Senior Project Manager, Implementation

Datavant

1d•$112,000 - $126,000

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager independently manages complex, medium- to large-scale projects and programs throughout the implementation lifecycle, from initiation and planning through go-live, stabilization, and handoff. Projects include implementing new products and services associated with Release of Information. The role coordinates multiple concurrent initiatives and works with project managers, consultants, technical resources, business and IT teams, clients, and external vendors to define objectives, manage schedules and dependencies, monitor progress, and address risks and issues. It maintains effective governance, documentation, and communication practices to support consistent, high-quality delivery, timely implementation, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, Project Management, or a related field; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered.
At least five years of experience in project or program management and client-facing service delivery, with demonstrated success managing multiple concurrent projects or programs.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams, and experience using project or portfolio management platforms.
Proficiency in process development, continuous improvement, and problem-solving.
Comprehensive understanding of Health Information Management in acute care, ambulatory, and clinic settings.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage competing priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and drive projects through completion.
Experience developing and maintaining project roadmaps, schedules, and portfolio-level reporting.
Strong presentation, meeting facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects, coordinate cross-functional resources, and support effective decision-making and planning.

Responsibilities

Independently manage assigned projects in the Project Management Tracking Tool, monitor progress, maintain accurate records, and escalate schedule, scope, or delivery risks.
Maintain accountability for assigned projects and programs within the Client Impact portfolio, ensuring alignment with objectives, timelines, and success measures.
Lead complex, large-scale, and high-profile implementation projects from initiation through stabilization and handoff.
Coordinate programs comprising multiple related projects, working with project managers responsible for individual workstreams to manage dependencies and ensure successful overall delivery.
Partner with Datavant business teams, IT groups, clients, and external vendors to implement multiple concurrent projects and programs.
Apply established project management methodologies and ensure projects and programs produce accurate, consistent, high-quality deliverables.
Collaborate with Operations and customers to implement services and products that support customer satisfaction, retention, self-sufficiency, and profitability.
Identify, document, manage, and resolve project or program risks and issues, escalating to appropriate leaders when necessary.
Facilitate recurring project and program meetings and provide timely updates on status, milestones, risks, decisions, changes, and timelines.
Coordinate post-go-live support, monitor stabilization, assist with issue resolution, and escalate concerns to support transition to ongoing operations.