Senior Data Project Manager

State of Illinois • Chicago, IL

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is seeking to hire a Senior Data Project Manager to lead the Department’s strategy and execution behind modernizing how state agencies, particularly health and human service agencies, share data by breaking down technical and bureaucratic barriers. The Senior Data Project Manager will shape how agencies collaborate to share data and advance the goal of better connecting individuals to programs. The ideal candidate will be able to translate complex data challenges into meaningful real‑world impact and thrive at the intersection of technology and policy. They will demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong presentation abilities. This individual collaborates effectively with stakeholders to understand business needs, identify cross‑functional dependencies, and recommend process improvements. A strategic thinker with an enterprise‑wide perspective, the candidate will pair broad organizational insight with strong analytical skills. HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. Employees receive a robust benefit package including: Monday-Friday work schedule Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.) Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Pension Plan Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare) Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually. New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually. Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually. (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date) If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today! At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained. HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we אנחנו recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with courses in business, public administration, computer science, information technology, or other related fields
• Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization or management information systems

Nice To Haves

• Seven (7) years of progressive experience in data management or data strategy, with at least three (3) years in a senior or lead capacity overseeing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Five (5) years of experience in data governance frameworks, including the development of data dictionaries, data stewardship models, and data quality programs
• Two (2) years of experience leading the creation of data sharing agreements or interagency data exchange projects, preferably in a healthcare context
• Two (2) years of experience with interoperability standards and protocols, including HL7 FHIR, APIs, and master data management (MDM)
• Two (2) years of experience navigating federal and state data privacy and security requirements

Responsibilities

• Serves as the Senior Data Project Manager at the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS)
• Serves as key point of contact for DoIT EPMO to ensure completion and submission of required governance documents in accordance with DoIT’s IT Governance Process
• Develops detailed, comprehensive short- and long-term plans and documentation for data projects in accordance with industry-best practices
• Allocates resources and manage changes to project scope, schedules, costs
• Tracks and reports project performance for each sprint, including but not limited to daily action items and KPIs, to ensure all projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
• Works collaboratively with stakeholders and System Strategy staff on problem resolution and risk mitigation strategies
• Reviews and develops recommendations for business processes, systems, and organizational structures to support continuous improvement and change management efforts
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Benefits

• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• 12 paid Sick Days annually
• 10 paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to 25 paid Vacation Days annually
• 3 paid Personal Days annually
• 13-14 paid holidays annually (based on start date)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree