Director - Projects

Qlarant; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Qlarant in the United States seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale contracts. You will plan, direct, and monitor projects, ensure alignment with strategic objectives, scheduling, funding, and quality standards while coordinating with internal teams and external customers.

The role requires a Master's degree, 15+ years of experience, and PMP/CPHQ/CPHM/CCM/CFE certifications. You will influence senior management, manage budgets, risks, and resources, and drive continuous

Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• 15+ years of experience required.
• PMP, CPHQ, CPHM, CCM, RN and/or CFE certifications preferred.
• Ability to plan, direct and lead large-scale projects with budget oversight and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and leads large-scale or distinct projects.
• Liaises with contract contacts and customers, coordinating meetings and addressing questions.
• Develops relationships with external customers and ensures contractual requirements are met.
• Leads project teams, allocates resources, and monitors cost projections and schedules.
• Drives process improvements and communicates project status to senior management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Project planning

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Team leadership

Education

Master's degree

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Certified Healthcare Quality (CPHQ)

Certified Professional in Healthcare Management (CPHM)

Certified Case Manager (CCM)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)

Job description

Qlarant is a not-for-profit corporation that partners with public and private sectors to create high quality, safe, and efficient delivery of health care and human services programs. We have multiple lines of business including population health, utilization review, managed care organization quality review, and quality assurance for programs serving individuals with developmental disabilities. Qlarant is also a national leader in fighting fraud, waste and abuse for large organizations across the country. In addition, our Foundation provides grant opportunities to those with programs for underserved communities.

Best People, Best Solutions, Best Results

Job Summary:

Plans, directs, and leads large-scale or distinct projects for assigned contracts, ensuring they align with the company's strategic objectives, are accomplished within prescribed scheduling and funding parameters, and adhere to the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Conducts advanced, comprehensive project planning activities including setting timelines, allocating resources, and monitoring cost projections and budgets. Liaises with contract contacts and other external/internal customers, coordinating meetings, attending committee meetings, and addressing questions and concerns raised by the contractor(s).

Essential Functions:

• Develops collaborative relationships with external customers including maintaining positive communication and transparency.
• Acts independently to ensure contractual and operational requirements are met, aimed to consistently achieve project excellence.
• Conducts advanced evaluations to provide strategic recommendations and advises senior management of project status, contractual compliance, potential risk, and operational efficiencies.
• Drives project success through effective leadership, guiding and directing project teams by formulating work plans, assigning duties, and coordinating activities to ensure progress on schedule and within budget.
• Develops innovative methods for project processes and deliverables, applying advanced knowledge to adapt to changing needs.
• Facilitates communication and collaboration by conducting advanced meetings, focus groups, and participating in committees (internal and external).
• Maintains operational efficiency, ensuring contract compliance and timely deliverables by inspecting and installing best-of-class systems.
• Evaluates and modifies schedules or plans based on status reports, mastering project reporting by preparing and submitting written reports, articles, and proposals.
• Develops and conducts training programs and resources for internal and external customers including content specific to job functions, the project, and other topics as requested or deemed necessary.
• Audits and modifies complex processes to enhance service delivery by planning major customer service functions related to state agencies, people receiving services, families, and providers.
• Manages team performance through regular, timely feedback as well as the formal performance review process to ensure delivery of exceptional services and engagement, motivation, and team development.

Level of Supervision Received:

Functions independently within broad scope of established departmental policies/practices; generally refers specific problems to manager only where clarification of departmental operating policies/procedures may be required.

Education (can be substituted for experience):

Minimum Master's Degree required

Work Experience (can be substituted for education):

15+ years of experience required

Certification(s):

Active and current Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Professional in Healthcare Quality (CPHQ), Certified Professional in Healthcare Management (CPHM), Certified Case Manager (CCM), Registered Nurse (RN), and/or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred

Qlarant is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.

Qlarant is a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screens.