Direct Client: Senior Project Manager @ Lansing, MI Hybrid Only Locals

Senior Project Manager

Lansing, MI – Hybrid – Only Locals

5 months + Extension

Looking for the candidates who can work without any visa sponsorship.

Interview Process:

• First Round- Virtual interview via MS Teams (video required). Candidates should join from a laptop and be prepared to share their screen if requested.  Interviews are anticipated to begin the week of 4/6 and will be conducted by the hiring manager, their supervisor, and an additional subject matter expert
• Second Round- In-person interview at 235 S Grand Ave, Lansing, MI with the senior leadership team

Assignment duration: Ongoing contract with a possibility of extension based on performance and business needed

• Hybrid Work Schedule (Non-Negotiable):
• Required onsite days- Mondays and Tuesdays
• Remote eligible days- Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays

Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. This requirement is non-negotiable

Summary:

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.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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

Key Competencies:

• 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

Required Qualifications:

• 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
• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and budgets
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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