Project Manager

About the role

IEM is seeking a Full Time- Project Manager to lead the development and execution of a comprehensive program strategy for a state's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in health project administration and grant management, with a focus on operational change, process integration, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of RHTP projects / program as determined by the state, including day-to-day program governance and oversight of the grant.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics to ensure successful delivery and compliance with all federal and state funding and grant management guidelines.
• Identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and prepare projects for audit readiness from the beginning.
• Collaborate with state leadership and community partners to enhance program effectiveness and sustainability.
• Lead a team of project staff to support the execution of program activities and deliverables.
• Prepare and present program updates and reports to key stakeholders, including progress reports, budget analysis, and impact assessments.
• Evaluate program outcomes and impact on rural health systems / programs / infrastructure in the state.
• Collect, organize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative program data to evaluate project performance against established benchmarks and inform evidence-based recommendations to state leadership.
• Interpret statistical reports, dashboards, and data visualizations produced by internal analysts or external evaluators, translating findings into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders and incorporating those insights into program strategy adjustments.
• Apply basic statistical methods to monitor key performance indicators, validate data integrity in grant reporting, and support audit-readiness documentation with defensible, data-driven narratives.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as public health, public administration, etc.; Ten (10) or more years in health project / program administration and grant management, preferably at the local, tribal, or state government level(s); Five (5) or more years of supervisory experience; Demonstrated experience with federal grant regulations and compliance requirements, particularly related to the Rural Health Transformation Program and/or state and other applicable federal grant funding requirements; Strong leadership and team management skills to inspire and guide project teams towards program goals; Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills to foster partnerships and collaboration; Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment; Analytical and strategic thinking abilities, grounded in data literacy and statistical reasoning, to identify opportunities for project improvement, measure program impact, and drive evidence-based innovation; Demonstrated proficiency in data interpretation and basic statistical analysis, including experience working with datasets, performance dashboards, or analytical tools (e.g., Excel pivot tables, Tableau, Power BI, or equivalent) to support program evaluation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: Master of Public Health, Master of Public Administration, or an advanced degree in a related field; Demonstrated work with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) programs, rural health initiatives, or large-scale federal health grants; Experience with Statistical software or data analysis platforms (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, Stata, or advanced Excel functions) and familiarity with health-related data sources such as CMS datasets, HRSA reporting systems, or state health information exchanges.

Benefits

• Salary will be based on experience and location: $100,000 - $135,000
• 10 paid Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Sick Pay
• 401 (K) plan with matching
• Company paid STD and LTD