Healthcare Technical Project Manager

American Institutes for Research

Healthcare Technical Project Manager at American Institutes for Research. Leading project execution for multidisciplinary health services initiatives within the organization.

Posted 5/5/2026full-timeRemote • California, Illinois, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $117,056 - $136,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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.
Experience managing technical or data-driven projects is preferred, but not required.
PMP certification is preferred, but not required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Competitive salary
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementdata analysisresource planningprogram evaluationprogram implementationforecastingrisk managementcontinuous improvementdocumentation developmentworkflow optimization

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillsaccountabilitylogistical supportteam coordinationinsight synthesisproblem-solvingadaptabilityleadership

Certifications

PMPMBAMPA