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Project Manager III

Oakland, CA · On-site

$72.52 - $120.88/hr

The Project Manager III is a senior-level role responsible for leading complex, large-scale ... Experience with healthcare systems and regulations, including EHR platforms (e.g., Epic, Cerner ...

Project Manager III

Oakland, CA · On-site

$72.52 - $120.88/hr

The Project Manager III is a senior-level role responsible for leading complex, large-scale ... Experience with healthcare systems and regulations, including EHR platforms (e.g., Epic, Cerner ...

Project Manager III

Oakland, CA · On-site

$72.52 - $120.88/hr

The Project Manager III is a senior-level role responsible for leading complex, large-scale ... Experience with healthcare systems and regulations, including EHR platforms (e.g., Epic, Cerner ...

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and timelines with ... to manage conflict and find mutually acceptable resolutions. Desired Skills/Competencies:

... Cerner, Athenahealth, Dentrix, etc.). • PMP, CAPM, SAFe, or equivalent project management certification. • Exposure to SaaS or cloud platform implementation projects. Physical Requirements: · ...

... Cerner, Athenahealth, Dentrix, etc.). • PMP, CAPM, SAFe, or equivalent project management certification. • Exposure to SaaS or cloud platform implementation projects. Physical Requirements: • ...

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How much do cerner project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for cerner project manager in the United States is $96,560.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,000.00 and $113,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Cerner Project Manager?

A Cerner Project Manager is a professional responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and management of Cerner healthcare information technology projects. They coordinate between healthcare organizations, Cerner technical teams, and other stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet specified requirements. Their duties include resource allocation, timeline management, risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills are essential for this role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cerner Project Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cerner Project Manager, you need strong project management abilities, healthcare IT knowledge, and experience with Cerner systems, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree and PMP or similar certification. Familiarity with Cerner Millennium, project tracking tools like Microsoft Project, and electronic health record (EHR) workflows is essential. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills help facilitate collaboration among clinicians, IT teams, and stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for ensuring successful Cerner implementations, meeting project deadlines, and optimizing healthcare outcomes.

What are some common challenges faced by a Cerner Project Manager when coordinating with clinical and technical teams?

Cerner Project Managers often encounter challenges in bridging the communication gap between clinical staff and IT professionals. Successfully aligning project goals with both user needs and technical constraints requires strong interpersonal skills and adaptability. Managing conflicting priorities, ensuring end-user adoption, and navigating complex healthcare workflows are typical hurdles. Proactive stakeholder engagement, thorough documentation, and continuous feedback are key strategies for overcoming these challenges and delivering successful implementations.
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Infographic showing various Cerner Project Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $96,560 per year, or $46.4 per hour.

Functional Project Manager

Interon IT Solutions

Chantilly, VA • Remote

Contractor

Posted 17 days ago


Job description

Title: Functional Project Manager (Healthcare)
Location: Remote
Contract Type-W2
Experience: 8+ years

Role Summary

We’re looking for a Functional Project Manager with strong healthcare domain experience to lead business-driven projects across clinical, operational, and revenue-cycle teams. This role focuses on requirements, workflow optimization, stakeholder management, UAT, go-live readiness, and delivery governance while partnering with IT, vendors, and clinical SMEs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead project delivery end-to-end: scope, timeline, budget, risks, dependencies, and outcomes.
  • Run discovery sessions with stakeholders (clinical, billing, compliance, IT) and document BRD/FRD, process flows, and user stories.
  • Understand and map healthcare workflows (patient access, scheduling, clinical documentation, orders, results, claims, authorizations, etc.).
  • Drive governance: RAID log, change control, communication plan, steering committee updates, and weekly status reporting.
  • Coordinate UAT with clinical/business users: test planning, defect triage, and sign-off.
  • Manage go-live planning: cutover checklists, training coordination, hypercare support, and post-go-live stabilization.
  • Ensure compliance alignment (HIPAA, PHI handling, audit requirements) in planning and execution.
  • Coordinate across internal teams and vendors (EHR/EMR, clearinghouse, payer integrations, reporting partners).
  • Track metrics and adoption to ensure business value and process improvement.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 8+ years of Project Management experience, with healthcare domain projects.
  • Strong functional skills in requirements gathering, documentation, and stakeholder management.
  • Experience delivering projects involving EHR/EMR workflows and/or revenue cycle operations.
  • Strong UAT leadership experience and ability to drive business sign-offs.
  • Excellent communication skills with ability to work with clinicians, operations, compliance, and IT.
  • Familiar with Agile/Scrum and/or Waterfall (hybrid experience preferred).

Preferred / Nice to Have

  • Experience with systems like Epic, Cerner/Oracle Health, Meditech, eClinicalWorks, or similar.
  • Healthcare integrations knowledge: HL7, FHIR, interfaces, lab systems, scheduling, claims/eligibility.
  • Tools: Jira, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, Azure DevOps, SharePoint.
  • Certifications: PMP, CSM/PSM, ITIL (plus).

Common Healthcare Project Examples

  • EHR enhancements, clinical workflow redesign, templates/order sets updates
  • Patient portal rollout or optimization
  • Scheduling/patient access improvements
  • Revenue cycle initiatives (claims, denials, authorizations, coding workflow)
  • Compliance/audit readiness projects and reporting dashboards

Deliverables

  • Project charter, plan, stakeholder register, communication plan
  • BRD/FRD, workflow diagrams, user stories & acceptance criteria
  • RAID log, change requests, weekly status + exec dashboards
  • UAT plan, test coordination, defect tracking, go-live checklist, training plan.