project manager local to MA

project manager

Quincy, MA - 3 days onsite and 2 days remote

6-12 months

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 with respect to 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 over $1M
• Experience leading programs/projects of 20 staff, including vendor contractors
• Demonstrated experience of 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 toa 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.

Sateesh