IO Datasphere, Inc. has been providing project management, software development and IT staff augmentation services to our clients in the Midwest and throughout the U.S. since 1996. We are an approved vendor on contract to provide software development and IT staff augmentation services for the States of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin. We also provide these services to businesses, as well as local and county governments, in the Midwest and nationwide.

Our client is looking for a Healthcare Project Manager to lead public health interoperability initiatives. This project will support a database migration initiative and ongoing work across multiple databases serving various 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.

Tasks

• 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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• 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

NOTE: Candidates must be local to the Lansing, Michigan area (within 90 miles) at time of submission. Relocation not allowed. Hybrid Work Schedule (Non-Negotiable): There is no remote-only option. Required onsite days- Mondays and Tuesdays. Remote eligible days- Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.

Location: Lansing, MI (Hybrid)

Contract: 1 year

Skills Required:

• 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
• 8+ years - 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 developing and managing project plans, timelines and budgets
• Experience with Agile or Waterfall methodologies
• Bachelor s degree in public health, Health Informatics, or related field

Skills Desired A plus to have:

• Experience working with Oracle database technologies or environments
• PMP or CAPM certification
• Master s degree in public health, Health informatics, or related field

*** Rate depends on experience

*** Candidates authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We can accept H1b, , TN, and other valid work visas for IT. However, we cannot accept OPT or CPT visas at this time.

*** Companies submitting candidates should only submit direct W2 employees for this position.

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