Project Manager, Healthcare IT

HK TechColumbia, South Carolina, United States

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Project Manager, Healthcare IT (Contract | Hybrid in Columbia, SC)

We are seeking an experienced Healthcare IT Project Manager for a long-term contract role . This position requires candidates to be local to Columbia, South Carolina , with a hybrid work schedule . Only W-2 consultants will be considered.

About the Role

This role will lead complex technology and process improvement initiatives within healthcare systems. The Project Manager will oversee business analysis efforts, ensure requirements are clearly defined, and coordinate system change implementations. This position involves guiding business analysts, collaborating with technical teams, and working closely with multiple stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

What You'll Do

Lead and coordinate teams of business analysts in documenting requirements and business processes
Support the development of system change procedures, including classification, evaluation, and prioritization
Act as the primary liaison between business stakeholders and IT teams
Translate high-level business needs into functional specifications and manage changes to those specifications
Analyze current operations, identify opportunities for automation, and recommend process improvements
Provide clear communication and negotiation between business and IT from requirements gathering through implementation
Facilitate risk identification, issue resolution, and action planning
Participate in requirements management activities such as change control, version control, and traceability
Research and document business rules, requirements, and data models

Required Qualifications

5+ years experience on government IT projects as a business analyst or project manager

5+ years experience gathering and documenting business rules, processes, and requirements

5+ years of experience in Medicaid or healthcare programs

Strong communication skills (written and verbal), with ability to write requirements and use cases

Demonstrated ability to interview business users and analyze policies, regulations, and laws

Knowledge of formal business process documentation and modeling techniques

Preferred Skills

Subject matter expertise in healthcare or insurance operations

MMIS (Medicaid Management Information System) project experience

Familiarity with Microsoft Project or Project Server

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, healthcare, or technology (equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree)

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Project Manager Healthcare • Columbia, South Carolina, United States