Project Manager, IT Project Manager

About the job Project Manager 3 (156642)

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Summary
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• We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Project Manager to lead public health interoperability initiatives.
• This project will support a database migration initiative and ongoing work across multiple databases serving various State of Michigan business units.
• This role will oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of projects that enhance data exchange between public health agencies, healthcare providers, and community partners.
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health informatics, stakeholder engagement, and project management methodologies.

• Lead project stand‑up meetings, coordinate project development activities, and communicate status updates to executive leadership through written updates, in‑person meetings, and PowerPoint briefings.
• Work closely with vendors to ensure alignment and successful project delivery.
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure interoperability goals are met.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA and other privacy regulations.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and communication strategies.
• Monitor project progress and prepare reports for leadership and funders.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and barriers.
• Promote adoption of interoperability tools and workflows.
• Strong servant leadership mindset with a focus on empowering teams.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to drive transparency, predictability, and continuous delivery.
• Comfortable facilitating executive‑level reporting, burn‑up metrics, dashboards, and KPI updates.
• Ability to maintain a positive, motivating influence with high‑pressure or sensitive delivery timelines.

• Experience with Microsoft server environments, specifically Microsoft SQL Server.
• Demonstrated technical expertise combined with strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to communicate effectively with executive‑level stakeholders.
• 8+ years of experience in project management within public health or healthcare IT.
• Familiarity with health data standards and public health systems.
• Experience with public health programs, clinical systems, or IT infrastructure.
• Experience with Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in public health, Health Informatics, or related field.

• PMP or CAPM certification strongly preferred.
• Experience working with Oracle database technologies or environments.
• Master’s degree in public health, Health informatics, or related field.

• Experience with Microsoft server environments, specifically Microsoft SQL Server.
• Demonstrated technical expertise combined with strong leadership capabilities, including the ability to communicate effectively with executive‑level stakeholders.
• 8+ years of experience in project management within public health or healthcare IT.
• Familiarity with health data standards and public health systems.
• Experience with Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• PMP or CAPM certification.
• Experience working with Oracle database technologies or environments.