Senior Project Manager - Government Resource Center

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead high-priority quality improvement initiatives within the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s program. Key responsibilities include managing project teams, drafting reports, and providing subject-matter expertise in quality improvement. A Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of four years of relevant experience are required, along with a family-friendly hybrid-remote work environment and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, or two years with a master's degree.
• Successful completion of a background check.
• Possible pre‑employment physical and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the research and administrative efforts of project team members.
• Manage relationships with project sponsors and external partners.
• Draft technical reports and stakeholder communications.
• Provide subject-matter expertise on quality improvement and/or health policy.
• Perform project-related research and technical assistance.

Skills

Project management

Quality improvement

Health policy expertise

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Excel

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center

Lead and manage high‑priority quality improvement initiatives within the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s State Directed Payment (SDP) IMPACT program. The role serves as a lead coordinator for hospital‑level workstreams, driving research and administrative efforts necessary to align hospital performance with statewide health goals.

Position Overview

This position is limited to approximately two years, ending on June 30, 2028, the project lifecycle of the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s State Directed Payment‑IMPACT Network program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the research and administrative efforts of project team members
• Manage relationships with project sponsors and external partners
• Draft technical reports and stakeholder communications
• Provide subject‑matter expertise on quality improvement and/or health policy
• Perform project‑related research and technical assistance, including drafting and formatting change packages and key driver diagrams
• Coaching on QI tools, basic data analysis, and construction of process metrics using Excel
• Other activities as outlined in the detailed responsibilities section below

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent is required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree, or two years of relevant experience with a master’s degree
• Successful completion of a background check
• Possible pre‑employment physical and drug screen

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Experience in quality improvement science, including but not limited to IHI Breakthrough Series Model, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), or Lean Tools

Benefits

Family‑friendly workplace supporting in‑person and hybrid‑remote work arrangements; training, mentorship, and professional development opportunities; proactive development of future leadership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.