Project Manager (Eastern Time Zone preferred)

About the Project: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the Care Case Management workstream for the State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (CTDDS). This project involves collaborating with CTDDS and a third-party vendor to create a system using the Microsoft Power platform. The goal is to modernize, customize, and automate person-centered service planning for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Gain understanding of the Department of Development Services, its mission and the populations served.

Collaborate with stakeholders including case managers, families, support providers, and other end users to ensure project success.

Learn and understand current systems in use. Identify requirements, perform gap analysis, and manage end-user communication.

Lead and manage application and data migration projects within a Care Case Management environment.

Communicate effectively with business owners, IT program team members, and management.

Facilitate meetings, testing, and test preparation.

Create and maintain project schedules, status reports, and meeting agendas.

Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and manage electronic health records (EHR), electronic medical records (EMR), and patient case management.

Qualifications:

Technical project management background with experience in Care Case Management environments (e.g., social work, health & human services, hospital settings).

Experience working with HIPAA-constrained data elements and electronic health records (EHR), electronic medical records (EMR), and patient case management.

Proven experience managing application and data migration projects.

Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written).

Strong analytical, judgment, and decision-making abilities.

Excellent skills with PowerPoint, Excel, and an analytical approach.

Ability to work and team with people across functions, sectors, and locations.

Strong time management skills to deliver high-quality work and meet deadlines.

Experience with technology-driven change management.

Nice to Have:

Experience using Monday.com for project management.

Experience with person-centered practices / strategies in healthcare or human services environment.

Additional Notes:

This position can be fully remote; however, candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone are preferred due to past challenges with other time zones.

Local candidates who can occasionally be in the office are ideal, but travel costs will not be covered