Information Technology Project Manager

Great employment opportunity for a Data Migration Project Manager - Health Informatics.

Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission.

Hybrid Work Schedule:

• Onsite - Mondays and Tuesdays
• Remote - Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays
• The resource must meet these requirements from the beginning

Ongoing Contract, potentially contract to hire.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft server environments, specifically Microsoft SQL Server
• 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

OVERVIEW

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Project Manager to lead public health interoperability initiatives. This project will support a database migration initiative and ongoing work across multiple databases.. This role will oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects that enhance data exchange between public health agencies, healthcare providers, and community partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health informatics, stakeholder engagement, and project management methodologies.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP or CAPM certification strongly preferred
• Experience working with Oracle database technologies or environments
• Master’s degree in public health, Health informatics, or related field

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