Sr Project Manager

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager Job Duties and Responsibilities (Overall Tasks & Expectations)

Assists with and coordinates the development and execution of program goals, objectives, and scope 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.

Collaborates with senior leadership to prioritize projects.

Identifies and assigns tasks, activities, and milestones to office staff.

Identifies, assesses, and analyzes risks and issues that could impact program delivery and develops mitigation plans.

Communicates project and program progress to stakeholders, including senior leadership.

Oversees multiple projects including meeting facilitation, project coordination, progress reporting, performance, and budget management.

Uses transparent communication and proven processes to foster a collaborative environment.

Executes best practices and project management standards to support program portfolio development.

Creates documentation to support all program management efforts.

Minimum Qualifications

College degree in Business Management, Public Health Administration, or related field or

10 years of relevant experience supporting job responsibilities or

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience & Skills

PMP Certification (Certified Project Management Professional)

5+ years managing a portfolio of at least 7 projects

Experience implementing FHIR standards

Experience implementing APIs

Knowledge of public health data

5+ years managing IT projects

Experience working in State Government IT environments

Experience with RFP/RFI analysis and response

5+ years documenting systems, SOPs, or governance documentation

3+ years in business process improvement and business analysis

Additional Competencies

Ability to consistently deliver results

Strong problem-solving skills

Ability to define system requirements

Strong written & verbal communication

Experience with business & design documentation

Highly organized with strong prioritization skills

Strong analytical abilities

Other Information

No travel required

Work schedule: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM (8-hour day)

Must work in-office for first 2 months, then hybrid schedule