Sr. Project Manager

Complete Description

The program manager will develop and implement data quality policies, procedures, and processes in addition to supporting functional and technological advancements of records maintenance, retention, delivery, and quality. The program manager will also assist in modernizing Vital Records legacy system with FHIR standards.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with and coordinates the development and execution of program goals, objectives, and scope to ensure alignment with the State Office of Vital Records strategic vision.
• Assesses the allocation of resources across multiple projects to develop challenging, but achievable project schedules.
• Collaborates with senior leadership to prioritize projects.
• Identifies and assigns tasks, activities, and milestones to Office staff.
• Identifies, assesses, and analyzes risks and issues which could impact program delivery and develops mitigation plans for known risks and issues.
• Communicates project and program progress to stakeholders, including all levels of staff up to senior leadership.
• Oversees multiple projects including meeting facilitation, project coordination, progress reporting, performance, and budget management.
• Uses transparent communication and proven processes to foster a collaborative environment.
• Executes best practice and project management standards to support the development of a program portfolio.
• Creates documentation to support all program management efforts.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• College degree in business management, public health administration, or related degree OR 10 years’ experience with a combination of skills and experience that supports the successful execution of the job responsibilities.
• Certified project management professional.
• At least 5 years’ experience managing a portfolio of at least 7 projects.
• Experience implementing FHIR standards.
• Experience implementing application programming interfaces (APIs).
• Knowledge of public health data.
• 5 years' experience in a project management role overseeing IT projects.
• Experience working in a State Government environment deploying or maintaining IT systems.
• Experience with Response for Proposal/Request for Information analysis and response.
• 5 years documenting systems, standard operating procedures, and/or governance documentation related to IT systems.
• 3 years' experience in business process improvements and performance business analysis.
  
  

Additional Competencies

• Ability to consistently deliver results.
• Solves complex problems and drives action across the organization.
• Ability to clearly define system requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience writing/interpreting business requirements documents and design documents.
• Highly organized, effective prioritization skills.
• Strong analytical abilities.
  
  

Other Information

• The candidate selected for this position will not be required to travel.
• The candidate selected for this position is expected to complete an 8-hour workday within the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm.
• The candidate selected for this position must work in-office for two months prior to working a hybrid schedule.