Senior Project Manager

Who We Are

Inovalon was founded in 1998 on the belief that technology, and data specifically, would empower the transformation of the entire healthcare ecosystem for the better, improving both outcomes and economics. At Inovalon, we believe that when our customers are successful in their missions, healthcare improves. Therefore, we focus on empowering them with data-driven solutions. And the momentum is building.

Together, as ONE Inovalon, we are a united force delivering solutions that address healthcare's greatest needs. Through our mission-based culture of inclusion and innovation, our organization brings value not just to our customers, but to the millions of patients and members they serve.

Who You Are

You are a Senior Project Manager who leads complex, cross-functional initiatives that support Inovalon's strategy, operations, and business goals. You bring strong end-to-end project implementation experience and know how to move detailed, high-visibility work from planning through execution and delivery. In this role, you partner with business and technical teams, align executive stakeholders, and help ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and with measurable business impact.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with executive leadership to align project priorities with organizational goals, strategic objectives, and business needs.

• Lead concurrent cross-functional project teams in defining project scope, objectives, roles, and responsibilities, ensuring appropriate stakeholder engagement based on the RACI.

• Create project charters and detailed project plans that define tasks, milestones, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables required for successful execution.

• Develop communication plans and coordinate across departments, business units, technical teams, and clients as needed to maintain strong working relationships and clear project alignment.

• Track project progress, budgets, risks, and deliverables, and provide timely updates to key stakeholders, including executive leadership, while holding teams and individuals accountable to commitments.

• Manage project risks, resolve issues, address deviations, remove roadblocks, and solve problems throughout the full project lifecycle.

• Lead, coach, and motivate project team members, and may mentor junior project management staff to support strong execution and team development.

• Analyze business processes, organizational structures, goals, and procedures to identify improvement opportunities and recommend solutions, including automation and lean process enhancements.

• Partner with business stakeholders, subject matter experts, and technical teams to define business requirements, translate them into functional specifications, and support implementation activities such as testing, User Acceptance Testing, training, and documentation.

• Develop tools, apply project management best practices, and lead post-project evaluations and lessons learned to improve future project delivery and operational effectiveness.

What You'll Need

• Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience with a proven track record of successfully leading and delivering concurrent, cross-departmental, complex projects and process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

• BA/BS degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Proven experience owning project implementation from end to end, including planning, execution, stakeholder alignment, and delivery.

• Experience leading large, detailed projects with cross-team dependencies and multiple stakeholders.

• Excellent executive-level verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly across varying levels of the organization.

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a strategic mindset and focus on driving results.

• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, manage time, and communicate progress effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and work effectively with a variety of skill levels and leadership levels.

• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, Word, MS SharePoint, MS Planner, Viva Goals, and Visio.

• Proficiency in MS Project required.

• Experience using ServiceNow or a comparable workflow or project management tool, such as Jira.

• Experience building and managing detailed project plans and Gantt charts; experience with Timeline Pro is a plus.

• Strong technical and business acumen, with the ability to learn quickly and connect business needs to system and process solutions.

• Demonstrate growth potential and learning agility by quickly building knowledge of business processes, systems, and project needs, and applying new learning to improve delivery and outcomes.

• Show leadership by influencing cross-functional teams, building productive relationships, mentoring others when needed, and guiding work through accountability and collaboration.

• Adapt effectively to change, ambiguity, shifting priorities, and evolving project demands while maintaining focus on business outcomes and execution.

• Apply creative thinking to solve project and process challenges, identify practical improvements, and develop solutions that create operational value.

• Use analytical skills to assess business processes, interpret project data, identify risks and trends, and make sound recommendations supported by evidence.

• Nice to have: experience in a medium to large-size company and healthcare or biomedical-related business experience.

• Nice to have: PMP (PMI), CBAP (IIBA), or equivalent certification.

• Nice to have: Agile Scrum or Scaled Agile certification or experience.

Our Shared Commitments

• Maintain compliance with Inovalon's policies, procedures and mission statement;

• Adhere to all confidentiality and HIPAA requirements as outlined within Inovalon's Operating Policies and Procedures in all ways and at all times with respect to any aspect of the data handled or services rendered in the undertaking of the position; and

• Fulfill those responsibilities and/or duties that may be reasonably provided by Inovalon for the purpose of achieving operational and financial success of Employer.

Work Environment

• This is primarily a computer-based role performed in a remote, hybrid, or office environment. The role requires prolonged periods of computer use and frequent communication and interaction with others, either virtually and/or in person. The role may occasionally require transporting or moving work-related equipment weighing up to 10 pounds, such as a laptop and related materials. Some travel may be required, depending on the needs of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position, consistent with applicable law.

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, or E-3). Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States as a condition of employment. (This is only applicable for US-based positions)

If you don't meet every qualification listed but are excited about our mission and the work described, we encourage you to apply. Inovalon is most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and you may be just the right person for this or other roles.

By embracing inclusion, we enhance our work environment and drive business success. Inovalon strives to provide equal opportunities to the communities where we operate and to our clients and everyone whom we serve. We endeavor to create a culture of inclusion in which our associates feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and pursue their professional goals in an equitable setting. We understand that by fostering this type of culture, and welcoming different perspectives, we generate innovation and growth.

Inovalon is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirement.

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Work Location: If the US position is listed as remote, employees who reside within a 40-mile radius of one of our office locations in Tampa, FL; Canonsburg, PA; or Bowie, MD will follow a hybrid work schedule and are expected to work in the office two days per week (Tuesdays and Wednesdays).