Project Manager II - Information Services at Essentia Health · Duluth

Project Manager II - Information Services Location: Duluth, MN Building Location: Peerless Building Department: 1007510 PROJECT MANAGEMENT - EH SS Job Description: Manages projects of moderate complexity, with accountability for successful delivery aligned to Essentia Health’s strategic goals. Works with a high degree of independence to plan, execute, and deliver projects within defined scope, timeline, and budget. Applies project management methodologies (hybrid) to guide project execution across the full lifecycle. Partners with business and technical stakeholders to define project objectives, scope, and success criteria, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, policies, and standards. Leads cross-functional project teams and serves as the primary point of contact for project communication. Builds and maintains strong stakeholder relationships and ensures transparency through regular status reporting and effective communication. Proactively identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks, issues, and dependencies. Monitors project performance, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource utilization, and takes corrective action as needed to ensure successful outcomes. Supports organizational change management efforts to drive adoption and realization of project benefits. Facilitates decision-making, removes barriers, and ensures teams are aligned and progressing toward defined objectives. Conducts post-project evaluations, including lessons learned and benefits realization, to support continuous improvement. Contributes to PMO standards, tools, and best practices, and may provide guidance or mentorship to less experienced team members. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience in healthcare IT, including clinical and business applications, EMR/EHR, or infrastructure initiatives • PMI PMP/PMI CAPM certifications or other relevant advanced project management education Education Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Bachelors degree in Information Services, Business, Healthcare or a related field and 2+ years of project management or project leadership experience Associates degree and 4+ years of progressive project support and/or project leadership experience in Information Services, Business, or Healthcare Licensure/Certification Qualifications: FTE: 1 Possible Remote/Hybrid Option: Hybrid Shift Rotation: Day Rotation (United States of America) Shift Start Time: 8:00 AM Shift End Time: 4:30 PM Weekends: Holidays: No Call Obligation: No Union: Union Posting Deadline: Compensation Range: $74,900.80 - $112,361.60 Employee Benefits at Essentia Health: At Essentia Health, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, growth, and work-life balance. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with supplemental options to fit your needs. We offer a 401(k) plan with employer contributions to help you plan for the future, and we invest in your professional development through training, tuition reimbursement, and educational programs. To help you thrive both at work and at home, we provide flexible scheduling, generous time off, and wellness resources focused on your physical, mental, and emotional health. Please note that benefit eligibility may vary. For full details, refer to your benefit summary or contact our HR Service Center at (218) 576-0000. Additional Locations: Bismarck, ND, Fargo, ND, Brainerd, MN