Project Manager

Project Manager

Hartford CT Onsite Locals only

One Year Contract

About the Project: We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the Care Case Management workstream for the State of Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (CTDDS). This project involves collaborating with CTDDS and a third-party vendor to create a system using the Microsoft Power platform. The goal is to modernize customize and automate person-centered service planning for individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Gain understanding of the Department of Development Services its mission and the populations served.

Collaborate with stakeholders including case managers families support providers and other end users to ensure project success.

Learn and understand current systems in use. Identify requirements perform gap analysis and manage end-user communication.

Lead and manage application and data migration projects within a Care Case Management environment.

Communicate effectively with business owners IT program team members and management.

Facilitate meetings testing and test preparation.

Create and maintain project schedules status reports and meeting agendas.

Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and manage electronic health records (EHR) electronic medical records (EMR) and patient case management.

Qualifications:

Technical project management background with experience in Care Case Management environments (e.g. social work health & human services hospital settings).

Experience working with HIPAA-constrained data elements and electronic health records (EHR) electronic medical records (EMR) and patient case management.

Proven experience managing application and data migration projects.

Exceptional communication skills (both verbal and written).

Strong analytical judgment and decision-making abilities.

Excellent skills with PowerPoint Excel and an analytical approach.

Ability to work and team with people across functions sectors and locations.

Strong time management skills to deliver high-quality work and meet deadlines.

Experience with technology-driven change management.

Nice to Have:

Experience using for project management.

Experience with person-centered practices / strategies in healthcare or human services environment.

Additional Notes:

This position can be fully remote; however candidates located in the Eastern Time Zone are preferred due to past challenges with other time zones.

Local candidates who can occasionally be in the office are ideal but travel costs will not be covered.