Applications Development Project Manager

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.•Salisbury, MD

1d•$115,000 - $145,000

About The Position

The Applications Development Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of application development initiatives within a regulated healthcare IT environment. This role works closely with cross-functional technical teams and stakeholders to deliver secure, reliable, and compliant software solutions that support patient-facing functionality and secure information exchange. The ideal candidate is a hands-on project manager with strong application delivery experience who is comfortable leading technical teams, engaging deeply in requirements, and managing projects across the full software development lifecycle. Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Technology, Infrastructure & Engineering, Health, Manufacturing, Public Safety, Consulting, and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long-term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people. CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees; (Medical - Dental – Vision), Company Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(K) Immediate Vesting, Professional Development Assistance, Legal Aid Assistance Program, Family Planning / Fertility Assistance, Personal Time Off, and Observance of Federal Holidays. As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug-free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

Requirements

Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, hybrid, or waterfall).
Hands-on experience using Agile delivery tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or similar platforms.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical teams and manage competing priorities.
Strong requirements analysis skills with a willingness to deep dive into technical and business details.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience and ten plus (10+) years of experience managing software development projects, preferably in healthcare or other regulated IT environments.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting healthcare information systems, including patient-facing applications, secure messaging solutions, or interoperability platforms is preferred.
Familiarity with healthcare data standards or interoperability concepts, such as HL7, FHIR, C-CDA, APIs, or similar frameworks is preferred.
Software development or technical background is preferred.
Experience working in federal, public health, or other highly regulated environments is preferred.
Exposure to healthcare IT certification, compliance, or audit activities is preferred.
PMI-PBA certification, or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project management for healthcare application development initiatives, including enhancements, integrations, and modernization efforts.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource forecasts.
Coordinate and lead cross-functional teams including software developers, QA, security, operations, and external partners.
Facilitate requirements analysis and ensure business, clinical, and technical needs are clearly understood and documented.
Track project milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables; proactively manage issues and scope changes.
Communicate project status, risks, and forecasts to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
Apply Agile or hybrid SDLC methodologies and utilize delivery tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, or equivalent.
Support subcontractor coordination, task tracking, and Statement of Work (SOW) activities as applicable.
Assist with time collection approvals, invoice reviews, and project reporting.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, contractual, security, and organizational requirements.
Foster a collaborative, accountable, and delivery-focused team environment.