Project Manager

IEM•Burlington, VT

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About The Position

IEM is hiring a full-time Project Manager to develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for a state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The Project Manager will work with IEM teams under the direction of the client to promote operational change, establish new processes, and integrate existing state systems. The candidate must live in Vermont. Work may take place in the field, in an office, or from a personal location, depending on project needs, and travel is required for assignments or meetings. The role manages RHTP implementation and grant governance, monitors timelines, budgets, and performance, coordinates stakeholders, leads project staff, and reports progress and impact to key stakeholders. It also evaluates outcomes for rural health systems, programs, and infrastructure. The position requires collecting and analyzing program data, interpreting dashboards and statistical reports for non-technical stakeholders, applying basic statistical methods, and using evidence-based findings to support program decisions, grant reporting, and audit readiness. The position may evolve with the needs of a multi-year project.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as public health or public administration, or an equivalent combination of experience and training demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
At least 10 years of experience in health project or program administration and grant management, preferably at local, tribal, or state government levels.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience.
Knowledge of and demonstrated experience with federal grant regulations and compliance requirements, particularly RHTP and/or state and other applicable federal grant funding requirements.
Strong leadership and team-management skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
Analytical and strategic thinking grounded in data literacy and statistical reasoning.
Demonstrated proficiency in data interpretation and basic statistical analysis, including experience with datasets, performance dashboards, or analytical tools such as Excel pivot tables, Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent.
Must live within the state of Vermont.
Ability to travel for work assignments or meetings.
For personal office or at-home work, ability to maintain internet speeds of at least 25 Mbps upload and 3 Mbps download, with a ping rate of 100 ms or less during working hours, and account privileges and access to the internet service provider account during working hours.

Nice To Haves

Master of Public Health, Master of Public Administration, or an advanced degree in a related field.
Demonstrated work with CMS programs, rural health initiatives, or large-scale federal health grants.
Experience with statistical software or data-analysis platforms such as SPSS, SAS, R, Stata, or advanced Excel functions.
Familiarity with health-related data sources such as CMS datasets, HRSA reporting systems, or state health information exchanges.

Responsibilities

Manage implementation of RHTP projects and programs, including day-to-day program governance and grant oversight.
Escalate issues and provide recommendations and decision support to state leadership.
Monitor project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics to support successful delivery and compliance with federal and state funding and grant-management guidelines.
Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and prepare projects for audit readiness.
Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to align project activities with program objectives and funding requirements.
Collaborate with state leadership and community partners as needed to improve program effectiveness and sustainability.
Lead project staff, including coordinators and analysts, in executing program activities and deliverables.
Prepare and present program updates and reports, including progress reports, budget analyses, and impact assessments.
Evaluate program outcomes and impact on the state's rural health systems, programs, and infrastructure.
Collect, organize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative program data, including grant expenditure rates, population health indicators, and service-utilization metrics.
Interpret statistical reports, dashboards, and data visualizations, translate findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders, and incorporate insights into program strategy adjustments.
Apply basic statistical methods such as descriptive statistics, trend analysis, and variance analysis to monitor KPIs, validate grant-reporting data integrity, and support audit-readiness documentation.
Remain flexible and available as the needs of the multi-year project evolve.