Lead Systems Analyst (Specialty Applications)- IS Clinical

PennState Health | Location: Hershey, PA

Posted Date 3/25/2025
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Penn State Health - Penn State Health Corporation

Location: US:PA: Hershey
Work Type: Full Time
FTE: 1.00
Shift: Day
Hours: 8:00a - 5:00p

*This is a Hybrid position.*


SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Working under the supervision of a Manager, this project management focused position will provide application and technology support to one or more operational business units of Penn State Health.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead single enterprise projects or multiple concurrent smaller projects, coordinate project resources
    • Identify trends and process improvement opportunities across departments
    • Perform cost/benefit analysis for new applications.
  • Participate in project activities (e.g., conduct system research and evaluations, recommend selection and implementation processes, predict impact on other Penn State Health operational areas)
    • Accountable for management of the project’s scope and gaining agreement and approval of scope changes with project steering committee and affected stakeholders.
    • Develop project plans and tasks. Manage and track the project progress against the project schedule.
  • Participate in team planning and discussion; determine future strategy, objectives and goals for technologies and/or supported business area
  • Serve as a mentor to other team project managers in areas of technical support and/or project management for coworkers.
  • Determine future strategy, objectives, and goals for the technologies and/or business areas under this position's leadership.
  • Work with other operational areas to ensure the effective and integrated delivery of information technology services as required for assigned projects and routine operations
  • Prepare documents and give oral presentations as required. Resolve application production problems.
  • Coordinate resources within own team (including self) as required.
  • Coordinate resources across other information technology teams as required.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree plus six additional years of related experience or (b) ten years total of related experience.
  • Adheres to and exhibits our organizational core values as outlined by Penn State Health.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • PMP certification preferred.
  • Experience in the health care industry preferred.
  • Excellent computer skills required, including Office 365, Sharepoint and other pertinent computer software packages.
  • Strong management, problem solving, organizational, and communication skills (oral and written) are required.
  • Excellent Project Management skills along with effective planning and organizational skills.
  • Proficiency using ServiceNow PPM and SmartSheet a plus.


WHY PENN STATE HEALTH?

Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.

Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:

  • Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).
  • Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.
  • Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.
  • Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.
  • Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.

WHY PENN STATE HEALTH CORPORATION?

There are many ways to make an impact with one of the leading research, teaching, and clinical healthcare systems in the country. Through a combination of operational, corporate, clinical, and nonclinical roles, we are advancing excellence and innovation in health care together as one team. As Penn State Health continues to evolve for the future, we are committed to hiring dedicated employees who are passionate about delivering the best possible support across our entire integrated health system.

Within Penn State Health’s Shared Services Entity, we encourage our employees at every turn to continue their education and advancement. Numerous opportunities are available for professional development and career growth.

YOU TAKE CARE OF THEM. WE’LL TAKE CARE OF YOU. State-of-the-art equipment, endless learning, and a culture of excellence – that’s Penn State Health. But what makes our healthcare award-winning? That’s all you.


This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Union: Non Bargained

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