Project Manager, Rural Healthcare Transformation Program (RHTP)

Mount Desert Island Hospital•Bar Harbor, ME

About The Position

The Project Manager leads MDIH's portfolio of projects funded through Maine's Rural Healthcare Transformation Program (RHTP), a five-year federal program administered by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Working with the Senior Leadership Team and coordinating the MDIH RHTP Steering Committee, the Project Manager oversees deliverables, budgets, reconciliations, and resources for each project and project year to ensure awards are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with their funding agreements. The role is accountable for the full RHTP portfolio aligned with MDIH, which may include several concurrent projects at different stages and in different project years. This is a temporary, full-time, term-limited, grant-funded position. Employment is expected to last for the duration of MDIH's RHTP awards and depends on continued funding in each project year. The role works closely with the Senior Leadership Team, including the VP of Finance/CFO, department directors, and project leads. Occasional travel to MDIH sites, partner organizations, and state meetings is required. The work is primarily in an office environment, with a standard work week; some evenings and weekends may be required near reporting deadlines and project milestones.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business, health care administration, public administration, finance, or a related field.
Three to five years of project or program management experience, including managing several projects at once.
Knowledge of project management methods, including scope, scheduling, resource planning, risk management, and change management.
Working knowledge of grant compliance, including federal cost principles and the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
Strong financial skills in budgeting, variance analysis, account reconciliation, and cash-flow tracking.
Ability to manage competing deadlines and priorities across multiple projects.
Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, project management software, and accounting or ERP systems.
Ability to travel locally and within Maine to MDIH sites, partner organizations, and state meetings.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends when needed to meet reporting deadlines and project milestones.
Demonstrated ethical conduct and responsible stewardship of public funds.
Strong attention to detail, teamwork, organization, planning, problem-solving, adaptability, and ability to lead without direct authority.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or MPA).
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a similar designation.
Grants management certification, such as Certified Grants Management Specialist.
Experience managing federal or state grants, including budgets, reconciliations, and funder reporting.
Health care, hospital, or rural health experience.
Familiarity with hospital operations, health IT or electronic medical record projects, and rural health funding programs.

Responsibilities

Lead MDIH's portfolio of projects funded through the Rural Healthcare Transformation Program.
Coordinate the MDIH RHTP Steering Committee and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team.
Oversee deliverables, budgets, reconciliations, and resources for each project and project year.
Ensure each award is completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with its funding agreement.
Manage multiple concurrent projects at different stages and in different project years.
Work with the VP of Finance/CFO, department directors, and project leads for each RHTP-funded project.
Prepare clear reports for executives, funders, and the Board.
Monitor progress, manage priorities and deadlines, and address risks, changes, and project issues.