Senior Project Manager - Technology & Data - Hybrid Indianapolis, IN

aFit Staffing•Indianapolis, IN

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Be part of a transformative effort to improve the health and well-being of rural communities across Indiana. Our client is leading Indiana’s 5-year Rural Health Transformation Program, including the Make Rural Indiana Healthy Again Regional Grants, a historic $600M investment to strengthen healthcare access, prevention, and system resilience across 64 fully rural and nine partially rural counties. This initiative brings together state leadership, healthcare providers, and community organizations to design and implement solutions that reflect local needs while advancing a shared, statewide vision for better health outcomes. This is a high-visibility role at the intersection of technology, data, and public health transformation, with direct impact on how statewide systems are designed, integrated, and scaled. As the Senior Project Manager – Technology & Data, you will lead the integration of enterprise technology and data capabilities across Indiana’s rural and public health transformation initiatives. In this role, you will serve as the strategic bridge between initiative leadership and shared services teams, including IT architecture, infrastructure, cybersecurity, interoperability, and data/analytics. You will drive alignment across programs, ensure scalable and secure technology solutions, and embed data-driven decision-making into statewide initiatives. This is a highly visible role requiring strong cross-functional leadership, technical fluency, and the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable strategies that support long-term system transformation.

Requirements

Progressive program and project management experience supporting large, complex initiatives Required 15+ years
Experience supporting large, multi-stakeholder technology programs Required
Experience working with executive leadership and cross-functional technical teams Required
Experience supporting procurement processes, including RFP/RFI development, vendor coordination, and budget tracking Required
Strong knowledge of PMO frameworks, governance structures, and program delivery practices Required
Knowledge of healthcare technology ecosystems, including HIE, EHR/EMR, care coordination, and telehealth Required
Understanding of interoperability standards, including FHIR, HL7, APIs, and cross-system integration Required
Experience working with enterprise and cloud-based environments, including SaaS, PaaS, identity/access management, and middleware Required
Knowledge of cybersecurity and compliance requirements, including HIPAA, GovRamp, ADA, and secure data exchange Required
Familiarity with AI and analytics concepts, including predictive analytics, ethical AI, and vendor evaluation Required
Experience with data governance, reporting, analytics, and BI environments Required
Experience with program readiness, implementation planning, and change management strategies Required
Experience supporting statewide or federally funded programs Highly Desired

Nice To Haves

Experience in rural health, public health, or healthcare transformation initiatives Highly Desired
Familiarity with interoperability programs or HIE expansion initiatives Highly Desired
PMP or equivalent certification Highly Desired
Experience supporting enterprise cloud and data modernization initiatives Highly Desired
Experience with vendor management, contract oversight, and compliance Highly Desired
Exposure to AI governance frameworks in healthcare or public sector environments Highly Desired
Familiarity with change management principles for enterprise technology rollouts Highly Desired
Strong executive communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional leadership skills Highly Desired
Experience with vendor oversight, risk and compliance management, financial acumen, and systems thinking Highly Desired

Responsibilities

Drive cross-agency coordination and ensure alignment between initiative leadership and enterprise technology and data teams.
Represent Technology & Data Shared Services in cross-agency meetings, regional coalitions, and initiative workgroups
Serve as the primary liaison between initiative leaders and enterprise IT, data, and cybersecurity teams
Ensure technology and data considerations are fully integrated into program planning and execution
Support executive briefings, dashboards, and status reporting for senior leadership, including the CIO
Guide procurement strategy and ensure vendor solutions align with enterprise standards and long-term program goals.
Support development, review, and evaluation of RFPs, RFIs, and Managed Service Provider (MSP) engagements
Define technical, interoperability, AI, and data requirements for procurement efforts
Evaluate vendors from a technology, data integration, and scalability perspective
Coordinate vendor deliverables to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and shared services capabilities
Oversee planning, risk management, and compliance across technology and data workstreams.
Partner with finance and grants teams to develop technology-related budgets and track expenditures
Maintain documentation supporting financial reporting and compliance requirements
Manage work plans, risks, issues, and dependencies across technology and data initiatives
Support governance reviews and ensure adherence to enterprise IT policies, security standards, and architecture guidance
Lead enterprise technology alignment, integration, and readiness across statewide initiatives.
Validate interoperability and integration requirements across platforms, including telehealth, referral systems, and HIE pipelines
Ensure alignment with interoperability standards (FHIR, HL7) and integration with EMRs and statewide infrastructure
Conduct technology risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for statewide deployments
Lead technology readiness evaluations, ensuring infrastructure capacity, cybersecurity posture, and vendor deliverables meet requirements
Collaborate with vendors to resolve integration challenges and enforce compliance with state architecture standards
Support scalability planning for cloud and infrastructure solutions to meet future demand
Facilitate technical risk reviews, contingency planning, and continuity strategies
Ensure IoT security frameworks and accessibility standards (GovRamp, ADA) are implemented where applicable
Drive data governance, reporting, and performance measurement to support decision-making and statewide outcomes.
Coordinate data requirements across initiatives, including clinical and operational data exchange, reporting, and privacy considerations
Align data governance, interoperability readiness, and secure data exchange frameworks
Translate program needs into actionable data and reporting requirements
Collaborate with program leads, data owners, and analytics teams to validate data sources, definitions, and methodologies
Maintain dashboards, performance tracking tools, and reporting frameworks to monitor progress and identify risks
Lead cross-initiative performance tracking, ensuring alignment with statewide goals, milestones, and reporting requirements