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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IM Application Program Manager Sr - **Company:** Ann Inc. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $117,520.0 - $193,918.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Application Portfolio Management, EHealth, Laboratory Information Management Systems, Location-Based Services, Microsoft Office, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Software Application Delivery, Integration Frameworks - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=feefde10c291989d ## About the Role * Education: Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred. * Certification/Licensure/Registration: Project management certification preferred; Epic certification(s) preferred. * System Experience: Epic experience required, preferred knowledge in unified communication tools, RTLS, PACS, LIS, PIS, and other hospital systems. * Experience: 10 years' experience in project management, healthcare, or application/software delivery, including large-scale Epic or clinical application implementations. * Computer Skills: Fluency in project management tools; proficient across the Microsoft Office suite. * Other Skills Required: Skills in program and project management, application and integration design, clinical and operational workflow, and software delivery for new facility design and activation, large project implementation. ## Description * Lead the end-to-end delivery, planning, design, build, configuration, integration, testing, activation, and transition-to-operations of the hospital's full software and application portfolio, with Epic as the core platform. This includes setting up day in the life and command center support events. * Manage multiple application project managers across discrete application domains, setting priorities, developing the team, removing roadblocks, and driving decisions in a complex, matrixed environment. * Establish and manage the application program plan, schedule, dependencies, and risks, integrated with the overall hospital build and activation timeline. * Own Epic build and configuration (ambulatory, inpatient, and ancillary modules) and the integrations and interfaces between Epic and all upstream and downstream software systems. * Ensure clinical and operational workflows are captured, validated, and reflected in application design and configuration, partnering with clinical, operational, and ancillary department stakeholders. * Partner with the Infrastructure Program Manager, operational program leads, application leadership, and overall project leadership to sequence application deployment and go-live against infrastructure, device, network, and location-services readiness. * Develop and manage application budgets, licensing, capital plans, vendor estimates, and ROI and trade-off analysis from conceptual design through final design. * Lead vendor strategy and selection processes for any new technologies related to the Downers Grove project. Inclusive of but not limited to virtual care technology and real time location services (RTLS). * Represent applications in hospital build governance and executive readiness forums, provide regular status, financial, and risk reporting to the Senior Director of Digital Health and IM leadership, and proactively escalate risks and decisions with clear options and recommendations. * Other job functions as assigned. ## Related Videos - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) - [Rethinking Intelligence: AI, Accessibility, and the Future of Inclusive Work - Artur Ortega](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1377-rethinking-intelligence-ai-accessibility-and-the-future-of-inclusive-work-artur-ortega) - [ZEISS & Microsoft - Building the Next Generation Medical Ecosystem in the Cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/424-zeiss-microsoft-building-the-next-generation-medical-ecosystem-in-the-cloud) - [Building Systems that Last](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1389-building-systems-that-last) - [Why make use of an integration platform in today's software developments and infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/758-why-make-use-of-an-integration-platform-in-today-s-software-developments-and-infrastructure) - [How to TDD in legacy code](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/309-how-to-tdd-in-legacy-code) ## Related Articles - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Starter Kit For Job Applications For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/7-starter-kit-for-job-applications-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)