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TONY MARRONE

Senior Healthcare IT Project Manager

Orlando,FL

Summary

Accomplished Senior Healthcare IT Project Manager with over 20 years of expertise in delivering comprehensive infrastructure and integration programs across hospitals, clinics, and regulated healthcare environments. Proven ability to coordinate critical components including network, security/firewall, end-user services (EUS), low voltage/physical controls, clinical applications (Epic), and modality integrations. Utilizes disciplined governance, dependency control, and readiness gating strategies to safeguard fixed go-live dates while enhancing clinical operations. Committed to driving efficiency and innovation in healthcare technology projects that elevate patient care and optimize operational effectiveness.

Overview

years of professional experience

Certifications

Work History

Project Manager, Healthcare IT Infrastructure

CommonSpirit Health

01.2025 - Current

Serve as primary IT Project Manager for healthcare infrastructure readiness supporting multi-site clinic buildouts and expansions under fixed construction, occupancy, and clinical activation timelines.
Lead cross-functional coordination across Network, Security/Firewall, End User Services (EUS), Low Voltage / Physical Controls, Facilities, and vendor partners to ensure end-to-end readiness for go-live.
Own RAID governance including dependency identification, risk escalation, issue resolution, and decision tracking to protect schedule integrity and readiness gates.
Drive readiness gating and milestone validation across LAN/WAN, wireless, switching/IDF readiness, firewall approvals, and low-voltage prerequisites prior to cutover.
Coordinate Epic / Clinical Applications readiness with ClinApps PMs, aligning network, wireless, security, workstation, printer, and device dependencies required for Epic go-live.
Coordinate clinical modality integrations (imaging, specialty devices, ancillary systems) alongside ClinApps PMs, ensuring infrastructure, network, security, and device dependencies align to Epic-connected workflows.
Validate construction drawings and perform detailed IT blueprint markups in Bluebeam Revu addressing pathways, IDF layouts, device placement, labeling, and sequencing to prevent downstream field rework.
Partner with Solutions Architects, Design Engineers, Infrastructure Engineers, and Database Engineers to validate end-to-end designs, integration sequencing, and readiness across infrastructure and clinical application dependencies.
Lead go-live planning including cutover/rollback plans, communications, and stabilization tracking to support a controlled clinical transition.
Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Managed risk assessments and implemented mitigation strategies to minimize potential issues during project execution.
Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
Coordinated cross-functional teams and resolved conflicts, maintaining a positive work environment throughout the project lifecycle.
Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.

Project Manager, IT Infrastructure & Digital Transformation

Orlando Health (Contract)

09.2023 - 01.2025

Led 3–5 concurrent IT infrastructure and digital initiatives while supporting active clinical operations, balancing delivery timelines with patient-care continuity.
Coordinated cross-functional execution across Network, Security, End User Services, Facilities, ClinApps teams, and vendors, aligning infrastructure readiness with renovation and activation schedules.
Partnered with Epic / Clinical Applications teams to coordinate infrastructure and network readiness supporting Epic upgrades and integrated go-lives across clinical environments.
Coordinated modality and clinical system integrations alongside ClinApps teams, aligning network, security, and low-voltage readiness to support device connectivity and clinical workflows.
Planned and executed network cutovers and sequencing activities, reducing planned downtime windows by approximately 20–25% through improved dependency coordination and pre-cutover validation.
Managed scope, schedule, and risk using Agile and Waterfall delivery methods, delivering initiatives on time and approximately 10–15% under forecasted cost through governance and change control.
Facilitated stakeholder workshops to define requirements and acceptance criteria, reducing late-stage scope clarification and rework by approximately 25–35%.
Prepared detailed reports on project status for stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with objectives.
Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
Effectively managed scope creep by establishing clear boundaries on requested changes while keeping projects aligned with original objectives and budgets.
Enhanced overall project success by conducting thorough post-project evaluations and incorporating lessons learned into future efforts.
Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
Implemented continuous improvement initiatives to optimize project outcomes while maintaining cost effectiveness.
Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.

Senior Project Manager, Healthcare IT Infrastructure (M&A)

InnovaCare Health (Contract)

02.2022 - 09.2023

Led infrastructure program coordination for nationwide physician-office M&A integrations, supporting approximately 40–60 acquired sites under a single standardized integration framework.
Coordinated enterprise Epic migrations, transitioning acquired practices from legacy EHR platforms to Epic by aligning infrastructure, endpoint readiness, security prerequisites, and cutover sequencing.
Coordinated Epic and clinical modality integration readiness during onboarding, aligning infrastructure, security, and device dependencies to support standardized Epic-connected workflows.
Owned RAID governance and dependency management across parallel workstreams, resolving 30–50+ recurring blockers through structured escalation, action tracking, and decision management.
Partnered with Solutions Architects, Infrastructure Engineers, and Database Engineers to validate target-state designs and integration sequencing during legacy-to-Epic transitions.
Managed budget tracking and vendor invoicing controls, keeping spend within approximately ±5–10% of forecast through disciplined scope control and milestone validation.
Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
Adapted quickly to unexpected challenges or obstacles encountered during project execution, devising creative solutions without compromising objectives.

