Project Manager Cybersecurity & Healthcare IT Modernization, PMP

Project Manager Cybersecurity & Healthcare IT Modernization, PMP

Duration: 12 Months (with potential extension)

Location: South Carolina

Required Qualifications

• 5 years of Project Management
• 5 years of Cybersecurity knowledge, including familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and related standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, FISMA).
• 5 years of experience working in an IT environment.
• 3+ years of experience managing healthcare or public health IT security projects.
• Experience with security and IT compliance related to CDC, HIPAA, and CJIS.
• Prior experience with state agencies in a project management role.
• PMP certification.

Education

• Bachelor s degree in a relevant field, or equivalent of 5 years of related work experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Healthcare IT & Security Projects Manage projects that directly support healthcare operations, security, and compliance with standards such as HIPAA, CDC, and CJIS.
• Project Documentation & Analysis Prepare needs analyses, business cases, and feasibility studies to support healthcare security and IT initiatives.
• Project Lifecycle Management Oversee all phases of small to mid-sized projects (initiation through closeout) with a focus on cybersecurity and healthcare IT modernization.
• Project Coordination & Methodology Apply established project management methodologies to ensure alignment with healthcare and security objectives.
• Work Planning & Communication Develop detailed work plans, manage scope, budget, and schedule, and provide updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Status Reporting & Change Management Deliver regular status reports, coordinate change requests, and recommend adjustments to project specifications.
• Risk & Quality Management Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and ensure compliance with federal/state laws, agency policies, and healthcare cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST CSF, FISMA).