Healthcare Technical Project Manager

American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization focused on behavioral and social science research. They are seeking a Healthcare Technical Project Manager to manage complex projects, ensuring alignment with standards and client expectations while facilitating communication across teams.

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

Requirements:

• 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
• 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
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis
• Experience managing technical or data-driven projects is preferred, but not required
• PMP certification is preferred, but not required