wandersen@uhin.org

Job Summary The Project Manager is responsible for the lifecycle management of standard to moderately complex projects focused on healthcare data exchange, interoperability standards implementation, clearinghouse operations, or other key organizational goals. This role ensures the successful delivery of solutions that reduce healthcare costs, improve population health outcomes, and advance the organization's mission by managing projects related to data integration, regulatory compliance, and connectivity with clinical and payer partners. Qualifications - Education, Experience and Skills Required qualifications: Two (2) to four (4) years of related experience leading and managing cross-functional data integration and technology implementation projects. Preferred qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Health Informatics, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent years of related work experience). Proven experience managing projects within a healthcare technology environment. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or other relevant certifications (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), CAHIMS, or CPHIMS) is a plus. Skills and Abilities: Solid working knowledge of program and project management methodologies. Knowledge of Software Development Lifecycles and Agile methodologies. Proficiency with project management software tools. Ability to work with a team to establish detailed project plans, managing multiple interdependent workstreams. Stakeholder management, including translating technical requirements for business leaders and presenting project status to stakeholders. Ability to respond to sponsor questions regarding timelines, scope, budget, and status throughout the project. Physical or Mental Demands The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms and lift up to 20lbs. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to quiet. This position involves being in an inside onsite or remote office and working in an individual cubicle/home office in a professional work environment. Job Responsibilities & Duties Lead the implementation of project initiatives, such as onboarding new health system partners to the HIE or deploying new clearinghouse services, ensuring high quality and successful customer communication. Develop and maintain detailed project documentation, including scope, requirements specifications, standards, resource allocation plans, risk management, and communication plans. Develop or update project plans for information technology or operational projects including information such as project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, schedules, funding, and staffing. Develop and manage work breakdown structure (WBS) and critical path of projects. Establish and execute a project communication plan. Identify the need for initial or supplemental project resources. Coordinate with project stakeholders or suppliers to obtain resources or materials. Coordinate with teams and finance to assist in developing cost estimates for projects. Contribute to implementation plans that include analyses such as cost-benefit or return on investment (ROI). Assess current or future customer needs and priorities through tasks to communicate directly with customers, conducting surveys, or other methods. Coordinate cross-functional teams (including product, integration engineers, developers, customer success, customer support, and marketing) and, where appropriate, external stakeholders. Schedule and facilitate meetings related to information technology projects. Monitor project milestones, track the progress of technical deliverables, and disseminate accurate, timely status reports to leadership and key external partners. Prepare project status reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Initiate, review, or approve modifications to project plans. Proactively manage project dependencies, anticipate implementation risks, and escalate critical issues (e.g., data security vulnerabilities or compliance roadblocks) to drive rapid resolution. Confer with project personnel to identify and resolve problems. Ensure all project outcomes comply with requirements specifications and standards and the company's internal security policies. All other duties as assigned. Management Responsibilities This position is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. However, the role involves coordinating and guiding project team members, including providing direction to multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle. Disclaimer This job description is not a contract. The employer shall, in its discretion, modify, or adjust the position to meet the company’s changing needs. This description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work for this position. It is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be periodically assigned. Benefits Flexible work-life balance with plenty of PTO Benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life, 401k Match) Fully stocked break room free of charge, employee weekly lunch Remote or Hybrid schedule (collaboration days onsite some Mondays and Tuesdays) Monthly reimbursement for data plan Gym discount Welcome you into one of the best company cultures!