Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the overall success of the project and is the primary point of accountability for the management and implementation of the interoperability final rule project.

• Manage all activities of the interoperability planning vendor to ensure the timely delivery of services as defined in the contract executed; support vendor procurement activities to acquire an implementation vendor.

• Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and related activities to ensure the timely completion of project deliverables and the alignment of business needs; adapt to shifting timelines and priorities.

• Facilitate project team meetings to communicate the status of the project and to coordinate and manage project team activities.

• Develop presentations, project reports, and other materials to effectively communicate the status of the project, provide regular reports to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and accountability; address key issues and facilitate escalations; this includes research and the identification of recommendations to address the issues.

• Monitor risks and issues; develop and implement mitigation strategies and track action items; Maintain detailed project documentation, and track progress through completion.

• Coordinate with the project team and the project management vendor to facilitate the project team’s review and validation of project deliverables and participation in key project activities (e.g., requirements validation, design documents, etc.).

• Support the project’s compliance with downstream federal funding requirements; this includes invoice management, human resource time & attendance reporting, and other related tasks.

• Develop and maintain effective relationships with project team members, senior leadership, and stakeholders across the project.

• Manage stakeholder expectations, resolve conflicts, and facilitate consensus amongst diverse groups with competing priorities

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing complex, cross-organizational technology projects within the healthcare industry.

• Experience managing vendor contracts in the healthcare & information technology industry, including experience working with large healthcare systems (commercial payers, Medicaid, Medicare)

• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with management, vendors, business and technical project team members; and the ability to translate and communicate technical concepts and information to business staff

• Knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Application Programming Interfaces (API).

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

• Knowledge of healthcare regulations and compliance requirements, such as HIPAA, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

• Ability to clearly articulate project or program needs to a accomplish goals

• Proficiency with MS Office applications including Excel, Word, Visio, Outlook and PowerPoint.

• Project management certification (PMP or equivalent) is a plus, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and industry best practices.

About US Tech Solutions:

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US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.