Senior Data Project Manager
Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:56610
BPIS:
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 06/29/2026
Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title:SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER - 92205
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary range $10000 - $11500 based on experience
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:
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Position Overview:
The Department of Healthcare and Family Services is seeking to hire a Senior Data Project Manager to lead the Departments strategy and execution behind modernizing how state agencies particularly health and human service agencies share data by breaking down technical and bureaucratic barriers. The Senior Data Project Manager will shape how agencies collaborate to share data and advance the goal of better connecting individuals to programs.
The ideal candidate will be able to translate complex data challenges into meaningful realworld impact and thrive at the intersection of technology and policy. They will demonstrate exceptional verbal and written communication skills as well as strong presentation abilities. This individual collaborates effectively with stakeholders to understand business needs identify crossfunctional dependencies and recommend process improvements. A strategic thinker with an enterprisewide perspective the candidate will pair broad organizational insight with strong analytical skills.
HFS values employees with different backgrounds life experiences and talents.
Employees receive a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
- Health Life Vision and Dental Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
- Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
- New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
- Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
- (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
If you are seeking a new opportunity and this position appeals to you please apply today!
At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical mental and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.
HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity equity and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds life experiences and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective leading to greater innovation and recruiting for our team we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture ethnicity race national origin sex gender identity and expression age religion disability and sexual is an equal opportunity employer.
- Serves as the Senior Data Project Manager at the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS)
- Serves as key point of contact for DoIT EPMO to ensure completion and submission of required governancedocuments in accordance with DoITs IT Governance Process
- Develops detailed comprehensive short- and long-term plans and documentation for data projects in accordancewith industry-best practices
- Allocates resources and manage changes to project scope schedules costs
- Tracks and reports project performance for each sprint including but not limited to daily action items and KPIs toensure all projects are delivered on time within scope and within budget
- Works collaboratively with stakeholders and System Strategy staff on problem resolution and risk mitigationstrategies
- Reviews and develops recommendations for business processes systems and organizational structures tosupport continuous improvement and change management efforts
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove
- Requires knowledge skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college preferably withcourses in business public administration computer science information technology or other related fields
- Requires prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public orbusiness organization or management information systems
- Seven (7) years of progressive experience in data management or data strategy with at least three (3) years in a senior orlead capacity overseeing complex multi-stakeholder initiatives
- Five (5) years of experience in data governance frameworks including the development of data dictionaries datastewardship models and data quality programs
- Two (2) years of experience leading the creation of data sharing agreements or interagency data exchange projectspreferably in a healthcare context
- Two (2) years of experience with interoperability standards and protocols including HL7 FHIR APIs and master datamanagement (MDM)
- Two (2) years of experience navigating federal and state data privacy and security requirements
- Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
- Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
- This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement ofEconomic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive EthicsCommission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings
- Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result theemployee should be aware that if offered non- State employment during state employment or within one year immediatelyafter ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non- State employment offer notify the Officeof the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the jobdescription
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Headquarter Location: 401 S Clinton St Chicago Illinois 60607
Work County: Cook
Email:
Posting Group:Leadership & Management
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.)requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement ofEconomic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive EthicsCommission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non- State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non- State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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