MDW Project Manager

CMA Consulting

• $90K — $120K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or higher required
  • Minimum 5 years of project management experience in software development
  • At least 3 years of project management experience within healthcare
  • Deep understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies
  • Strong capability in linking business needs with technical architecture
  • Professional certification in Project Management (e.g., PMP or equivalent)

Responsibilities

  • Manage complex software development projects in a healthcare environment
  • Develop and implement effective communication strategies between technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Create detailed project documentation, including statements of work and technical reports
  • Oversee project schedules, identify risks, and manage budgets
  • Allocate resources effectively based on project requirements
  • Act as a trusted advisor to internal and external clients
  • Adapt to a remote-first work environment with self-motivation and resourcefulness

Benefits

  • Remote-first work environment
  • Opportunity to work in a meaningful healthcare domain
  • Use of advanced project management tools
  • Professional development through certification encouragement
  • Exposure to diverse SDLC methodologies and techniques
Full Job Description
Mandatory Qualifications

Education/Experience
  • A bachelor's degree or higher
  • A minimum of 5 years of experience as a project manager in a software development environment
  • Three (3) or more years of project management in a Healthcare environment.

Software Development Life Cycle
  • Deep understanding of various Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies and the knowledge to apply them appropriately
  • Strong grasp of technical solutioning concepts, linking business needs with technical architecture and solutions.

Communication and Client Management
  • Experience building relationships with internal and external stakeholders by acting as a trusted advisor
  • Demonstrated experience creating and implementing strategies for effective communication and collaboration between the development team and non-technical client stakeholders.
  • Must be self-motivated, resourceful, and adaptable to work efficiently and independently in a remote-first environment
  • Accurately interprets and effectively responds to client needs, employing strong communication and problem-solving skills to tailor solutions and manage expectations

Project Management and Documentation
  • Experience developing statements of work, formal/informal communications, technical reports and proposals
  • Extensive experience in managing complex projects, including contract management and process reengineering.
  • Proficiency in developing project schedules, identifying and mitigating risks, managing project budgets, and adjusting based on schedule and scope changes.
  • Experience in allocating human and technical resources according to project needs

Tools
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
  • Experience using project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira).


  • Prior experience within an IT Health domain, preferably Medicaid experience.
  • Knowledge of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL).


Professional certification in Project Management, such as Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute or equivalent.

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