Project Manager

Job Posting Information Posted: July 13, 2026. Closing: July 13, 2026. Required documents uploaded by: July 13, 2026. Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). It is the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof, allowing a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well‑being of all Kansans. Position Summary The Project Manager position (K0221842) is responsible for developing and maintaining project charters, project plans, communication plans, and schedules; coordinating project team meetings and working sessions; tracking milestones, dependencies, critical path items, and deadlines; identifying resource constraints; coordinating with management to resolve conflicts; maintaining project risk, issue, action, and decision logs; proactively identifying risks and developing mitigation strategies; escalating critical risks and issues; providing timely and accurate project status reporting; coordinating decision‑making and ensuring documentation of key decisions; coordinating transition to operational support teams; and facilitating lessons learned and project close‑out activities. Responsibilities Coordinate project activities involving external vendors. Monitor vendor deliveries, timelines, and contractual obligations. Track vendor performance against project commitments. Facilitate review and acceptance of vendor deliverables. Escalate vendor performance concerns through appropriate channels. Qualifications Education: High School or GED Licensing & Certification: Valid driver’s license – incumbent must maintain a valid driver’s license when operating a state, private, or rental vehicle for the benefit of the State. Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of project‑management experience Experience managing cross‑functional projectsExperience working with vendors and partners Preferred Qualifications: Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access Proofreading, editing, attention to detail Knowledge of project management methodologies PMO process compliance Project planning and scheduling Vendor deliverable management Stakeholder communication Risk and issue management Documentation and reporting Knowledge of Medicaid, Health Reform, HealthCare Systems, and/or Health Information Technology/Exchange Post‑Offer, Pre‑employment Requirements: Must pass the State of Kansas Project Management Certification within 1 year. Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate — a valid certificate is required within ten (10) days of the job offer. Compensation Hourly Pay Range: $27.61 – $30.46 (salary may vary with education, experience, or qualifications) Benefits Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage Sick and vacation leave Work‑life balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave Paid state holidays (designated by the Governor annually) Fitness centers in select locations Employee discounts with the STAR Program Retirement and deferred compensation programs Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information… Recruiter Contact Information Name: Whitney Uthe Email: View email address on click.appcast.io Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580, Topeka, KS 66612 Job Application Process First sign in or register as a new user. Complete or update your contact information on the Careers > My Contact Information page. All applications include this information. Upload required documents listed below for the Careers > My Job Applications page. Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers > My Job Applications page. Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the recruiter. Email – sent to the preferred email on the My Contact Information page Notifications – view the Careers > My Job Notifications page Required Documents For This Application To Be Complete Transcripts DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference) Resume Cover Letter How To Claim Veterans Preference Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a “veteran” under K.S.A. 73‑201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The preference does not guarantee the veteran a job; positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. How To Claim Disability Hiring Preference Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job; positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager. Please note: Documentation verifying a person’s eligibility for this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency; it should be sent directly to OPS. These documents may be sent by fax to View phone number on click.appcast.io, scanned and emailed to View email address on click.appcast.io, or mailed/delivered in person to: ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator Office of Personnel Services Landon State Office Building 900 SW Jackson, Rm 401 Topeka, KS 66612 Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability, or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. 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