Job Description

Job Title: Healthcare Project Manager

Location: 100% Remote

Duration: 12+ Months Contract

Interview: Video

Client: Xebia
Rate: $65/hr

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a unique blend of health insurance expertise and strong IT/technical knowledge. This role requires exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder management skills to successfully lead complex healthcare technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Lead end-to-end project management for healthcare IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements
• Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies proactively
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget

Healthcare & Technical Integration

• Bridge the gap between clinical/operational healthcare needs and technical solutions
• Translate complex healthcare requirements into actionable technical specifications
• Understand health insurance processes, claims management, and reimbursement workflows

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders including operational staff, IT teams, executives, vendors, and external partners
• Facilitate effective communication across all organizational levels
• Conduct regular stakeholder meetings and provide transparent project updates
• Navigate competing priorities and negotiate solutions that satisfy multiple stakeholders
• Manage change management processes and drive user adoption

Team Collaboration

• Lead cross-functional teams including developers, analysts, healthcare professionals, and business users
• Foster a collaborative team environment that encourages innovation and problem-solving
• Mentor team members and promote professional development

Required Qualifications

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification required
• Agile/Scrum certification (CSM, SAFe)

Experience

• Minimum 5-7 years of project management experience in healthcare IT environments
• Proven experience with health insurance operations, claims processing, or healthcare revenue cycle
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale IT implementations in healthcare settings

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of healthcare IT infrastructure, systems integration, and data management
• Familiarity with healthcare interoperability standards (HL7, FHIR, X12)
• Knowledge of database management, cloud technologies, and software development lifecycles
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Jira, Smartsheet, etc.)

Healthcare Knowledge

• Deep understanding of healthcare delivery models and insurance operations
• Knowledge of healthcare compliance requirements and quality standards
• Familiarity with value-based care, population health management, and healthcare analytics

Interpersonal & Leadership Skills

• Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) with ability to present to executive leadership
• Strong emotional intelligence and conflict resolution capabilities
• Proven ability to influence without authority
• Excellent negotiation and consensus-building skills
• Adaptability and resilience in fast-paced, changing environments

Core Competencies:

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving
• Risk management and quality assurance
• Budget management and financial acumen
• Change management expertise
• Results-oriented with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously

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