高级IT项目经理（合同）

About Sound
Founded in 2001 and headquartered in Nashville, TN, Sound Physicians is a nationally respected, physician-led medical group practicing in 400+ hospitals across 45 states. Our team of 4,000+ clinicians and 1,000+ business professionals across the country is united by one mission: to build exceptional clinical partnerships that unlock quality, affordable, dignified care for everyone – no matter who they are or where they live. With physician-led clinical teams and more than two decades of operational expertise, we’ve refined what it takes to consistently deliver exceptional care in hospital medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, anesthesia, and telemedicine.
Why join us?

• A remote-first culture that values flexibility and collaboration

• Opportunities to grow your career while making a real impact

• A team that champions inclusivity, innovation, and excellence

Whether working virtually or onsite at one of our practices, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organization shaping the future of healthcare.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Senior IT Project Manager with 10+ years of experience leading large, complex, cross-functional technology initiatives involving technical teams, business stakeholders, and external vendors. The ideal candidate has a strong track record managing software development and implementation projects using Agile methodologies, from initiation through closure, with preferred experience launching and delivering Payroll products or solutions. They are highly organized, proactive, and able to anticipate needs, identify potential challenges, and take action to keep initiatives moving forward.
The Details: This is a full-time, remote contract position anticipated to last approximately 12 months. Contract duration may be extended or adjusted based on business needs and project requirements.
Sound Physicians is unable to provide employer sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United State
This role requires a strong understanding of both technology and business operations, with prior experience as a Data Analyst, Business Analyst, or Software Developer a plus. The successful candidate will be comfortable partnering with technical teams and vendors, translating business needs into actionable requirements, and investigating technical issues when needed to help identify root causes, facilitate resolution, and keep work moving. Strong skills in issue and risk management, dependency management, and navigating complex technical environments are essential. The ability to work effectively under pressure and through ambiguity, while maintaining focus and momentum, is critical to success.
The Senior IT Project Manager will lead projects within established SOX controls and governance requirements and provide clear, concise status reporting to C-suite executives and senior leaders. The role requires exceptional communication, stakeholder management, organizational skills, and the ability to drive accountability across multiple workstreams. This person must be able to balance competing priorities, quickly adapt to changing needs, and bring structure and clarity to complex situations. Experience with Agile planning tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or Target Process and proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite are expected.
We’re looking for someone who is action-oriented, technically curious, highly organized, and solutions-focused, someone who takes initiative, rolls up their sleeves, and dives into the details when needed to solve problems and deliver results. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, remains composed under pressure, and brings the judgment and leadership needed to move complex initiatives forward even when priorities, requirements, or circumstances change.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Execution:

• Lead, plan, and execute cross-functional business, technology, and process improvement projects from initiation to completion.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, roadmaps, and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.

• Ability to apply project management methodologies and practices, including developing a project plan, charter, scope, project management approach and management plans, such as the statement of work, cost estimates, and schedule.

• Manage project scope, risks, dependencies, and deliverables, proactively identifying and resolving roadblocks and escalating accordingly.

Stakeholder Management:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and collaboration across teams.

• Work closely with business leaders, technology teams, and process owners to align project objectives with organizational goals.

• Facilitate executive-level discussions and provide data-driven insights for decision-making.

• Manage relationships with third-party vendors, contractors, and service providers, ensuring contractual obligations and SLAs are met when applicable.

Mentoring & Coaching:

• Provide guidance, mentorship, and coaching to junior and mid-level project managers to enhance their skills and effectiveness.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the project management team.

• Lead training sessions or knowledge-sharing workshops on best practices, methodologies, and emerging project management trends.

Process Improvement & Governance:

• Apply best practices in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) to drive efficiency and effectiveness.

• Identify opportunities for business process optimization, operational improvements, and automation.

• Implement project governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with organizational standards.

• Lead change management efforts to ensure seamless adoption of new business processes or technologies.

Financial & Performance Oversight:

• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource allocation.

• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure project success and business impact.

What we are looking for:

A successful candidate will have a demonstrated track record of a combination of these values, knowledge, and experience: 
Values

• Resourcefulness - Proactive willingness to utilize available information and tools to figure things out

• Adaptability - Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to change as circumstances evolve

• Collaboration - Demonstrates the ability to work well with others to accomplish a goal; takes opinions of others into consideration; includes others in the decision-making process

• Intellectual curiosity - Demonstrates a genuine interest in learning new things and wants to know the reason “why” behind the way things are done

• Passion - Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for and excitement about the work; gets others excited about work or projects they're involved in and working on

• Strategic thinking - Demonstrates the ability to look at the big picture and proactively develop a plan of action

• Teamwork -Demonstrates the ability to pull people together into highly effective teams along with ability to work in a highly matrixed organization

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or Hybrid approaches

• Ability to navigate complex, cross-functional environments and collaborate with diverse stakeholders

• Proficiency with project management tools including Microsoft Project, Jira, and Smartsheet

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including SharePoint/Teams, Excel, Word, and Visio

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

• Strong ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced setting

• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies such as Lean or Six Sigma preferred

• Healthcare experience a plus

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in required

• 10+ years of project management experience, with a proven track record of leading business, technology, and/or process improvement projects

• PMI (Project Management Institute) PMP® (Project Management Professional) certification required

Pay Range:
· $75-$100 per hour. Exact pay will be determined based on candidate experience and geographic location
Sound Physicians is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion at the bedside and in our workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the position.  As duties and responsibilities change and develop, the job description will be reviewed and subject to amendment. 
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