Project Manager

CAI•Indianapolis, IN

20d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Project Manager to lead coordination, synchronization, and implementation activities for Initiative 4: Growing Pediatric & Obstetric Readiness in Rural Emergency Departments under the GROW: Cultivating Hoosier Health / Rural Health Transformation Program grant. This position will be full-time and hybrid, three days onsite in Indianapolis, IN. and two days remote.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in senior project management, preferably in public health, emergency preparedness, hospital/EMS operations, or maternal/child health
Familiarity with state health department operations, grants management, and coordination with healthcare coalitions, hospitals, and EMS systems
Understanding of public health functions, systems, and infrastructure
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, social media platforms, and other virtual collaboration tools
Ability to develop and maintain collaborative networks
Ability to manage multiple projects independently and in a team environment
Strong organizational skills and timely completion of assigned tasks
Ability to analyze programs for innovative practices and translate these into synthesized products and outcomes for public health preparedness
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, management, partner agencies, state and local officials, and the public
Hospital ED experience
RN licensure

Responsibilities

Provide end-to-end senior project management for Initiative 4, including workplan development, timelines, risk management, and tracking of milestones and deliverables aligned with RHTP/GROW grant requirements
Coordinate activities between IDOH, FSSA, Indiana Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC), Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS), regional healthcare coalitions, and local rural hospitals and EMS agencies
Support planning and execution of needs assessments, training, equipment deployment, and technical assistance offered to rural EDs and EMS under Initiative 4
Facilitate regular stakeholder meetings, workgroups, and communications to connect Emergency Care Coordinators (ECCs), perinatal centers, non-birthing facilities, and EMS partners, documenting decisions, action items, and follow-up
Track and report on Initiative 4 performance metrics to inform grant reporting and quality improvement
Ensure compliance with RHTP and state requirements, including documentation needed for federal and state oversight
Assist program leadership with preparation of status reports, dashboards, and narrative updates for internal leadership, GROW governance, and federal partners
Develop and maintain standardized tools (templates, SOPs, checklists) for consistent implementation across rural regions and healthcare systems
Organize and support outreach, education, and communication strategies to rural EDs and EMS agencies