Epic Project Director

Job DetailsJob Location: 309 - Oklahoma City, OK 73128Position Type: Full TimeTravel Percentage: Up to 10%Job Shift: DayOklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is a non-profit corporation that provides culturally sensitive health care to the American Indian population. OKCIC services include not only basic medical care but also dental, optometry, behavioral health, fitness, nutrition, and other family programs. Our mission is to provide excellent healthcare to American Indians. We do this by putting people first, providing quality services, and maintaining our Integrity and Professionalism. We are looking to add compassionate team players to our growing team as we continue to work toward our goal of becoming the national model for American Indian Health Care. The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic (OKCIC) is seeking an experienced Epic Project Director to lead the planning, governance, and successful implementation of our new Epic electronic health record platform. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of healthcare delivery for thousands of American Indian patients while working alongside an innovative executive leadership team committed to excellence. If you're a collaborative leader who thrives in complex healthcare environments, enjoys building high-performing teams, and has a passion for delivering large-scale technology initiatives, we want to hear from you. Applicants claiming Indian Preference must complete the full application and must provide documentation verifying eligibility (such as a tribal enrollment card or Certificate of Degree of Indian Blood (CDIB)). Job duties include, but are not limited to: Maintain the overarching scope, schedule, budget, and quality of the Epic implementation project across all foundational phases Serve as the primary point of contact and core communication channel between executive leadership, clinical sponsors, and Epic corporate representatives Manage project governance and decision-making frameworks to efficiently resolve cross-functional roadblocks and track system dependencies Directly supervise the Application / Technical Manager and provide strategic guidance to all core application build teams Set clear expectations for team members, including defining role objectives at each milestone of the project lifecycle Oversee risk mitigation strategies, actively managing the project's master issue log and escalating critical items when appropriate Collaborate with clinical and revenue cycle champions to ensure system configuration reflects organizational best practices Lead go-live readiness assessment meetings and closely monitor post-implementation stabilization metrics Ensure full alignment of the Epic implementation with the clinic's mission to provide excellent, culturally sensitive healthcare The Oklahoma City Indian Clinic is a non-profit organization and not a federal employer. Indian preference hiring laws apply. The Clinic is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Clinic adheres to all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including protections based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, religion, veteran status, and other characteristics as required by federal, state, or local law. Qualifications Must align with OKCIC vision, mission, and core values Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, Project Management, or a related field required. An equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience may be substituted, with one (1) year of additional relevant experience accepted in lieu of each year of required education. Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience leading complex healthcare, information technology, electronic health record (EHR), or enterprise system implementation projects. Minimum of five (5) years of project leadership, program management, or supervisory experience leading multidisciplinary teams across clinical, operational, revenue cycle, and technical environments preferred. Minimum of one (1) full lifecycle Epic implementation as a project leader, program manager, or senior implementation leader preferred. Candidates must successfully pass the Epic Sphinx Assessment as part of the interview and selection process to be eligible for employment in this position. Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, enterprise-wide projects involving scope, budget, timelines, resource allocation, risk management, governance, and organizational change management. Experience leading or supporting Epic implementations, upgrades, optimizations, or other major healthcare information system initiatives strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with executive leadership, providers, operational leaders, technical teams, vendors, and external stakeholders. Strong knowledge of healthcare operations, clinical workflows, revenue cycle processes, project management methodologies, and healthcare technology implementation best practices. Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, analytical, facilitation, and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment. Epic certification, accreditation, or proficiency in one or more Epic applications preferred; certification may be required based on assigned application or project responsibilities. Other clinical, technical, or professional certifications may be required based on assigned responsibilities. Must maintain all required certifications, credentials, and continuing education applicable to the position throughout employment.