Gainwell Technologies

Experienced Project Manager

Gainwell Technologies • $81K — $115K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of project management, program management, or delivery leadership experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives.
  • Experience leading projects through structured delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid).
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams without direct authority.
  • Strong skills in critical thinking, risk management, issue resolution, and executive communication.
  • Experience managing project budgets, capacity planning, and financial forecasts.
  • Experience working across business and technology teams in a matrixed environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects, ensuring clear ownership of scope, milestones, dependencies, and outcomes.
  • Drive execution discipline and delivery results by proactively identifying and resolving issues affecting scope, schedule, quality, or budget.
  • Partner with teams across Business, Technology, Security, Compliance, Finance, and Operations to align priorities and ensure delivery readiness.
  • Translate business objectives into actionable delivery plans with measurable outcomes and success criteria.
  • Lead discussions, facilitating decision-making and alignment across cross-functional teams.
  • Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and trade-offs while maintaining effective mitigation strategies.
  • Communicate effectively with executive and senior stakeholders, providing decision-ready recommendations and driving accountability.

Benefits

  • Remote-based opportunity within the United States.
  • Generous, flexible vacation policy.
  • 401(k) employer match.
  • Comprehensive health benefits.
  • Educational assistance and career development opportunities, including leadership and technical development academies.
  • Opportunities for occasional travel (0-10%).
Full Job Description
Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for leading moderate to high-complexity projects that require strong cross-functional coordination, disciplined delivery management, and structured governance. This role drives successful outcomes by leading business and technology teams, proactively managing risks and dependencies, and maintaining alignment across stakeholders. Success is driven by delivery leadership, critical thinking, stakeholder management, and execution excellence. Pharmacy or PBM experience is preferred but not required.

Your role in our mission

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of complex projects, ensuring clear ownership of scope, milestones, dependencies, and outcomes.
  • Drive execution discipline and delivery results by proactively identifying and resolving issues that impact scope, schedule, quality, budget, or stakeholder commitments.
  • Partner across team such as Business, Technology, Security, Compliance, Finance, and Operations to align priorities and ensure delivery readiness.
  • Translate business objectives into actionable delivery plans with measurable outcomes and success criteria.
  • Lead business and technical discussions, facilitating decision-making and alignment across cross-functional teams.
  • Proactively manage risks, issues, dependencies, and trade-offs while maintaining effective mitigation and escalation strategies.
  • Communicate effectively with executive and senior stakeholders, providing concise, decision-ready recommendations and driving accountability without direct authority.
  • Assume ownership for delivery outcomes, balancing speed, quality, cost, and risk to achieve project objectives.


What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of project management, program management, or delivery leadership experience managing complex cross-functional initiatives.
  • Experience leading projects through structured delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid).
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders, lead cross-functional teams, and drive accountability without direct reporting authority.
  • Strong critical thinking, risk management, issue resolution, and executive communication skills.
  • Experience managing project budgets, capacity planning, and financial forecasts.
  • Experience working across business and technology teams in a matrixed environment.
  • Preferred: Experience with pharmacy, PBM, healthcare technology, or related regulated environments; PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or equivalent certifications.


What you should expect in this role

  • Remote-based opportunity within the United States
  • Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
  • Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation
  • The deadline to submit applications for this posting is 9/30/2026


The pay range for this position is $81,100.00 - $115,900.00 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You'll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

About Gainwell Technologies

Gainwell Technologies offerings including Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), fiscal agent services, program integrity, care management, immunization registry, and eligibility services. With over 50 years of proven experience, Gainwell carries forward a reputation for technological innovation, service excellence, and unparalleled industry expertise in offering clients scalable and flexible health and human services solutions for their most complex challenges.

Gainwell Technologies Careers

There has never been a more opportune time to join Gainwell Technologies, a leader in providing cutting-edge technology solutions. As a hub of innovation and diversity, Gainwell Technologies offers a plethora of job opportunities aimed at enhancing the digital landscape.

Work You’ll Do

Join Gainwell Technologies' esteemed team to assist some of the most prominent organizations in mastering their technological advancements and digital transformations. At Gainwell Technologies, the focus is on leveraging a unique blend of technology, industry expertise, and digital innovation to lead the market. Professionals at Gainwell Technologies are positioned uniquely at the crossroads of technology and consulting, driving leadership and growth in various sectors through transformative solutions.

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The team is dedicated to building a leading-edge environment that fosters professional growth and innovation. Gainwell Technologies is not just about addressing the current needs of the market but also about foreseeing and shaping the future of technology.

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At Gainwell Technologies, employees engage in groundbreaking work at the intersection of technology and practical application. The company is home to a large group of dedicated professionals who are committed to delivering robust solutions on trusted platforms.

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Embark on a career journey with Gainwell Technologies where the sky is the limit. The company supports ambitious professionals with comprehensive training, development programs, and diverse certification opportunities designed to future-proof careers in the technology sector.

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Gainwell Technologies recognizes the importance of diversity training and professional development in creating a thriving workplace. The company is dedicated to providing employees with the resources they need to succeed in their careers and contribute to the industry effectively.

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