DHHS - Project Manager 3

• Virtual Interview via MS Teams (video required).

• Hybrid schedule..
• Required onsite days: Wednesdays and Thursdays.

• Local candidates only.
• Must be located within 1.5 hours of Lansing, MI.

• 8+ years of experience in Project Management, preferably in Public Health or Healthcare IT.
• PMP Certification (Required).
• Experience with Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• Experience with public health programs, clinical systems, or IT infrastructure is highly valuable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Project Manager to lead public health interoperability initiatives. 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.

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure interoperability goals are achieved.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other privacy regulations.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and communication strategies.
• Monitor project progress and prepare reports for leadership and funding stakeholders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and barriers.
• Promote adoption of interoperability tools and workflows.

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Informatics, or a related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years of Project Management experience, preferably in Public Health or Healthcare IT.
• PMP Certification (Required).
• CAPM or Agile Certification (Preferred).
• Familiarity with health data standards and public health systems.
• Experience with public health programs, clinical systems, or IT infrastructure.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience working with Agile or Waterfall methodologies.