Senior Project Manager

Nashville, TN – Hybrid

5 months + Extension

We are looking for candidates who can work on our W2.

Previous State client work experience is mandatory.

Interview Process:

First Round- Virtual interview via MS Teams (video required). Candidates should join from a laptop and be prepared to share their screen if requested. Interviews are anticipated to begin the week of 4/6 and will be conducted by the hiring manager, their supervisor, and an additional subject matter expert
Second Round- In-person interview at 235 S Grand Ave, Lansing, MI with the senior leadership team

Assignment duration: Ongoing contract with a possibility of extension based on performance and business needed

Job Responsibilities:

Lead project stand-up meetings, coordinate project development activities, and communicate status updates to executive leadership through written updates, in-person meetings, and PowerPoint briefings
Work closely with vendors to ensure alignment and successful project delivery
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure interoperability goals are met
Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other privacy regulations
Facilitate stakeholder meetings and communication strategies
Monitor project progress and prepare reports for leadership and funders
Identify and mitigate project risks and barriers
Promote adoption of interoperability tools and workflows

Key Competencies:

Strong servant leadership mindset with a focus on empowering teams
Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to drive transparency, predictability, and continuous delivery
Comfortable facilitating executive-level reporting, burn-up metrics, dashboards, and KPI updates
Ability to maintain a positive, motivating influence with high-pressure or sensitive delivery timelines

Required Qualifications:

Experience with Microsoft server environments, specifically Microsoft SQL Server
Demonstrated technical expertise combined with strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to communicate effectively with executive-level stakeholders
Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets
8+ years of experience in project management within public health or healthcare IT
Familiarity with health data standards and public health systems
Experience with public health programs, clinical systems, or IT infrastructure
Experience with Agile or Waterfall methodologies
Bachelor’s degree in public health, Health Informatics, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

REQT: Direct Client: Senior Project Manager @ Nashville, TN – Hybrid.

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