Senior Project Manager – Public Health Technology Initiatives

FutureSoft Consulting Inc. is seeking a highly qualified Senior Program Manager to support a strategic modernization initiative within the Georgia Department of Public Health’s Office of Vital Records.

This role will be responsible for leading efforts focused on strengthening data quality, governance, and operational processes while supporting the transformation of legacy Vital Records systems into modern, interoperable platforms leveraging FHIR standards.

The selected professional will play a critical role in enhancing how vital records data is maintained, retained, delivered, and managed across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement data quality policies, procedures, and governance processes

• Support modernization of legacy Vital Records systems using FHIR standards

• Align program initiatives with the strategic vision of the State Office of Vital Records

• Coordinate the development and execution of program goals, timelines, and deliverables

• Assess and optimize resource allocation across multiple projects

• Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize initiatives

• Define and assign project tasks, milestones, and activities

• Identify program risks and develop mitigation strategies

• Communicate program progress to stakeholders at all organizational levels

• Oversee multiple concurrent projects, including coordination, reporting, and performance tracking

• Establish and apply project management best practices across the program portfolio

• Develop and maintain program and governance documentation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Public Health Administration, or a related field
  (Equivalent professional experience may be considered)

• PMP Certification required

• Experience managing a portfolio of multiple projects

• Experience leading IT-focused initiatives

• Experience implementing FHIR standards

• Experience implementing APIs

• Knowledge of public health data environments

• Experience documenting systems, SOPs, or governance frameworks

• Experience in business process improvement and performance analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a State Government IT environment

• Experience supporting RFP/RFI analysis and response

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to clearly define system and business requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Experience developing and interpreting business and technical documentation

• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities

Work Schedule

• Standard work hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• No travel required

• Initial onsite work required prior to transition to a hybrid schedule