Sr. Project Manager

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager
Location: Atlanta, GA (0nsite)
Duration: 3+ Months (Possible Extension)

Job Description
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 Product 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.
• Minimum Qualifications (based on the job code):
• College degree in business management, public health administration or related degree which supports successful execution of the job responsibilities OR 10 years experience working with a combination of skills and experience which supports the successful execution of the job responsibilities OR any other combination of education and professional experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the job.
• Certified project management professional
• At least 5 years experience managing a portfolio of at least 7 projects
• Experience implementing FHIR standards
• Experience implementing application programming interfaces (APIs)
• Knowledge of public health data
• 5+ years' experience performing in a project management role overseeing IT projects
• Experience working in a State Government environment deploying or maintaining IT systems
• Experience with Response for Proposal/Request for Information analysis and response
• 5+ years documenting systems, standard operating procedures, and/or governance documentation related to IT systems
• 3+ years' experience business process improvements and performance business analysis

Additional competencies

• Ability to consistently deliver results
• Solves complex problems and drives action across the organization
• Ability to clearly define system requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience writing/interpreting business requirements documents and design documents
• Highly organized, effective prioritization skills
• Strong analytical abilities

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience 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