EPMO Senior Project Manager/UKHC

University of Kentucky

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleEPMO Senior Project Manager/UKHCRequisition NumberRE54916Working TitleEPMO Senior Project ManagerDepartment NameH4030:Performance ServicesWork LocationLexington, KYGrade Level13Salary Range$71,323-131,685/yearType of PositionStaffPosition Time Status Full-TimeRequired EducationMAClick here for more information about equivalencies:https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalenciesRequired Related Experience5 yrsRequired License/Registration/CertificationProject Management Professional (PMP) Certification required within one year of hire.Physical RequirementsThe physical conditions of this position include: occasionally lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs; occasionally standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs; regularly sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time with repetitive motions (such as typing). This position may require less than 10% of job-related travel.ShiftMonday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm); will also include evenings, nights, and weekends as needed. This is a hybrid Position—three days in the office and two days remote.Job SummaryUK HealthCare (UKHC) is seeking an experienced, Project Management (PMP), professional for a Senior Project Manager (PM) position within the Office of Performance Services Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO). This position will work closely with various healthcare project teams to manage scope, cost and schedule of projects assigned; ensuring efficient, effective delivery of professional services required to support the UK Healthcare Enterprise. The individual will manage and provide guidance to project resources on a daily basis, and will work with area leadership to provide a view of not only current status, but also longer-term objectives. The Senior PM will work with project teams and leads across the organization. This role requires frequent interaction, collaboration, planning, and cooperation with senior level UKHC leadership and stakeholders required to develop and deliver projects that meet Enterprise Business Objectives. This position will operate in a matrixed organization that requires excellent interpersonal skills, persuasion and influencing skills, and the ability to lead large multi-disciplinary teams through significant amount of varied work assignments. The following information represents typical skills and function required to successfully function in the Senior Project Manager role: • Develop, monitor, and control detailed Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) that can be used to develop Project Plans, Project Schedules, Resource Plans, Performance Metrics, Project Milestones, and Business Case(s). • Mentor and/or lead stakeholders and associates in the mastery of project management principles and tools. • Ensure adherence to established UKHC EPMO project methodologies. • Align projects with business strategy. • Develop, monitor, and manage Program/Project budgets. • Develop, monitor, and manage Resource Plans. • Develop, edit, and publish documentation relative to Project Delivery and Support of the end solution. • Develop project briefings, updates, status reports, etc. in a format suitable for briefing senior level UKHC leadership.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesThe ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of collaborative work, excellent communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office/Project software as well as some experience with ServiceNow project management software. Must excel in strategic operations & improvement initiatives.Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/ExperienceThis position requires a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and 5-8 years of project management experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Master’s Degree preferred.Deadline to Apply07/01/2026Our University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you currently hold or are you able to obtain a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification prior to hire?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Briefly describe your experience with program or project management.

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * Describe your experience working with internal or external customers within an academic medical center.

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * Describe your experience supporting executive level administration.

   (Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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