Project Manager I (remote)

Job Description

Job Description

Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) is seeking a full-time Project Manager I to join its Population Health team and help plan, operate, and grow innovative health data projects that improve health care nationwide. The Population Health team builds data systems to collect, analyze, and report health care data to improve the quality of health information available for research, policy, and practice. Our data helps health policy makers improve population health and health care delivery, aids consumers in choosing where they receive care, and helps clients leverage reliable data to enhance access, cost, quality, and outcomes in health care.

The Project Manager I will work under minimal supervision across multiple concurrent projects. This role collaborates with public health experts, data engineers, data scientists, research associates, project managers, and subject matter experts to deliver project goals on time, within scope, and within funding parameters. Additionally, the role serves as a liaison between team members and clients, resolves issues proactively and tactfully, anticipates risks and opportunities, and demonstrates leadership through collaboration, accountability, initiative, innovation, respect, and ownership.

Who We Are

Human Services Research Institute (HSRI) is a nonprofit organization that conducts research and evaluation to improve health and human service systems. We work at the local, state, and federal levels. Our goal is to help public agencies understand and demonstrate the real-world impact of the services they provide, helping them transform their policies and practice to improve outcomes. Our teams have an unwavering commitment to envisioning equitable policies and solutions that create a stronger society for us all.

HSRI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to building a diverse team, bringing as many possible perspectives as possible to bear on services that can profoundly affect people’s health and well-being by addressing social determinants of health. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds can come to do their best work.

What We’re Looking For

The Population Health team is looking for an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, works collaboratively, and respectfully engages with diverse perspectives. The ideal candidate can build trusted relationships with internal teams, clients, community organizations, and other health care partners; understand their goals and challenges; recommend practical solutions; and partner with internal teams to deliver high-quality results on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and implementation of a project; facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables; and define project tasks and resource requirements
• Support the strategic planning of multiple health care databases through the development and implementation of effective strategies for state-level health data collection, release, and analysis
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans for multiple, concurrent projects
• Responsible for documenting project details and tracking action items, issues, and risks through completion, and establishing communication plans, facilitating schedule creation, and archiving all project documentation to allow timely retrieval
• Implement budget control, planning, and process optimization
• Assure a reliable flow of information and successful execution of project activities
• Offer technical support in project-related areas, such as requirements gathering, portal training, and compliance activities.
• Manage project resource allocation; plan and schedule project timelines; track project deliverables using appropriate tools
• Provide direction and support to project team; quality assurance; monitor and report on progress of the project to all community partners
• Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions
• Implement and manage project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs
• Evaluate and assess project results
• Manage the work of subcontractors and consultants
• Build, develop, and grow any relationships vital to the success of the project
• Help identify resource requirements and work to align the assigned project team on project scope

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with a minimum of 5 years’ related experience required
• Knowledge of, or interest in, U.S. health care policy, state government role in health care, multi-payer databases, public health care payers, claims processing, and/or claims data analytics
• Clear and direct communication skills, including the ability to concisely articulate – verbally and in writing – ideas, concepts, thoughts, and perspectives to a variety of internal and external audiences, at various levels throughout the organization
• Highly proficient in collaborating with project end-users, business partners, and technical team members to deliver high quality deliverables and services

• Advanced knowledge and experience with computer software and hardware, including programs and applications
• Strong interpersonal communications
• Outstanding grasp of information technology concepts and processes
• Must be able to effectively prioritize and execute project tasks in a high-pressure and visible environment
• Demonstrate initiative and set high personal standards of performance; maintain a consistent, high level of productivity; and be committed to the organization

• Promote teamwork and team-building

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) or other industry recognized certifications preferred
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, and other project management tools preferred
• Familiarity with State of Maine health policy and/or health care system

Location

This is a remote position with an option to work from our Cambridge, MA, office, which is accessible by public transportation. HSRI does not permit remote work arrangements based in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, and outside the United States. Must have unrestricted authorization to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Hours

• Full-time, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
• This position allows flexibility in core hours

Additional Information

HSRI offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• Health
• Dental
• Short- and long-term disability
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Education assistance program
• 10 paid holidays
• Remote work stipends (e.g., home office improvements, internet/mobile services)

Salary Range

$62,800 - $91,075

Pay is commensurate with skills and experience.

HSRI is committed to pay equity in providing employees with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including, but not limited to, prior experience, education, certification(s), license(s), skills, expertise, location, internal equity, and other factors that are job-related and consistent with the organization’s needs. Our offer of employment takes into consideration total compensation, including benefits.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume/CV through HSRI’s Career Center.

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Attention: Human Resources

Human Services Research Institute

2336 Massachusetts Ave.

Cambridge, MA 02140

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