; provides realistic expectations, actively monitors customer satisfaction.

Communication Effectiveness:
Ensures project status, issues, and successes are clearly communicated to all levels (team, management, stakeholders, etc.), documented and is in accordance with project plan and standards as outlined by organization's IT Project Management Office (PMO). Ensures open communication and maintains objectivity in all communication utilizing fact-based information. Listens effectively and clarifies information as needed; interprets verbal and non-verbal messages from others;

communicates tactfully and candidly. Conducts routine project meetings to share organizational information and to provide guidance, direction, motivation, and to discuss overall performance of respective staff relative to work assignments. Participates in pre-engagement preparation and implementation planning, and transition to support. Motivates project team to action. Identifies common themes, makes inferences, and draw conclusions.

Resource and Fiscal Accountability:
Ensure acceptable level(s) of project staffing and oversight of consultants, contractors, and vendors to meet the requirements of the agreed upon contract/RFP stipulations for assigned IT projects Directly manages all internal resources assigned to project or program for work assignment completion, and manages external resources in the…