Project Manager

Talent Groups; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 90 - 130; Full time

Job summary

Talent Groups in Providence, RI seeks a seasoned project leader to drive client-funded initiatives from initiation through implementation. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage complex workflows, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations across multiple agencies.

Ideal candidates have a Master’s in a policy/health field and 8+ years in government-funded programs (Medicaid or public healthcare). Strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant policy/health field required.
• Experience with government funded programs (Medicaid or public-sector health).
• Strong leadership and cross-functional project management skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead management and implementation of client funded projects to meet strategic objectives.
• Oversee workflows and tasks supporting the Project Sustainability Plan.
• Develop and implement system and business processes for client projects.
• Manage operations including risk mitigation to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prioritize client needs and escalate issues to leadership as needed.
• Engage CMS, state agencies, and stakeholders; prepare briefing materials and reports.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field

Project Management Certification such as PMP or Scrum Master

Job description

Duration:

5 years to start

• Lead the project management and operational implementation of all client funded projects to ensure they meet the client​strategic objectives.
• Manage the operational and business work flows and tasks in support of the​Project Sustainability Plan.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of system and business processes need to implement client funded projects
• Responsible for all operations including anticipated operational risks and mitigation strategy to ensure compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Responsible for effectively managing client priorities and the escalation of issues and key decisions points as needed and as appropriate to​leadership.
• Participate in the stakeholder engagement process and collaboration with CMS, state agencies, and stakeholders
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and reports.
• Master s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience working in government funded programs such as Medicaid or other public-sector healthcare programs.
• Experience in project management, business analytics, and organizational readiness.
• Experience with managing complex, cross functional projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and work across multiple agencies.

Job Description

• Lead the project management and operational implementation of all client funded projects to ensure they meet the client​strategic objectives.
• Manage the operational and business work flows and tasks in support of the​Project Sustainability Plan.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of system and business processes need to implement client funded projects
• Responsible for all operations including anticipated operational risks and mitigation strategy to ensure compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Responsible for effectively managing client priorities and the escalation of issues and key decisions points as needed and as appropriate to​leadership.
• Participate in the stakeholder engagement process and collaboration with CMS, state agencies, and stakeholders
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and reports.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project management and operational implementation of all client funded projects to ensure they meet the client​strategic objectives.
• Manage the operational and business work flows and tasks in support of the​Project Sustainability Plan.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of system and business processes need to implement client funded projects
• Responsible for all operations including anticipated operational risks and mitigation strategy to ensure compliance with state and federal rules and regulations.
• Responsible for effectively managing client priorities and the escalation of issues and key decisions points as needed and as appropriate to​leadership.
• Participate in the stakeholder engagement process and collaboration with CMS, state agencies, and stakeholders
• Prepare briefing materials, presentations, and reports.

Minimum Requirements

• Master s degree in Public Policy, Public Administration, Public Health, Healthcare Administration, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience working in government funded programs such as Medicaid or other public-sector healthcare programs.
• Experience in project management, business analytics, and organizational readiness.
• Experience with managing complex, cross functional projects involving multiple internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage complex projects and work across multiple agencies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MPH, MPA, or related field).
• Project Management Certification such as Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Scrum Master, and/or Lean Six Sigma.
• Knowledge of Medicaid Program​
• Experience supporting healthcare transformation or grant-funded initiatives.