Project Manager- EHS

The Judge Group is seeking a Project Manager for a 12-month contract in Quincy, MA, to lead the implementation of the interoperability final rule project in healthcare. Responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, developing project plans, and ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience in managing large-scale technology projects.
Location: Quincy, MA

Salary: $60.00 USD Hourly - $65.00 USD Hourly

Description

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Quincy, MA

Employment Type: Contract (12-months)

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation of the interoperability final rule project. This role is critical to ensuring the successful execution of a complex, cross-organizational initiative within the healthcare industry. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale technology projects, vendor relationships, and multidisciplinary teams. This individual will serve as the primary point of accountability for project delivery, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and fostering collaboration across stakeholders.

Detailed Statement Of Duties And Responsibilities
• Responsible for the overall success of the project and is the primary point of accountability for the management and implementation of the interoperability final rule project
• Manage all activities of the interoperability planning vendor to ensure the timely delivery of services as defined in the contract executed; support vendor procurement activities to acquire an implementation vendor
• Lead and collaborate with approximately 30+ multidisciplinary team members comprised of business and technical staff to ensure effective project execution, communication, and compliance with the federal rule.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and related activities to ensure the timely completion of project deliverables and the alignment of business needs; adapt to shifting timelines and priorities
• Facilitate project team meetings to communicate the status of the project and to coordinate and manage project team activities
• Develop presentations, project reports, and other materials to effectively communicate the status of the project, provide regular reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability; address key issues and facilitate escalations; this includes research and the identification of recommendations to address the issues.
• Monitor risks and issues; develop and implement mitigation strategies and track action items; Maintain detailed project documentation, and track progress through completion
• Coordinate with the project team and the project management vendor to facilitate the project team’s review and validation of project deliverables and participation in key project activities (e.g., requirements validation, design documents, etc.).
• Support the project’s compliance with downstream federal funding requirements; this includes invoice management, human resource time & attendance reporting, and other related tasks.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with project team members, senior leadership, and stakeholders across the project.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the project team and across relevant stakeholders
• Manage stakeholder expectations, resolve conflicts, and facilitate consensus amongst diverse groups with competing priorities
• Adhere to established Commonwealth policy and procedures for project management and procurement processes and procedures, and other related standards.

QUALIFICATIONS And EXPERIENCE
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing complex, cross-organizational technology projects within the healthcare industry
• Experience managing vendor contracts in the healthcare & information technology industry, including experience working with large healthcare systems (commercial payers, Medicaid, Medicare)
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with management, vendors, business and technical project team members; and the ability to translate and communicate technical concepts and information to business staff
• Knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Application Programming Interfaces (API),
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Ability to document and convey complex concepts in a simple easy to understand manner and format
• Experience leading programs/projects with a budget of over $1M
• Experience leading programs/projects of 20+ staff, including vendor contractors
• Demonstrated experience in successfully delivering projects from initialization through operationalization
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to assess priorities and flexibly meet the dynamic needs of the team
• Ability to work independently and process quickly, independently, prioritizing work activities
• Strong problem-solving skills; experience identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex problems through structured processes
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements, such as HIPAA, Medicare, and Medicaid.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE And SKILLS
• Ability to clearly articulate project or program needs to accomplish goals
• Familiarity with the Massachusetts healthcare landscape, including key healthcare stakeholders such as payers, providers, and consumers
• Proficiency with MS Office applications, including Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) is a plus, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and industry best practices.

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