Project Manager

Kansas Department of Health and Environment; Kansas; On-site; USD 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Sick & Vacation leave

Paid state holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) seeks a Project Manager to develop and maintain project charters, plans, communication plans, and schedules. You will coordinate with the project team and external vendors to keep initiatives on track.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years of project management experience, experience managing cross‑functional projects, and strong vendor management skills. KDHE offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of project management experience.
• Experience managing cross-functional projects.
• Experience working with vendors and partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project charters, plans, and schedules.
• Coordinate with management and external vendors to ensure on-time delivery.
• Provide timely project status reporting and risk management.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School

GED

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well‑being of all Kansans.

Verification of identity and employment eligibility to work in the United States is required by federal law. For a list of acceptable documents that establish these criteria, please refer to the federal Form I‑9.

KDHE does not provide sponsorships for this position.

Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For additional information regarding E‑Verify, see http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/. For additional information regarding Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER), see http://www.kdhe.ks.gov/.

Compensation

• Hourly Pay Range: $27.61 - $30.46
• Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.

Employment Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
• Sick & Vacation leave
• Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
• Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
• Fitness Centers in select locations
• Employee discounts with the STAR Program
• Retirement And Deferred Compensation Programs

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Position Summary & Responsibilities

Position Summary: The Project Manager position (K0221842) is responsible for developing and maintaining project charters, project plans, communication plans, and schedules; Coordinate project team meetings and working sessions; Track milestones, dependencies, critical path items, and deadlines; Identify resource constraints; Coordinate with management to resolve conflicts; Maintain project risk, issue, action, and decision logs; Proactively identify risks and develop mitigation strategies; Escalate critical risks and issues; Provide timely and accurate project status reporting; Coordinate decision‑making and ensure documentation of key decisions; Coordinate transition to operational support teams; Facilitate lessons learned and project close out activities.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities involving external vendors.
• Monitor vendor deliveries, timelines, and contractual obligations.
• Track vendor performance against project commitments.
• Facilitate review and acceptance of vendor deliverables.
• Escalate vendor performance concerns through appropriate channels.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • High School, GED
• Licensing & Certification:
  • Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
• Minimum Qualifications:
  • Minimum 3 years of project management experience
  • Experience managing cross-functional projects
  • Experience working with vendors and partners
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
  • Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
  • Project Management Methodologies
  • PMO Process Compliance
  • Project Planning and Scheduling
  • Vendor Deliverable Management
  • Stakeholder Communication
  • Risk and Issue Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Knowledge of Medicaid, Health Reform, HealthCare Systems and/or Health Information Technology/Exchange
• Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
  • Must pass the State of Kansas Project Management Certification within 1 year.
  • Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a state job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions

The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.