Information Systems Project Manager

Bargaining Unit: Local 21 - Supervisory Management

Why join Contra Costa HealthContra Costa Health is the largest department of County government employing more than 4700 individuals. We strive to:

• Deliver high-quality services with respect and responsiveness to all.
• Provide an integrated system of health care services community health improvement and environmental protection.
• Anticipate community health needs and change to meet those needs.
• Work in partnership with our patients cities and diverse communities as well as other health education and human service agencies.
• Encourage creative ethical and tenacious leadership to implement effective health policies and programs.

Contra Costa Health is seeking qualified individuals to fill one (1) vacancy in the Information Systems Project Manager classification.

Under the direction of the Health Services Information Technology Assistant Director or designee with wide latitude for independent decisions plans directs and coordinates activities of a designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed time frame and funding parameters. Projects may involve major modifications to existing systems or the implementation of discrete new IT facilities or systems. May coordinate project activities with agencies outside of Contra Costa Health Services. Incumbent can manage all portions of a project from the initial fact-gathering meeting through post-implementation review.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is capable of managing vendor relationships effectively
• Demonstrates clear and effective written and verbal communication skills
• Can manage projects while aligning with the organizations culture and norms
• Maintains strong and productive working relationships
• Is mindful of data security best practices
• Builds strong partnerships and actively engages with project stakeholders

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Overseeing project delivery from Discovery to Closure
• Ensuring all resources assigned to the project are meeting timelines escalating when appropriate
• Applying your understanding and experience with modern software development information systems infrastructure and sound IT processes and best practices
• Leading high-risk high-impact strategic projects involving a diverse group of technologists clinical stakeholders and business professionals
• Serving as a project manager for major complex systems development and analysis projects encompassing development infrastructure quality assurance (including test plans) regulatory compliance process improvement data management and recovery efforts
• Ensuring project governance is established and that communication occurs effectively to all levels of the organization
• Managing projects to develop implement and deploy large or complex software applications including designing configuring testing system software and troubleshooting user software issues

A few reasons you might love this job:

• Work with modern project management tools to enhance collaboration and streamline work processes
• Apply your knowledge and experience in modern software development information systems infrastructure IT best practices and both waterfall and agile project management methodologies
• Take ownership of conducting feasibility studies preparing time estimates and tracking project progress while collaborating with vendors and supporting the evaluation and contracting of external firms
• Enjoy an environment that values and encourages clear effective communication
• Serve as an information technology administrator making meaningful system modifications that impact daily operations

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• Managing time effectively due to limited staff availability and shared resources across projects
• Shifting task priorities and occasional slow response times which can be due to multiple divisions/stakeholders within the project who may have different priorities
• Adapting to new and ever-changing technology

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information propositions and claims
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge analyzing problems and calculating risks
• Innovative Problem Solving: Identifying and analyzing problems in order to propose new ways to do business
• Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Oral Communication:Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing
• Handling & Resolving Conflict: Managing interpersonally strained situations
• Involving Others (Engaging Teams): Engaging others for input contribution and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Negotiating: Reaching mutually satisfying agreements and compromise
• Leadership:Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Leveraging Technology: Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
• Project Management:Ensuring that projects are on-time on-budget and achieve their objectives

To read the complete job description please visit the website Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Education:Possession of a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in computer science data communication information processing or a closely related field.

Experience:Four (4) years of full-time experience managing complex information systems projects which must have included three (3) years of - project management responsibility for large applications systems and team leadership experience.

Substitution:Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of two (2) years.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification
• Prior experience in a healthcare setting with project manager or analyst experience including performing quality measurement or quality improvement activities
• Prior experience with Epic Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Prior experience in one or more in UKG Service Now Tyler Technologies Onbase Atlassian Jira

1. Application Filing and Evaluation:All applicants must apply on-line at and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement and supplemental questionnaire by the final filing date. Depending on the number of applications received an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
2. Oral Interview:The oral interview will measure candidates competencies as they relate to the theoral interview candidates must achieve an average passing score of 70% or higher on each of theoral interviewcompetencies as well as an overall passing score of 70% or higher. These may include but are not limited to: Critical Thinking Delivering Results Oral Communication and Project Management. The assessment will be administered remotely using a computer; You will need access to a reliable internet connection to participate in the assessment.Tentatively scheduled: July 29 - August 3 2026 (Weighted 100%).
3. Final Selection Interviews:To be scheduled by the department once the eligible list is established.