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 and program sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of RHTP projects and program governance, ensuring alignment with state objectives and funding requirements.
• Monitor project timelines, budgets, and performance metrics, preparing projects for audit readiness.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance program effectiveness.
• 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, evaluating program outcomes and impact on rural health systems.
• Collect, organize, and analyze program data to evaluate performance against benchmarks and inform evidence-based recommendations.
• Apply statistical methods to monitor key performance indicators, validate data integrity, and support audit-readiness documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in health project / program administration and grant management, preferably at the local, tribal, or state government level(s).
• Five 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, excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as public health, public administration, etc.
• Master of Public Health, Master of Public Administration, or an advanced degree in a related field preferred.
• Experience with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) programs, rural health initiatives, or large-scale federal health grants.
• Familiarity with statistical software or data analysis platforms (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R, Stata, or advanced Excel functions).
• Experience with health-related data sources such as CMS datasets, HRSA reporting systems, or state health information exchanges.

Benefits

Salary range: $105,000 - $135,000
Benefits include: 10 paid holidays, vacation pay, sick pay, and a 401(k) plan with matching.
Company provides STD and LTD coverage.