Project Manager – Open Position

Location: Washington, DC 20024
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Contract Duration: 24+ Months

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a Project Management Office (PMO). The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing complex projects, meeting critical milestones, identifying obstacles, and driving successful project delivery.

The candidate should have strong leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and project governance skills, along with experience in healthcare programs and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of project portfolio management processes.

• Manage project scope, schedules, status reporting, risks, issues, dependencies, and communications.

• Build strong relationships across business and technology teams.

• Ensure project deliverables are completed and approved within established timelines.

• Drive project workstreams, resolve blockers, and maintain alignment with business priorities.

• Coordinate with stakeholders to assess business readiness and manage organizational changes.

• Ensure compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and federal program requirements.

• Prepare and present project updates to executive leadership and governance teams.

• Maintain integrated project schedules and monitor project progress.

• Implement business readiness activities, including training and process updates.

• Track project benefits, KPIs, performance gaps, and corrective action plans.

• Develop project schedules, timelines, deliverables, and dependency plans.

• Lead cross-functional teams and other project managers on complex initiatives.

• Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope, budget, and timelines.

Minimum Education and Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent experience.

• PMP certification is highly preferred.