Senior IT Project Manager
APR Consulting, Inc. has been engaged to identify a Senior IT Project Manager
Location: Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Position: Senior IT Project Manager
Pay Rate: $80-90/hr DOE
Duration: 52 weeks (1 year)
Expected Shift: 8am to 5pm, 40 hrs/week
JOB SUMMARY
Remote but may need to go onsite periodically.
Job Overview
Cottage Health is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager with Epic and healthcare revenue cycle experience to lead and manage key IT projects. This role requires a PMP-certified professional who is comfortable orchestrating and managing projects directly, working cross-functionally with ambulatory operations teams, and ensuring successful project execution.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned IT projects, ensuring alignment with business goals.
Define project requirements, develop deliverables, and establish timelines in collaboration with leadership.
Oversee the full project lifecycle, from planning and execution to completion and evaluation.
Lead cross-functional teams, facilitating clear communication and collaboration across departments.
Manage Epic-related projects, particularly supporting ambulatory operations and revenue cycle workflows.
Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies to maintain project timelines and quality.
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation and progress reports.
Provide regular updates to leadership, sponsors, and key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum of 7 years of IT project management experience, with at least 5 years in healthcare IT.
Strong knowledge of Epic systems, particularly in ambulatory operations and revenue cycle functions.
PMP certification required (or strong justification for equivalent experience).
Experience managing large-scale IT projects in a healthcare setting.
Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with various teams, including clinicians, IT staff, and executive leadership.
Preferred Qualifications
9+ years of experience in healthcare IT project management.
Hands-on experience with Epic implementations or system optimizations.
Familiarity with hospital revenue cycle processes and financial IT systems.
Our client is the one of the largest Healthcare Staffing Provider in the United States, to be assigned at one of their affiliated hospitals/healthcare facilities.
This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is a match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
APR Consulting, Inc., is one of the most trusted talent acquisition and workforce solutions providers in the United States. Known for exceptional responsiveness, agile strategies, and consistently high-level talent, the firm has become a go-to for organizations and managed services providers navigating complex change and urgent challenges. Since its founding in 1980, APR has transformed from a California IT-focused staffing firm to a full-service solutions provider filling a wide range of positions and serving over eight industries — including aerospace and defense, healthcare, IT, telecom, hospitality/gaming, sports/entertainment, government, and utilities –– in all 50 states, with a loyal roster of more than 850 specialized professionals.