Director PMO Healthcare LONG TERM CONTRACT

Job Description:

Job Description

Job Title: Director of Project Management Office (PMO) – Healthcare IT
Location: On-site in California (Hybrid – 3 days/week minimum)
Employment Type: Long Term Contract
Industry: Healthcare | Information Technology | Government / Public Sector
Seniority Level: Director

US CITIZENS OR GREEN CARD HOLDERS ONLY CAN BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE

About the Role:
We’re hiring a Director of PMO to establish and lead the IT Project Management Office, manage a portfolio of high-impact enterprise projects, and implement project governance and best practices across our health system.

This is a strategic leadership role for a seasoned project executive with healthcare IT experience—especially someone familiar with Cerner EMR systems and California public health programs.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and lead a centralized IT PMO function

• Standardize project governance, reporting, and tools across the organization

• Lead the project intake/review committee and streamline project onboarding

• Oversee execution of complex, multi-stakeholder healthcare IT initiatives

• Collaborate with leadership to align projects with strategic goals

• Promote PMO maturity and continuous improvement

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 in healthcare IT

• Strong experience managing EMR/EHR implementations – Cerner strongly preferred

• Deep understanding of California’s public health system and regulatory environment

• Proven leadership of enterprise-wide initiatives and cross-functional teams

• PMP or equivalent certification a plus

• Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills

Work Location:

• Hybrid role (must be on-site at least 3 days/week)

• Local candidates only – relocation and travel expenses are not provided

Ready to Lead Transformational Healthcare Projects?
Apply now and help shape the future of public health IT.