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