Interdepartmental Project Manager

Interdepartmental Project Manager

The Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support complex initiatives that improve the delivery of health and human services programs across the state. This role will coordinate cross-agency projects that advance program modernization, operational performance, policy implementation, and customer service improvements. The Project Manager will work closely with DHS leadership, program administrators, and external partners to plan, manage, and execute initiatives affecting programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, child care assistance, long-term services and supports, and other public benefit programs.

Projects may involve technology implementation, business process redesign, federal and state policy changes, program integrity initiatives, and service delivery improvements.

Resume and cover letter required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong project management skills, experience working in complex organizational environments, and the ability to lead initiatives that require coordination across multiple teams and partners. Experience with health and human services programs, government operations, policy implementation, or large-scale operational change initiatives is highly desirable.

Skills/

Experience:

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication, problem solving, and delegation skills.
• Demonstrated significant ability to lead cross-agency professionals through collaboration and effective project management.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate to multiple stakeholders.
• Versatile project management skills with the ability to learn quickly and work with limited oversight and supervision.
• Interest and experience in human and/or social services or state government.
• Strong command of modern technology (Full MS Office suite, Tableau, Jira).
• A minimum of five to seven years of experience of working with executive level or senior level management.
• Project management certification or designation required (please provide documentation/verification).

The individual hired to fill this position is being hired into an E-Verify site which contains Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075. Although the individual may not have direct access to FTI, the individual is required to have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.