IT Project Manager (Disaster Recovery)

Piper Companies is seeking an IT Project Manager (Disaster Recovery) to join an established healthcare network in Pennsylvania. The role is remote and it a 12 month contract opportunity with potential to extend or convert.

Responsibilities of the DR Project Manager include:

• Overseeing the creation and management of the comprehensive project plan for the Disaster Recovery program, ensuring all milestones and deliverables are achieved.
• Leading collaborative efforts across IT, business units, and external partners to guarantee the successful execution of the program.
• Monitoring and managing issues, risks, dependencies, and escalations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Acting as the main point of contact with the external partner responsible for DR assessment, solution design, and implementation.
• Delivering regular status reports to IT and business leadership, including risk evaluations and progress updates.

Qualifications of the DR Project Manager include:

• Experience leading IT disaster recovery or business continuity programs in a healthcare environment.
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives.
• Expertise in vendor and partner management.
• Knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and NIST frameworks related to disaster recovery.
• Proficiency in risk management, issue tracking, and executive-level reporting.
• Industry certifications (e.g., CBCP, CISM, PMP) are a plus.

Compensation for the DR Project Manager include:

• Rate: $65-$78 an hour, depending on experience
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law

This job opens for applications on 4/15/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.  

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