Project Manager

Public Partnerships | PPL

20d•$80,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Public Partnerships LLC supports individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses and aging adults, to remain in their homes and communities and “self” direct their own long-term home care. Our role as the nation’s largest and most experienced Financial Management Service provider is to assist those eligible Medicaid recipients to choose and pay for their own support workers and services within their state-approved personalized budget. We are appointed by states and managed healthcare organizations to better serve more of their residents and members requiring long-term care and ensure the efficient use of taxpayer funded services. Our culture attracts and rewards people who are results-oriented and strive to exceed customer expectations. We desire motivated candidates who are excited to join our fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, and who want to make a difference in helping transform the lives of the consumers we serve. (learn more at www.pplfirst.com). Job Summary The Project Manager is responsible for leading and delivering complex, cross-functional projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, timelines, and strategic goals. This role oversees all aspects of project execution, including planning, scope definition, resource allocation, and stakeholder coordination, while maintaining accountability for project outcomes and performance. The Project Manager drives operational efficiency by analyzing processes, implementing improvements, and supporting the adoption of new technologies and workflows. Additionally, this role facilitates clear communication across stakeholders through regular status reporting, risk management, and issue resolution, while ensuring adherence to project management methodologies and best practices. The Project Manager also contributes to proposal development, supports internal client needs, and promotes continuous improvement initiatives to enhance overall team effectiveness and project success.

Requirements

Proven project management skills, including project planning, execution, monitoring, and control.
Adaptable to waterfall, agile, and hybrid project delivery.
Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communicator.
Planning and organizing.
Influencing, leading and delegation.
Knowledge of Microsoft Project.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, preferably with Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Access.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
4+ years of experience managing complex, multi-year projects.
Prior experience in a healthcare of financial services organization

Nice To Haves

Project Management Certification (PMP) preferred.
May substitute certification preference for applicable experience.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Execution Leads end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional projects, including planning, scope definition, resource allocation, and execution to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Monitors progress, manages risks and changes, and ensures timely delivery of project milestones while maintaining accountability for overall outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement & Process Improvement Facilitates collaboration across departments, communicates project status, and manages stakeholder expectations through regular updates and effective issue resolution.
Analyzes operational processes to identify efficiencies, implement improvements, and support continuous enhancement of project management practices and business operations.