Project Manager

About the Role

Our Client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead high‑impact technical initiatives that enhance care management data exchange. In this role, you will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage vendor relationships, and ensure project deliverables align with strategic health outcomes. You will work in a collaborative environment that bridges state agencies, payers, and technology partners to improve population health data flows. Your leadership will directly influence the success of federally funded programs and the quality of Medicaid services across the state.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex, high‑impact technical projects focused on improving care management data exchange.
• Develop and maintain integrated project plans, managing scope, schedule, risks, and change control.
• Oversee vendor implementation activities, ensuring compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Engage with multiple stakeholders—including state agencies, payers, and external vendors—to align project objectives and secure timely approvals.
• Track and resolve user acceptance testing issues, ensuring solutions meet business and technical standards.
• Provide regular project reporting to senior leadership, highlighting progress, risks, blockers, and key decisions.
• Collaborate with program managers to support claims and supplementary information exchange across health information exchanges.
• Apply recognized project management methodologies to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Facilitate communication between technical teams and non‑technical stakeholders to ensure clear understanding of project goals.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to data exchange processes and system integration.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in healthcare claims and data exchange project management.
• Strong background in managing vendor implementation projects, including contract oversight and performance monitoring.
• Proven ability to develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, schedule, risks, and change control.
• Experience delivering detailed project status reports to executive stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a track record of collaborating across multiple internal divisions and external partners.
• Knowledge of healthcare IT systems, claims processing, and population health data exchange.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Health Informatics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification preferred.

Tools & Technologies

• Project management software such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, or equivalent.
• Collaboration platforms including Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and Confluence.
• Data exchange systems, notably HealthConnex, and related claims processing tools.
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for documentation and reporting.
• Version control and documentation tools for tracking project artifacts.

Work Schedule & Duration

• Contract length: 12 months (September 28, 2026 – September 27, 2027).
• Work arrangement: Onsite at the Raleigh office, with potential for hybrid collaboration as needed.
• Regular working hours: Standard business hours with occasional extended hours to meet project milestones.

Interview Process

The selection process begins with a webcam interview to assess technical expertise and cultural fit, followed by a second round that may include a case study or technical discussion with senior project stakeholders.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Contract
• Duration: Approximately 12 months (with potential for extension)
• Work Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the United States