Project Manager - Availity / Software Implementation

Apex Systems; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 69,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems is seeking a Project Manager to lead the Availity-based provider portal implementation in Kansas City, MO (Remote). You will own the project lifecycle, coordinate with internal teams and external vendors, and serve as the primary liaison to stakeholders, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.

The ideal candidate has proven software-implementation project experience, strong written communication, and the ability to work across Eastern and Central time zones.

Qualifications

• Experience managing software implementation projects.
• Strong stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to support teams in Eastern and Central time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of a vendor-provided provider portal solution.
• Manage all phases of the project lifecycle to ensure successful delivery.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure project alignment.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope.
• Provide strong written and verbal communication to all levels of the organization.
• Work effectively with distributed teams across multiple time zones, primarily Eastern and Central time zones.

Skills

Software implementation

Stakeholder management

Written communication

Time zone coordination

Job description

# Project Manager - Availity / Software ImplementationApply**Job#: 3046364****Job Description:**Project Manager - Availity / Software Implementation**Location:** Kansas City, Missouri (Remote)Role OverviewWe are seeking a Project Manager to lead the implementation of a provider portal solution using the Availity platform. This role involves establishing a vendor-provided portal that enables healthcare providers to access insurance-related information. The ideal candidate will have experience managing software implementation projects and will be responsible for stakeholder management, project coordination, and execution oversight.Key Responsibilities* Lead the implementation of a vendor-provided provider portal solution.* Manage all phases of the project lifecycle to ensure successful delivery.* Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates and managing expectations.* Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure project alignment.* Oversee project execution, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within scope.* Provide strong written and verbal communication to all levels of the organization.* Work effectively with distributed teams across multiple time zones, primarily Eastern and Central.Required Qualifications**Experience:*** Proven experience managing software implementation projects.* Demonstrated experience in traditional project management disciplines.* Strong stakeholder management capabilities.* Ability to support teams operating in Eastern and Central time zones.**Skills:*** Excellent written communication skills.Preferred Qualifications* Experience with the Availity provider portal.* Experience in the healthcare payer industry. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy**Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [e-mail] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Kansas City, MO, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** August 14, 2026**Pay Range:** $50 - $80 per hour