Senior IT Project Manager

** Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center**:  Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated.

It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
** Organization:
** VUMC IT PMO Transition Mgmt
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* Job Summary:

** Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead complex, enterprise-level initiatives across a diverse range of technical domains. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with extensive expertise in IT project delivery, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional coordination. The successful candidate will manage large-scale software implementations, application integrations, cybersecurity and identity projects, cloud architecture deployments, and enterprise SaaS initiatives.
This position requires a strong foundation in technical project management, change management, vendor and budget oversight, and executive stakeholder communication. The Senior IT Project Manager will also mentor junior project managers and contribute to the evolution of program management practices across the organization..
** Key Responsibilities
*** Lead and coordinate all phases of complex IT projects and programs, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
* Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocations to ensure timely and successful delivery.
* Manage cross-functional teams, including internal staff, external vendors, and consultants.
* Oversee software implementations, integrations, and infrastructure deployments with a focus on quality and scalability.
* Drive cybersecurity and identity-related initiatives in collaboration with security and compliance teams.
* Facilitate enterprise-wide change management efforts to ensure adoption and minimize disruption.
* Manage project budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective delivery.
* Provide executive-level reporting and communication to senior leadership and stakeholders.
* Mentor and coach junior project managers, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
* Ensure adherence to VUMC’s governance, compliance, and risk management standards.
** Technical Capabilities**
* ** Project Planning & Coordination (Advanced):
** Expert in managing multiple interdependent projects and programs, forecasting resource needs, and organizing work across diverse technical domains.
* ** Project Communications (Advanced):
** Skilled in delivering complex information to varied audiences, including executives, technical teams, and clinical stakeholders.
* ** Project Issues Management (Advanced):
** Proactive in identifying and resolving issues, especially in high-pressure environments involving multiple stakeholders.
* ** Strategic Program Management:
** Ability to align project execution with organizational strategy, balancing tactical execution with long-term vision.
* ** Change Management:
** Experience leading organizational change initiatives, including stakeholder engagement, training, and communications.
* ** Vendor & Budget Management:
** Proven ability to manage third-party relationships, negotiate contracts, and oversee multimillion-dollar budgets.
* ** Cloud & SaaS Delivery:
** Familiarity with cloud architecture (e.g., Azure, AWS), SaaS platforms, and modern deployment methodologies.
** About the Department:
**** VUMC IT
** VUMC IT provides hardware, software and service solutions for the entire Medical Center. With over 40,000 workstations in the Medical Center, our teams can assist not only with…