Epic/Third Party Application Project Manager - Laboratory (Beaker)
12 month contract
100% Remote
Full-Time, 40 hr/week
Start Date: ASAP
Job Summary
Client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead the implementation of third-party laboratory applications and integrations alongside Epic Beaker, as part of a large enterprise-wide Epic implementation. This is a delivery-focused PM role. The Beaker workstream will be primarily managed by the Epic application team while this resource will own the third-party lab application ecosystem and the integrations with Beaker.
The client is prioritizing strong project leadership and vendor management over hands-on analyst build skills. Candidates should have managed third-party laboratory system implementations and integrations within Epic environments, with a solid understanding of laboratory workflows. Beaker certification is not required, but working knowledge of Beaker is desirable.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned healthcare IT PM who can manage full-lifecycle implementation efforts, complex dependencies, coordinate across the Beaker team, clinical stakeholders, and external vendors, and drive execution through project go-live.
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end project management for third-party laboratory application implementations and their integrations with Epic Beaker
Develop and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, risks, and deliverables
Coordinate cross-functional teams including the Epic Beaker application team, laboratory and pathology leaders, IT, interface teams, and third-party vendors
Manage vendor engagement, including scope, deliverables, schedules, and issue escalation
Manage interface and integration activities between third-party lab systems (such as middleware, instruments, and ancillary lab applications) and Beaker
Align build, testing, and go-live timelines with the Beaker implementation team and the broader enterprise Epic program
Identify risks, dependencies, and resource constraints and drive mitigation strategies
Support testing coordination (interface, integration, and instrument validation), workflow validation, and go-live readiness planning
Ensure adherence to PMO standards, documentation, and lifecycle governance
Required Qualifications
8-10+ years of healthcare IT project management experience within large or multi-hospital health system setting
Proven experience managing full-lifecycle Epic implementations or Epic-integrated clinical application projects at an enterprise scale
Direct PM experience implementing third-party laboratory applications and integrations within Epic environments
Experience with Epic Beaker (certification not required)
Strong understanding of clinical laboratory workflows (clinical pathology, anatomic pathology, or related areas)
Experience managing vendors and cross-functional, multi-stakeholder initiatives
Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with LIS implementations or migrations
Familiarity with interface and integration workflows (HL7, instrument and middleware integration)
Experience with laboratory regulatory requirements (CAP, CLIA)
PMP or equivalent project management certification