IT Program Manager – Clinical Applications, Strategic Initiatives, AI

Advocate Aurora Health

. Develop and administer the Epic Factory AI Program .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $59 - $89 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Epic EHR systems and clinical applications, with a strong focus on project management, strategic initiative delivery, and change management in healthcare settings. Capable of mentoring IT staff and articulating business value while coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve operational excellence.

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Epic EHR CertificationEpic Clinical Application CertificationProject Management ExperienceChange Management ExpertiseStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Software ArchitectureHealthcare StandardsEnd-to-End Workflow DesignFunctional Requirements DevelopmentRisk AssessmentCost EstimationDelivery TrackingBusiness Process MappingPerformance Metrics AnalysisAI-Enabled Healthcare Solutions

Soft Skills

MentoringProblem SolvingInfluencing TeamsCreativityCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Epic EHR CertificationEpic Clinical Application Certification

Industry Keywords

HealthcareClinical ApplicationsProject Portfolio ManagementOperational ExcellenceBusiness Relationship Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and administer the Epic Factory AI Program
Lead cross-application strategic initiatives under the AVP of Clinical Applications for Strategic Projects & AI
Work with IT leadership and business units to develop business cases and requirements for technology-related business problems
Support business relationship management, business strategy and planning, and portfolio/demand management
Maintain productive relationships across IT and business functions
Articulate business value and strategy and coordinate across IT to achieve operational excellence
Research industry practices and performance metrics
Coordinate and monitor project activities and provide technical direction to project teams
Analyze project portfolio initiatives and identify measurable outcomes
Implement processes and tools to measure project benefits
Mentor and coach IT staff on workflows and functionality for new and enhanced systems and processes
Participate in analyst technical skill development and provide input to performance reviews and development objectives
Create business process mappings showing system and workflow interdependencies
Support risk mitigation, communication plans, implementation strategies, work plans, and scope management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Epic EHR certified professional with deep, hands-on experience across core applications
Epic clinical application certification required (e.g., Ambulatory, Orders, ClinDoc, etc.)
Experience with Epic clinical applications and years of experience required
Bachelor’s degree in information technology or related field
Typically requires 7 years in progressively responsible information systems experience with technical or project management exposure
Strong understanding of software architecture, healthcare standards, and end-to-end workflow design
Experience leading complex, high-visibility projects from concept through execution
Track record of delivering strategic initiatives, including emerging and AI-enabled healthcare solutions
Expertise in change management
Strong written and oral communication skills
Ability to develop functional requirements, risk assessments, cost estimates, plans, and delivery tracking
Ability to create effective presentations and documentation
Ability to solve unusual, complex, and ambiguous problems using judgment and creativity
Ability to work with minimal supervision and mentor team members
Ability to influence and direct work teams and manage multiple priorities
Must be located in one of the listed eligible states
No sponsorship or transfer of visa

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards benefits and well-being programs
Competitive compensation
Generous retirement offerings
Career development programs
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual performance-based increases
Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
Financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program