Hybrid Privacy Officer & Project Manager

Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED); Rootstown Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Educational benefits

Lean Six Sigma certification

Employee wellness programs

Paid holidays

Job summary

NEOMED is seeking a Privacy Officer and Project Manager to lead institutional projects involving privacy, data governance, compliance, and operational improvement within an academic medical setting. This role coordinates stakeholders, timelines, resources, and risk mitigation to ensure compliant and efficient operations.

The position serves as a central privacy resource, collaborating across IT, Legal, Compliance, Human Resources, Research, Clinical Operations, and other departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience.
• 2+ years of privacy, compliance, risk management, or related experience.
• Experience with privacy and data protection requirements such as HIPAA and FERPA.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience managing regulatory or compliance-focused projects preferred.
• Certifications such as PMP, CIPP, CHPS, CISSP, Lean Six Sigma are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cross-functional projects from planning and initiation through implementation, evaluation, and closeout.
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, deliverables, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate project activities across multiple departments and stakeholder groups.
• Monitor project progress, identify barriers and risks, and develop strategies to address issues and maintain project timelines.
• Facilitate project meetings, establish agendas, document decisions and action items, and communicate project status to leadership and stakeholders.
• Develop project documentation, reports, presentations, procedures, and other materials necessary to support successful implementation.
• Coordinate the implementation of new processes, systems, policies, and initiatives resulting from institutional projects.
• Establish measures and metrics to evaluate project outcomes and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing competing deadlines and institutional needs.

Skills

HIPAA & FERPA

Privacy risk management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, or related field

Master's degree

Job description

NEOMED is seeking a Privacy Officer and Project Manager to lead institutional projects involving privacy, data governance, compliance, and operational improvement within an academic medical setting. This role coordinates stakeholders, timelines, resources, and risk mitigation to ensure compliant and efficient operations.

The position serves as a central privacy resource, collaborating across IT, Legal, Compliance, Human Resources, Research, Clinical Operations, and other departments.