Head of Project Management

Position: Project Manager - Intermediate

Location: Providence, RI (Onsite 2x per week)
Overview:
Rural Health Professional Development and Continuing Education

Job Description:

To work with State agencies and/or organizations to develop and strengthen cross-system collaboration and implementation of the Rural Health Professional Development and Continuing Education system.
To be responsible for project development; to perform research, program evaluation, fiscal and policy analysis on RI's Rural Health Professional Development and Continuing Education system/programs
To initiate, plan, coordinate, supervise and review continuous information on the program
To serve in a highly responsible communication capacity supporting a number of state departments in their contact with state, local, public and officials; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of a department director
or a consortium with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent
judgement; assignments are subject to review for results obtained in adherence to
established policies and procedures.
Supplemental Core Responsibilities
Program Planning & Development: Assess educational needs of target audiences, design and implement continuing education and professional development programs with a focus on rural communities in Rhode Island.
Ensure alignment with professional standards, accreditation requirements, and industry regulations
Curriculum & Content: Collaborate with subject matter experts to create relevant, engaging, and up-to-date curricula for in-person, hybrid, and online formats
Compliance & Standards: Ensure all programs meet state/federal, institutional, or professional body requirements (e.g., CEU/CE credits, licensure renewal)
Budget & Resource Management: Oversee program budget, track expenditures, and manage resources such as materials, technology, and vendor contracts
Evaluation & Improvement: To perform research, fiscal and policy analysis on various issues affecting consumers of professional development and continuing education. Collect feedback, analyze program outcomes, and make data-driven improvements to offerings
Stakeholder Relations: Build and maintain relationships with rural health constituents, professional organizations, and community partners.
Work closely with local specialized schools, colleges and industry in educational and training programs.
Technology & Systems:
Ensure use of learning management systems, webinar platforms, and member management tools to support program delivery
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of projects management related to developing interdepartmental programs and services.
A thorough knowledge of planning, budgeting and evaluation process and the ability to apply them in a human service system.
A thorough knowledge of practices, procedures and protocols for press relations; the ability to research and prepare reports and recommendations for dissemination of policy information.
A working knowledge of computers and communication technology.
A thorough knowledge of, and the ability to, evaluate the attitudes and reactions of interested and affected groups and their demands and needs for information about the department's programs and objectives.
The ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents, state officials and the general public.
Education and Experience
Education: Master's degree in public health, education, business, or a related field
Experience: 3-5 years' experience with considerable employment in a highly responsible position involving responsibility for the research, fiscal analysis and policy development and dissemination of information.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Work Settings

• Higher education institutions (community colleges, universities)
• Healthcare organizations (AHEC, hospitals, clinics)
• Professional associations and certification bodies
• Non-profits and community development center