Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Manages end-to-end delivery of small to moderately complex projects, ensuring alignment with defined scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinates cross-functional project teams, facilitating collaboration among internal staff, matrix managers, and client representatives.
• Tracks milestones, deliverables, and metrics using project management tools such as Microsoft Project and related reporting systems.
• Identifies project risks and issues; develops mitigation recommendations and escalates as appropriate.
• Supports alignment of project activities with organizational strategy and client objectives.
• Prepares project status updates, dashboards, and reports for stakeholders under the guidance of senior leadership.
• Assists in developing and monitoring project budgets, collaborating with finance to track actuals against plan.
• Ensures adherence to internal governance processes, CMMI standards, and compliance with contractual requirements.
• Partners with clients to support effective communication and issue resolution throughout the project lifecycle.
• Confers with project personnel to gather input, resolve day-to-day challenges, and ensure progress toward deliverables.
• Maintains project documentation including schedules, risks, issues, change requests, and lessons learned.
• Contributes to process improvement by recommending adjustments to enhance delivery efficiency.
• Provides informal guidance and support to junior team members or project coordinators.
• Demonstrates commitment to customer service and operational excellence in all aspects of project delivery.
• Read, understand, and adhere to all corporate policies including policies related to HIPAA and its Privacy and Security Rules.

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred (Business, Healthcare, Information Systems, Business Science Mathematics, or related field preferred).
• 3-5 years of project management experience.
• PMP or Six Sigma certification strongly preferred or actively working toward certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with healthcare delivery systems, Medicaid/Medicare programs, or government contracts strongly preferred.
• Developing strong communication and collaboration skills; able to facilitate discussions with project teams and stakeholders.
• Builds confidence in leading small teams or workstreams under the guidance of senior project leaders.
• Demonstrates sound analytical and problem-solving skills, seeking input when issues are complex.
• Effectively manages multiple small to moderately complex initiatives with support from senior project managers.