Project Manager

TEKsystems•Okemos, MI

3d•$50 - $55•Hybrid

About The Position

This position requires being a Michigan resident and is a hybrid role, with one day per month onsite in Okemos, MI. The role involves leading project planning, timelines, and resources for program portfolio activities, coordinating cross-functional project teams, and managing subcontractors. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading complex, multi-phase projects with diverse stakeholders, a strong understanding of HIPAA and IRB processes, and proficiency in project management tools. This role also supports proposal development, business development, and client relationship building.

Requirements

Direct experience writing Request for Proposals (RFPs), not just coordinating with others on the process but actually leading and driving this RFP process.
Experience working with clients on Healthcare IT system business requirements.
IT healthcare experience.
Healthcare sector experience
Experience with both Project Management and Leadership roles (ability to manage multiple responsibilities)
Adaptable (at times working as a PM and at other times engaging directly in operational work)
Strong communication skills and ability to listen to others
Experience collaborating with executives, individual contributors, sub-contractors etc.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex, multi phase projects with diverse stakeholders.
Experience with drafting/negotiating SOWs and BAAs and managing amendments
Working knowledge of HIPAA and IRB processes; familiarity with state and federal funding requirements and procurement practices (including competitive and noncompetitive processes).
Considerable independent judgment.
High level of initiative and accountability.
Ability to work well in team situations.
High level of self-motivation.
Strong financial acumen: budgeting, forecasting, invoice validation, risk identification and portfolio financial tracking.
Excellent time management, organization, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills.
Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Planner, or similar), collaboration suites (e.g., Microsoft 365), and spreadsheet analysis.
Proven ability to interpret and operationalize contract terms and SOWs.
Track record of contributing to business development, proposals, and presentations.
Michigan resident

Nice To Haves

Certifications are a plus
Extensive experience in working with subcontractors
Familiarity with cost reimbursement processes
Experience handling state contracts, including egrams and managing amendment cycles

Responsibilities

Lead project planning, timelines, and resources for program portfolio activities.
Coordinate cross-functional project teams to ensure the program meets our contractual obligations.
Strong management and collaboration with subcontractors
Identify project risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies across the project and program portfolio.
Develop and maintain project dashboards, progress reports, and communication plans.
Oversee the full contract lifecycle as a structured project processincluding drafting, competitive/noncompetitive procurements, negotiations, routing, and finalization.
Track portfolio-level milestones, deliverables, and financial projections.
Ensure contract projects remain aligned with compliance, privacy, budget, and program goals.
Serve as project coordinator for subcontractor related workstreams.
Monitor vendor performance through structured review processes and ensure deliverables remain on schedule.
Facilitate project-based issue tracking and resolution among vendors, clients, and internal teams.
Ensure project work aligns with HIPAA, IRB, state and federal funding requirements, and organizational policies.
Maintain version control, documentation standards, and audit readiness across program projects.
Collaborate with Legal/Compliance to align agreements with regulatory and privacy expectations.
Identify new business opportunities through portfolio analysis and strategic project planning.
Support proposal development, scoping, and stakeholder presentations.
Build relationships that support portfolio growth and long-term client engagement.
Create new business by identifying, assessing, and pursuing new business opportunities that align with BSG goals and objectives.
Create and conduct presentations as needed to audiences that may include clients, external and internal partners, conference attendees, public health professionals, business associates, and other audiences as assigned.
Facilitate meetings
Build strong relationships with current clients and partners and identify other potential areas of partnership and project growth.
All other duties as assigned.
Support continuous quality improvement across the program.
Lead budgeting and forecasting.
Establish and maintain positive, strong, credible, professional and interpersonal relationships with all parties relevant to MPHI projects.