Healthcare IT Project Manager

Description:

Hybrid role, 2-3 days per week on-site in Quincy, MA. Our client is seeking a Healthcare IT Project Manager.

We can facilitate w2 and corp-to-corp consultants. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60-$67/hour W2

• Responsible for the overall success of the project and is the primary point of accountability for the management and implementation of the interoperability final rule project
• Manage all activities of the planning and implementation project management vendors to ensure the timely delivery of services as defined in the executed contract; support procurement activities as required
• Lead and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams comprised of business and technical staff to ensure effective project execution, communication, and compliance with the federal rule.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and related activities to ensure the timely completion of project deliverables and the alignment of business needs.
• Facilitate project team meetings to communicate the status of the project and to coordinate and manage project team activities
• Develop presentations, project reports, and other materials to effectively communicate the status of the project, provide regular reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability; address key issues and facilitate escalations; this includes research and the identification of recommendations to address the issues.
• Monitor risks and issues; develop and implement mitigation strategies and track action items; Maintain detailed project documentation, and track progress through completion
• Coordinate with the project team and the project management vendor to facilitate the project team's review and validation of project deliverables and participation in key project activities (e.g., requirements validation, design documents, etc.).
• Support the project's compliance with downstream federal funding requirements; this includes invoice management, human resource time & attendance reporting, and other related tasks.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with project team members, senior leadership, and stakeholders across the project.

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in project management within the healthcare industry, including successful completion of projects in the healthcare information technology environment
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with management, vendors, and business and technical project team members
• Ability to interact effectively with technical personnel and ability to translate and communicate technical concepts and information to business staff
• Ability to document and convey complex concepts in a simple easy to understand manner and format
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to assess priorities and flexibly meet the dynamic needs of the team
• Ability to work independently and process quickly, independently, prioritizing work activities
• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements, such as HIPAA, Medicare, and Medicaid.
• Experience with and preparing project documentation
• Proficiency with MS Project
• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) is a plus, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and industry best practices.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Minimum (3) three years of Information Technology related project management experience