WVUM IT PMO Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead project team(s) on organizational‑wide mid‑to‑low risk projects affecting multiple people within limited departments; oversee overall project management of smaller‑scale initiatives.
• Develop and manage project work plans, reporting, issue tracking, scope, cost, resources, time, communications, and risk.
• Coordinate with IT, vendors, and customers to ensure successful project completion.
• Serve as liaison between Information Technology and other practices within the health system, providing on‑site visits, regular communication, resolving client requests, and ensuring delivered services meet client needs.
• Facilitate transition of project support to Customer Service at completion.
• Manage project risks and issues, escalating appropriately and implementing change control processes.
• Ensure project status, issues, and successes are communicated clearly to all levels, maintaining objectivity and factual accuracy.
• Oversee project staffing, including consultants, contractors, and vendors, managing external resources when necessary.
• Track project budgets typically under $500,000 and provide invoicing oversight.
• Apply critical thinking to identify and resolve project problems using systematic approaches.
• Promote collaboration, establish ground rules, and maintain positive relationships with customers, staff, and sponsors.
• Make informed decisions, prioritize work, forecast changes, and communicate risks and issues proactively.
• Utilize project management tools such as Windows, MS Project, MS Office, and MS SharePoint.
• Perform administrative responsibilities, including planning, change implementation, and departmental participation.
• Mentor, train, and develop colleagues, coaching them to exceed expectations.
• Travel to other facilities or affiliated sites as needed for implementation, training, and support.
• Adhere to WVUHS policies and any additional policies of the entity or entities to which the IT team member is assigned.

• 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, or systems analysis.
• Internal employees must meet all mandatory competencies in the current position to qualify for promotion within IT.

• Certified Associate in Project Management Certification preferred.
• One year hospital or hospital Information Technology experience preferred.

• Frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping necessary body movements utilized during the work shift.

• The work environment is a standard office environment.

• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.
• Ability to work well under high‑stress conditions.
• Ability to work independently or cooperatively as a team member.
• Ability to adapt to various workloads and assignments.
• Ability to work with multi‑disciplinary groups.
• Must have reading and comprehension ability.
• Must be able to type.
• Possess good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Must be flexible.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.