IT Project Manager I

Under general supervision, the IT Project Manager I provides project management and communications support to Directors, Managers, the PMO, and other Project Managers within the OCIO. This position assists with project management activities, updates, and reporting across existing and new application implementations within the academic, research, and healthcare information system portfolios. This position serves as a project manager, providing leadership, overseeing communications, and managing project requirements under the limited supervision of a senior PMP staff member, for projects with limited scope and impact. This role assists with the timely facilitation of issues management, risk assessments, project management documentation, budgeting, reporting and communication. The position is responsible for the timeliness, accuracy, and recording of their project information to ensure transparency of information for PMO leadership and team members. The IT Project Manager I is expected to comply with, support, and provide feedback on enterprise-wide project management methodologies as defined by the OCIO PMO. This position serves in a support role to other project managers across the MUSC enterprise.

Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of work experience, or Master’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Health Administration, or related field. Work experience must be in supporting or leading project activities, information technology, or in healthcare. CAPM credential required or within 6 months of hire. Prior experience supporting project activities during a revenue cycle, clinical system, ERP, or other major multi-disciplinary implementation or integration project preferred. Working knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel required, with working knowledge of MS Sharepoint and MS Project desired. The ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills and prioritize and handle multiple tasks in a demanding work environment is essential. Ability to work with multiple technical managers and project teams simultaneously is required. Excellent interpersonal skills required to foster collaborative partnerships in a team environment. Ability to effectively facilitate recurring project meetings desired. Presentation skills desired.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: n/a

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 20 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)