PACS Implementation Project Manager
Location: Livonia
Posted on: June 23, 2025
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Job Description:
Position Summary: We are seeking a seasoned PACS Implementation
Project Manager to support our enterprise imaging transformation
initiative, with a key focus on managing the Testing and Cutover
Workstream. This role is instrumental in ensuring a smooth and
successful transition to the new PACS platform, including the
implementation of Visage Imaging across a large, multi-site
healthcare organization. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise
in PACS implementations, a strong background in enterprise-level
healthcare environments, and a proven track record of leading
system go-lives, cutovers, and testing strategies in complex
technical and clinical settings. Key Responsibilities: Lead the
planning, coordination, and execution of all activities related to
the testing and cutover phases of the PACS implementation program.
Collaborate closely with technical teams, imaging leadership,
radiology departments, and third-party vendors to define and
execute test plans and go-live readiness activities. Develop
detailed cutover plans, including dry runs, validation steps,
fallback procedures, and command center coordination. Oversee
functional, integration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) specific
to imaging workflows and systems. Ensure effective coordination
between radiologists, modality teams, PACS administrators, and IT
operations throughout the testing and go-live process. Identify and
mitigate risks related to system stability, data integrity, and
user workflow disruption. Maintain clear, proactive communication
with all stakeholders regarding timelines, status, issues, and
decisions. Support post-cutover stabilization efforts and lessons
learned documentation. Qualifications: Required: 10 years of
hands-on experience managing PACS implementations, including full
lifecycle project leadership. Prior experience with Visage Imaging
(ideally version 7.x or newer). Proven success in managing testing
and cutover phases for large, enterprise-scale imaging transitions.
Experience working in complex healthcare environments
(multi-hospital systems, academic medical centers, or IDNs). Strong
knowledge of imaging workflows, DICOM standards, and integration
with RIS, EMR/EHR systems (e.g., Epic, Cerner). Exceptional project
management skills, including development of detailed plans, risk
management, and stakeholder engagement. Excellent written and
verbal communication skills; able to lead meetings, present to
leadership, and drive consensus. Preferred: PMP or similar project
management certification. Familiarity with cloud or hybrid PACS
architecture. Clinical or technical background in radiology or
enterprise imaging (RT, PACS Admin, Imaging Informatics Specialist,
etc.). Experience working in a PMO or matrixed organizational
structure.
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