Senior Project Manager

The Ohio State University, Main Campus

Senior Project Manager leading quality improvement initiatives within Ohio Medicaid program at OSU. Coordinating research, managing relationships, and providing expertise in health policy.

Posted 5/6/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage high-priority quality improvement initiatives within the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s State Directed Payment (SDP) IMPACT program.
Coordinate the research and administrative efforts of project team members.
Manage relationships with project sponsors and external partners.
Draft technical reports and stakeholder communications.
Provide subject matter expertise on quality improvement and/or health policy.
Additional program responsibilities include project-related research and technical assistance, drafting and formatting change packages and key driver diagrams, coaching on QI tools, and basic data analysis.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of four years of relevant experience with a bachelor’s degree or two years of relevant experience with a master's degree is required.
Requires successful completion of a background check.
Selected candidate may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.
Experience in quality improvement science included but not limited to the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Breakthrough Series Model, Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), or Lean Tools is preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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Hard Skills & Tools

quality improvementdata analysistechnical report writingchange package draftingkey driver diagramscoaching on QI toolsIHI Breakthrough Series ModelSix SigmaLean Tools

Soft Skills

leadershiprelationship managementcommunicationcoordinationproject management

Certifications

Six Sigma Green BeltSix Sigma Black Belt