Project Manager – Rural Health

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Direct, coordinate, and oversee activities for the Rural Health Transformation NY-VISTA Award.

• Create and uphold project plans, timelines, milestones, and workstreams in alignment with award objectives.

• Facilitate strategic initiatives and transformation activities among participating organizations and communities.

• Track project progress while identifying risks, barriers, and areas for improvement.

• Organize project meetings, workgroups, and steering committee sessions.

• Ensure that deliverables are completed on time and in accordance with grant requirements.

• Serve as a liaison with healthcare providers, community organizations, government agencies, and external partners.

• Foster collaborative relationships with rural healthcare stakeholders.

• Manage communications and provide project updates to leadership and funding entities.

• Ensure compliance with grant regulations and reporting obligations.

• Monitor outcomes, performance measures, and key performance indicators (KPIs).

• Prepare reports, presentations, and progress updates.

• Assist with audits, site visits, and documentation requests from funding agencies.

• Gather, analyze, and interpret project data.

• Create dashboards and tracking tools.

• Identify trends and propose process enhancements.

• Support ongoing quality improvement and outcome evaluation efforts.

• Oversee expenditures and the utilization of grant funds.

• Coordinate resource allocation and aid in budget forecasting and financial reporting.

• Collaborate with commercial and operational teams to expand initiatives and support organizational growth.

• Lead sustainability planning, diversify funding sources, and ensure long-term program viability.

• Manage grant development, identify funding opportunities, application management, and proposal support.

• Formulate and implement stakeholder engagement strategies.

• Oversee outreach, communications, and educational content to boost program awareness and adoption.

• Identify opportunities to enhance partner engagement and participation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Public Health, Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, or a related field.

• At least three (3) years of project management experience, preferably in healthcare, public health, rural health, community development, or grant-funded programs.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or an equivalent credential is preferred.

• Proven experience managing multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.

• Background in facilitating cross-functional teams and stakeholder collaborations.

• Familiarity with federally or state-funded grant programs is preferred.

• Understanding of rural healthcare systems, population health, and healthcare transformation initiatives is preferred.

• Experience with performance improvement and quality management methodologies.

• Strong project management and organizational capabilities.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to cultivate and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, project management software, and data reporting tools.

• Ability to independently manage priorities and adhere to deadlines.

• Knowledge of healthcare regulations, grant administration, and reporting requirements.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible scheduling to encourage work-life balance and long-term career sustainability.

• Opportunity for contract-to-hire.