Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Job Location: Plano, TX

Job Type: Contract

Pay Range: $67.00hr - $72.00hr

Job Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Project Manager with 8-10 years of proven experience managing end-to-end software development projects within the healthcare domain. The candidate will lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring successful delivery of high-quality healthcare solutions.

The ideal candidate will lead cross-functional teams through all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring successful delivery of high-quality healthcare solutions. The candidate should possess strong expertise in Agile methodologies, Jira, Smartsheet, project governance, stakeholder management, and healthcare application development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the complete Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.
• Lead multiple healthcare software projects simultaneously while ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timelines.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, product owners, architects, developers, QA teams, and external vendors.
• Develop project plans, schedules, resource allocation plans, and status reports using Jira and Smartsheet.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including Sprint Planning, Daily Standups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives.
• Track project progress, risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
• Monitor project KPIs and provide regular status updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to healthcare industry regulations, compliance standards, and data privacy requirements.
• Coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT), system integration testing, and production deployments.
• Drive continuous process improvements and implement best practices in project management.
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and resource utilization.
• Establish effective communication channels across business and technology teams.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Healthcare Informatics, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience managing software development projects.
• 5+ years of experience in Healthcare IT or Healthcare Software Development.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with Jira, Smartsheet, Confluence, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience managing distributed and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving, risk management, and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master (CSM), or SAFe certification.
• Experience with healthcare systems such as Electronic Health Records (EHR/EMR), Claims Processing, Prior Authorization, Care Management, Population Health, Provider and Member Portals.
• Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards including HL7, FHIR, HIPAA, EDI X12.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and release management processes.

Technical Skills:

• Jira.
• Smartsheet.
• Confluence.
• Microsoft Project.
• Azure DevOps.
• Agile/Scrum.
• SDLC Management.
• Risk & Dependency Management.
• Release Management.
• UAT Coordination.
• Dashboard & Reporting.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and Team Management.
• Strategic Planning.
• Client and Stakeholder Management.
• Healthcare Domain Knowledge.
• Communication and Presentation Skills.
• Conflict Resolution.
• Change Management.
• Results-Oriented Execution.

Desired Industry Experience:

• Healthcare Payers, Providers, Managed Care Organizations, Health Insurance, Digital Health, or Healthcare Technology Solutions.

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• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities