Hybrid Project Implementation Lead (Rural Health)

ADP, Inc.; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

CDC Foundation is seeking a Project Implementation Specialist to support the State of Connecticut DSS across Rural Health Transformation Program projects. You will guide contractors, ensure compliance with award terms, and support day-to-day implementation under program leadership.

The role requires collaboration with state agencies, strong communication, and a results-driven approach in a hybrid work setting in Connecticut.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, health administration, business, public policy, public administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in program or project management, preferably in a healthcare or public health setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive-level materials.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced, evolving program environment.
• Strong organizational and coordination skills with demonstrated experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects with competing deadlines.
• Strong proficiency with project management tools and MS Office (including Microsoft Project).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day implementation activities across multiple RHTP projects, ensuring tasks and deliverables remain on schedule.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration among project teams, stakeholders, and partner organizations.
• Assist in development, review, and dissemination of project materials, with attention to required branding, disclosure, and compliance expectations.
• Track and monitor project progress, documenting milestones, risks, issues, and needs for escalation and when directed, prepare reports, monitoring, and evaluation documents.
• Prepare summary reports, meeting materials, and implementation updates for project leadership.
• Support planning and execution of internal and external organization meetings.
• Identify operational challenges and work with project teams to troubleshoot and support solutions.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including workflows, guidance documents, and version control.
• Assist with gathering and synthesizing feedback from participating entities to inform continuous improvement.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of implementation strategies, tools, and processes.
• Maintain collegial, productive relationships with colleagues and partners.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Organizational skills

Microsoft Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

CDC Foundation is seeking a Project Implementation Specialist to support the State of Connecticut DSS across Rural Health Transformation Program projects. You will guide contractors, ensure compliance with award terms, and support day-to-day implementation under program leadership.

The role requires collaboration with state agencies, strong communication, and a results-driven approach in a hybrid work setting in Connecticut.