Project Manager - Hybrid - Indianapolis

aFit; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

aFit Staffing is seeking an Intermediate Project Manager in Indianapolis, Indiana. This full-time contract role focuses on improving pre-hospital pediatric readiness across rural communities, engaging cross-functional teams in a government/healthcare setting.

The ideal candidate will coordinate schedules, manage the project plan, and adapt to evolving priorities while maintaining strong communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in government, healthcare, human services, or consulting.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to respond to changing requirements in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the project plan, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities with cross-functional teams.
• Track progress, identify risks, and communicate updates to leadership.
• Adapt to changing priorities and time-sensitive requests.
• Facilitate communication across stakeholders for successful execution.
• Support planning related to evaluating pediatric readiness among EMS providers in rural Indiana.
• Maintain project documentation and provide visibility into progress and next steps.
• Ensure activities align with goals, timelines, and deliverables.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Cross-functional teamwork

Project planning

Education

PMP certification

Licensed Paramedic experience

Tools

Asana

PM methodologies

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana | Hybrid / Remote Considered

Employment Type: Full-Time Contract

Duration: Anticipated 18–24 Months

Start Date: ASAP

About the Opportunity

aFit Staffing is seeking an Intermediate Project Manager to support Indiana’s Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), specifically a project focused on improving pre-hospital pediatric readiness across rural communities.

This initiative aims to strengthen the ability of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers to respond to the unique healthcare needs of pediatric patients. The ideal candidate is an organized, adaptable project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment, can coordinate cross-functional teams, and is comfortable managing evolving priorities in a government or healthcare setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the project plan, timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

• Coordinate day-to-day project activities and collaborate with cross-functional team members, including business analysts, data engineers, and technical architects.

• Track project progress, identify risks or roadblocks, and communicate updates to project leadership and stakeholders.

• Adapt to changing priorities, shifting requirements, and time-sensitive requests.

• Facilitate communication and coordination across project stakeholders to support successful project execution.

• Support planning and coordination activities related to evaluating pediatric readiness among EMS providers in rural Indiana.

• Maintain project documentation and provide visibility into progress, outstanding tasks, and next steps.

• Help ensure project activities remain aligned with established goals, timelines, and deliverables.

Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in government, healthcare, human services, or a consulting environment.

• Demonstrated project management experience, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

• Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to respond effectively to changing requirements and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience with project management tools and project planning methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with government health and human services initiatives or government project consulting.

• Experience using Asana or similar project management platforms.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) experience.

• Licensed Paramedic experience or clinical knowledge of pediatric emergency readiness.

Work Environment

This is a full-time contract opportunity with an anticipated duration of 18–24 months. Local candidates are preferred, with a hybrid schedule typically requiring two days per week onsite in the Castleton area of Indianapolis. Remote arrangements may be considered for highly experienced candidates.

The position offers the opportunity to contribute to a meaningful public health initiative focused on strengthening emergency preparedness and healthcare access for rural communities throughout Indiana.

Why Join aFit Staffing?

At aFit Staffing, we connect talented professionals with opportunities to make an impact. This engagement offers the chance to contribute to an important statewide healthcare initiative, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and help advance pediatric emergency readiness in rural communities.