Senior Project Manager, Operations & Infrastructure Programs

Intarcia Therapeutics

01.2017 - 01.2021

Led cross-functional operations and infrastructure programs in a regulated healthcare environment, establishing scope, schedule baselines, and delivery governance across stakeholders.
Owned RAID governance and dependency management, driving structured escalation and mitigation planning to protect compliance and business deadlines.
Built integrated work plans coordinating IT, Operations, Facilities, and vendors for infrastructure readiness and sequencing, improving schedule predictability by approximately 15–25%.
Evaluated vendor proposals, selecting those that provided the best value for cost, quality, and timeliness.
Developed comprehensive project plans, identifying risks and mitigation strategies for timely completion.
Facilitated root-cause analysis and corrective action planning to reduce late-stage rework and execution friction by approximately 20–30%.
Maintained documentation discipline (plans, logs, approvals, traceability) supporting audit readiness and HIPAA-aligned controls.

Director of Client Relations / Senior Project Manager

4XOR Corporation

01.2012 - 01.2017

Directed end-to-end delivery of healthcare technology and infrastructure programs, partnering with executives and technical teams to define scope, success criteria, and deployment sequencing across clinical environments.
Led cross-functional IT infrastructure and low-voltage coordination (pathways, cabling coordination, MDF/IDF readiness, device placement) aligning vendors and teams to milestone-driven cutovers and go-live dates.
Owned program governance including RAID management, dependency mapping, change control, and executive reporting—translating technical risk into clear decisions and next actions.
Coordinated enterprise infrastructure upgrades including network refreshes and data-center readiness activities, ensuring readiness gates were met prior to cutover.
Oversaw RFP and proposal governance for enterprise and public-sector clients, coordinating SMEs, compliance responses, delivery assumptions, and solution narratives.
Spearheaded the creation of customized reports that provided valuable insights into client performance metrics and growth opportunities.
Mitigated the risks of client attrition by identifying and addressing root causes, fostering client trust and satisfaction in company services.

Independent Duty Corpsman / Combat Medic

U.S. Navy & Army National Guard

Led medical readiness and operational support for 200+ service members under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions with zero-failure tolerance for mission readiness.
Advised senior leadership on readiness risks, operational planning, and compliance; maintained training and documentation standards transferable to IT incident and go-live coordination.
Leadership Experience

Education

B.S. - Economics

Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL

08-1998

Medical Science - Physician Assistant

U.S. Navy Allied Health Sciences

05.2001 -

Independent Duty Corpsman - Healthcare

U.S. Navy Allied Health Sciences, San Diego, CA

07-1991

Skills

Health information technology

Network infrastructure management

IDF management

Network protection strategies

Network security dependencies

Physical control systems

Access control management

Epic deployment readiness assessment

Cross-functional collaboration

Risk management controls

Governance policy implementation

Expense management

Accomplishments

• Led medical readiness and operational support for 200+ service members under high-pressure, time-sensitive conditions with zero-failure tolerance for mission readiness.
• Advised senior leadership on readiness risks, operational planning, and compliance; maintained training and documentation standards transferable to IT incident and go-live coordination.

Tony Marrone

Honors & Awards

4Xor

· Earned 2 RFP and 1 health systems contracts generating $19M gross revenue, 2017

· Earned 4 RFP and 5 health systems contracts generating $101M gross revenue, 2016

· Earned 4 RFP and 7 health systems contracts generating $74M gross revenue, 2015

· Created healthcare vertical generating $26M in gross revenue from $0 dollars

Elan

· Received accolades earning Manager of the year 2007, 2009 and earned Manager of the quarter 15 times

· Achieved 112%, 134% and 139.1% regional sales growth consecutively 2007 – 2012

Medtronic

· Honor Rookie of the Year and All-Stars 2003 Medtronic Honor Issuer Regional Director Darryl Berry

· The date this honor was bestowed January 2004

· Honor description Earned Rookie of the year 2003 finished in FIRST place of all rookies 1/16.

· Earned All Stars for 2003 finished in the top 5% of all Employees.

· Earned Representative of the Quarter for 8 quarters during my tenure.

· Additional Honors & Awards

· Rookie of the Year, representative of the month/quarter/ year. Consistent top 10% finishes.

Merck

· Honor Representative of the Month Honor issuer Greg Neal Regional Sales Director

· The date this honor was bestowed June 2000 Honor description highest market share increase for the month.

· Honor Representative of the Quarter Honor issuer Greg Neal Regional Director The date this honor was bestowed July 2000

· Honor description highest market share increase for the month.

· Honor Representative of the Month Honor issuer Regional Sales Director Greg Neal The date this honor was bestowed August 2000