Interoperability & HIE Modernization Project Manager

Be part of a transformative effort to improve the health and well-being of rural communities across Indiana.

Our client is leading Indiana’s 5-year Rural Health Transformation Program, including the Make Rural Indiana Healthy Again Regional Grants, a historic $600M investment to strengthen healthcare access, prevention, and system resilience across 64 fully rural and nine partially rural counties. This initiative brings together state leadership, healthcare providers, and community organizations to design and implement solutions that reflect local needs while advancing a shared, statewide vision for better health outcomes.

This role leads interoperability and HIE modernization efforts that enable secure, effective data sharing across healthcare and public health partners.

About the Role

The Interoperability & HIE Modernization Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering projects that advance health information exchange (HIE) capabilities and interoperability across healthcare, public health, and community partners.

This role directly supports the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) interoperability initiatives by leading multi-stakeholder modernization efforts focused on data exchange, standards adoption, system integration, and sustainable information-sharing infrastructure. The position manages project execution, stakeholder coordination, vendor oversight, and performance tracking to ensure successful delivery of complex, high-impact health IT initiatives.

The Project Manager works closely with the interoperability initiative lead but is expected to manage project responsibilities independently with minimal guidance. Work is reviewed for quality, accuracy, and achievement of project goals, and the role requires keeping leadership and team members appropriately informed of progress.

This position collaborates with internal teams including IT, legal, finance, and data and analytics, as well as external partners such as vendors, healthcare providers, regional organizations, and government stakeholders. The role requires independent judgment, strong coordination skills, and the ability to manage complex initiatives with evolving technical and policy requirements.

What You’ll Do

Program Planning & Delivery

Lead the execution of interoperability and HIE modernization projects from initiation through completion.

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of interoperability and HIE modernization projects
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, risk registers, and performance metrics
• Ensure successful delivery within approved scope, schedule, and budget
• Track progress, identify risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies
• Align project execution with RHTP goals and broader organizational strategy

Stakeholder Coordination & Communication

Coordinate across internal teams and external partners to support successful project execution.

• Coordinate with internal teams including IT, legal, finance, and RHTP initiative leads
• Engage external partners including vendors, providers, regional coalitions, and stakeholders
• Facilitate stakeholder engagement, communication, and change management efforts
• Prepare briefings, reports, and presentations for leadership, partners, and oversight bodies

Vendor & Project Oversight

Manage vendor relationships and monitor project performance to ensure successful delivery.

• Manage vendor relationships, including contract oversight, deliverable tracking, and performance management
• Ensure vendor deliverables align with project goals and timelines

Interoperability & Standards Support

Support adoption of standards and frameworks that enable effective data exchange.

• Support adoption of interoperability standards and data exchange frameworks
• Apply best practices related to HL7, FHIR, APIs, and data sharing agreements
• Contribute to development of sustainable information-sharing infrastructure

RHTP Program Support & Collaboration

Support broader program priorities and collaborate across the Office of Data and Analytics.

• Collaborate with Office of Data and Analytics staff to advance RHTP priorities
• Support other related Rural Health Transformation activities, as requested
• Ensure work aligns with agency goals, program priorities, and established policies and procedures

What You Bring

Work Environment & Travel

• Remote position with preference for candidates able to work a hybrid schedule in Indianapolis
• Hybrid expectation: 3 days onsite, 2 days remote, depending on candidate
• Travel required for in-person meetings; reimbursed per Indiana state travel policy
• Standard work schedule of 37.5 hours per week

Why This Role Matters

This role supports the successful delivery of interoperability and HIE modernization efforts that improve how health data is shared across Indiana. By enabling better coordination between healthcare providers, public health agencies, and community partners, this work contributes to more informed decision-making and improved health outcomes across rural communities.