Remote Healthcare Tech PM for Data-Driven Projects

American Institutes for Research; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 117,056 - 136,500; Full time

Job summary

American Institutes for Research seeks a Healthcare Technical Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary projects, coordinating timelines, resources, and deliverables across teams. You will ensure alignment with client expectations and AIR standards, reporting to the Healthcare Innovations Team.

The role offers remote work flexibility within the U.S. and opportunities to manage CMS-like health services research projects, with emphasis on data-driven insights and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5+ years PM/data analysis/staffing experience or MBA/MPA with 4+ years experience.
• Experience on CMS projects or health services research teams is preferred.
• PM certification (PMP) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and monitor project tasks, timelines, and deliverables with Directors and Task Leaders.
• Develop and maintain project documentation and templates per AIR standards.
• Track progress using Jira; maintain dashboards and timely task completion.
• Forecast and analyze project data; produce reports and visualizations for decision-making.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams; ensure alignment and accountability.
• Support resource planning and allocation to optimize performance.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management practices.

Skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Judgment & decision making

Leadership & facilitation

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in public policy / economics / education / psychology / political science / communications

MBA / MPA (optional) with 4+ years experience

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

American Institutes for Research seeks a Healthcare Technical Project Manager to lead multi-disciplinary projects, coordinating timelines, resources, and deliverables across teams. You will ensure alignment with client expectations and AIR standards, reporting to the Healthcare Innovations Team.

The role offers remote work flexibility within the U.S. and opportunities to manage CMS-like health services research projects, with emphasis on data-driven insights and strong stakeholder engagement.