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AGILE PROGRAM MANAGER

Cooper University Health Care
United States, New Jersey, Camden
3 Cooper Plaza (Show on map)
Sep 29, 2025
AGILE PROGRAM MANAGER
Camden, NJ
Job ID 50693 Job Type Full Time
Shift Day
Specialty Information Technology
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About us

At Cooper University Health Care, our commitment to providing extraordinary health care begins with our team. Our extraordinary professionals are continuously discovering clinical innovations and enhanced access to the most up-to-date facilities, equipment, technologies and research protocols. We have a commitment to our employees to provide competitive rates and compensation programs. Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement. We also provide attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

Discover why Cooper University Health Care is the employer of choice in South Jersey.


Short Description

Cooper University Health Care is growing in leaps and bounds, and the Information Technology department is delivering the technology to propel us forward. That has created the need for driven and capable IT leaders to lead the charge.

The IT Program Manager position will focus on the implementation of new clinical systems, starting with Epic's Cardiovascular Information System, Cupid. Cupid will support cardiology workflows across the continuum of care, including invasive and non-invasive procedures. It is designed to work in combination with our Imaging systems, such as PACS, ECG, etc.

As IT Program Manager, you'll combine your project management skills and technology know-how to manage the deployment of hardware, software, workflows, testing strategies, third party integrations, and more. This role will work across multiple teams to develop a comprehensive planning and go-live strategy through mid-2027 and beyond.

At Cooper, we strive to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.

What qualities are needed:
* Passion for healthcare and technology
* Self-taught, self-learning, self-managing
* Excellent listening, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
* Strong ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical audiences
* Able to contribute to a collaborative culture and positive work environment

What you'll do:
* Manage the overall application implementation, integration, testing, and go-live plan for large programs, beginning with Cupid
* Keep all stakeholders informed and engaged from C-Suite and business partners to technical and scrum teams
* Work across multiple committees, stakeholders, and scrum teams to understand and manage needs, risks, dependencies, and constraints.
* Coordinate work performed by the various areas of IT in support of clinical and business functions.
* Coordinate with the technical project manager who will manage the ordering and installation of equipment.
* Function as the point of contact for Information Technology. Representing IT in planning sessions with business leadership.
* Create and maintain an overall IT project plan to track the many IT activities required to make this implementation and other IT initiatives a success.


Experience Required

7-10 years' work experience required.

What qualifications we are looking for:
* Strong project management skills.
* 5+ years in a healthcare environment
* Knowledge of workflows in cardiology and procedural areas
* Knowledge of Epic project management philosophy
* Experience working with Agile development teams and Scrum methodology
* Expertise in Microsoft Office products.
* Excellent communication and negotiation skills
* Creative problem-solving abilities


Education Requirements

High School Graduate/GED required.

Bachelor's Degree preferred.


License/Certification Requirements

Certified Scrum Master (Scrum Alliance), Agile Project Management (IC Agile) or Agile Certified Practitioner (Project Management Institute) desired.


Special Requirements

  • 10-15 years of relevant Agile Program Management experience required in lieu of Bachelors' Degree.
  • The ideal candidate will have a sharp business mind and proven ability to strategize and implement high-level program initiatives. The program manager should be motivated by a desire to optimize productivity and nurture program success from inception to completion.
  • Information Technology experience in a Health Care environment preferred.
  • 7-10 years of traditional Waterfall IT project management experience, including 5 or more years managing enterprise projects required.
  • Experience managing complex programs required.
  • Coaching skills and ability to motivate teams required.
  • Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, facilitation, and organization required.
Hourly Rate Min $58
Hourly Rate Max $98


The New Jersey Pay Transparency Act requires disclosure of the pay range for this position.

A salary offer will vary based on the job role, candidate experience, qualifications, internal pay equity and market data.

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