American Institutes for Research (AIR)

Healthcare Technical Project Manager

Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 5 years of relevant project management experience, or an advanced degree (MBA, MPA) with 4 years of experience.
  • Familiarity with CMS projects and multidisciplinary health services research teams.
  • Experience managing technical or data-driven projects preferred.
  • PMP certification preferred but not mandatory.
  • Strong communication skills for virtual collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Project Directors to plan and monitor project tasks and timelines.
  • Develop and maintain documentation that aligns with AIR's practices and contractual needs.
  • Track project progress using tools like Jira to ensure timely task completion.
  • Provide logistical support for planning, implementation, and reporting.
  • Analyze project data and synthesize insights for decision-making reports.
  • Monitor benchmarks and recommend adjustments as necessary.
  • Facilitate cross-functional team communication to ensure project alignment.

Benefits

  • Flexible remote work options within the U.S.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement.
  • Commitment to quality outcomes in projects.
  • Robust support for staff to achieve organizational mission.
Full Job Description
AIR is currently seeking a Healthcare Technical Project Manager. The Technical Project Manager will play a key role in supporting the successful execution of complex, multi-disciplinary projects by managing timelines, resources, deliverables, and communication across teams. This role ensures that project goals are met efficiently and effectively, while maintaining alignment with AIR's standards and client expectations.

The Technical Project Manager will report to AIR's Healthcare Innovations Team, which supports high-quality implementation and produces rigorous evidence on the effectiveness of new approaches to care and payment-translating findings into actionable insights for policymakers, payers, providers, and patients.

This position has the flexibility to work remotely within the United States (U.S.) or from one of AIR's U.S. office locations. This does not include U.S. territories.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Project Directors and Task Leaders to plan, execute, and monitor project tasks, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Develop and maintain project documentation, including standard templates, workflows, and processes aligned with AIR's best practices and contractual requirements.
  • Track project progress using tools such as Jira, updating dashboards and ensuring timely completion of tasks and tickets.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support for project planning, implementation, and reporting.
  • Forecast and analyze project data, synthesizing insights into reports and visualizations to inform decision-making.
  • Monitor project benchmarks and performance indicators, identifying risks and recommending adjustments as needed.
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and facilitate communication to ensure alignment and accountability.
  • Support resource planning and allocation to optimize team performance and meet project goals.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities to streamline project management practices.
  • Ensure compliance with internal standards and client expectations throughout the project lifecycle.


Qualifications:

Education, Knowledge, and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in public policy, economics, education, psychology, political science, communications, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, data analysis, and staffing processes; or an advanced degree (MBA, MPA) with at least 4 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience working on CMS projects, especially with multidisciplinary health services research teams conducting program evaluations and/or program implementations.
  • Experience managing technical or data-driven projects is preferred, but not required.
  • PMP certification is preferred, but not required.


Skills

  • Effective communication skills for efficient collaboration in a virtual environment.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing project needs.
  • Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills.
  • Demonstrated leadership and facilitation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across teams and with clients.
  • Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Jira, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet) and Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and delivering high-impact results.


Disclosures: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for this position. Depending on project work, qualified candidates may need to meet certain residency requirements.

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AIR's Total Rewards Program, is designed to reward our staff competitively and motivate them to achieve our critical mission. This position offers the anticipated annual salary as listed. Salary offers are made based on internal equity within the institution and external equity with competitive markets. Please note this is the annual salary range for candidates that are based in the United States.

Anticipated Annual Salary Range

$117,056.53-$136,500 USD

About American Institutes for Research (AIR)

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan behavioral and social science research, evaluation, assessment, and technical assistance organization based in Washington, D.C. AIR was established in 1946 as a behavioral and social science research organization. AIR's mission is to conduct and apply the best behavioral and social science research and evaluation towards improving people's lives, with a special emphasis on the disadvantaged. AIR has more than 2,000 employees and offices across the United States and abroad.
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