Under broad supervision from the State Registrar, the program manager will plan, coordinate, organize, and assess the development and implementation of data modernization projects within the State Office of Vital Records.
The program manager will develop and implement data quality policies, procedures, and processes in addition to supporting functional and technological advancements of records maintenance, retention, delivery and quality. The program manager will also assist in modernizing Vital Records legacy system with FHIR standards.
Job Duties and Responsibilities (overall tasks and expectations of the position):
Assists with and coordinates the development and execution of program goals, objectives, and scope to ensure alignment with the State Office of Vital Records strategic vision.
Assesses the allocation of resources across multiple projects to develop challenging, but achievable project schedules.
Collaborate with senior leadership to prioritize projects.
Identifies and assigns tasks, activities and milestones to Office staff.
Identifies, assesses, and analyzes risks and issues which could impact program delivery and develops mitigation plans for known risks and issues.
Communicates project and program progress to stakeholders, to include all levels of staff up to senior leadership.
Oversees multiple projects to include meeting facilitation, project coordination, progress reporting, performance and budget management.
Uses transparent communication and proven processes to foster a collaborative environment.
Executes best practice and project management standards to support the development of a program portfolio.
Creates documentation to support all program management efforts.
College degree in business management, public health administration or related degree Required
Certified project management professional (MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATION) Required
Experience managing a portfolio of at least 7 projects Required 5 Years
Experience performing in a project management role overseeing IT projects Required 5 Years
Experience documenting systems, standard operating procedures, and/or governance documentation related to IT systems Required 5 Years
Experience business process improvements and performance business analysis Required 3 Years
Experience implementing FHIR standards Required
Experience implementing application programming interfaces (APIs) Required
Knowledge of public health data Required
Experience with Response for Proposal/Request for Information analysis and response Highly desired
Experience working in a State Government environment deploying or maintaining IT systems Highly desired