Step into a high-impact Project Manager role supporting a large-scale healthcare technology initiative focused on delivery, transition, and ongoing enhancement support. This position offers the opportunity to lead cross-functional work, partner with business and technical teams, and help drive meaningful outcomes in a dynamic, client-facing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution for a complex project initiative, ensuring work is aligned with business goals, resources, and timelines.
• Coordinate across business and technical stakeholders to keep deliverables, documentation, and project materials current and organized.
• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and support problem-solving efforts throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage cross-functional dependencies and help keep multiple workstreams moving forward in a matrixed environment.
• Support the transition from implementation to maintenance and operations, while continuing to assist with evolving business needs.
• Prepare status updates, present progress to leadership, and communicate project impacts clearly to client and internal teams.
• Track project financials and help ensure work stays within approved budget expectations.
• Contribute to process improvements that enhance delivery quality, efficiency, and long-term value.

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in IT project management.
• 2+ years of client-facing experience with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience across the full systems development lifecycle.
• 2+ years of project management experience supporting a State Medicaid agency or a large healthcare organization.
• Experience managing multiple maintenance and enhancement releases per year.
• Ability to work effectively with a matrixed team and coordinate deliverables across functions.
• Strong risk management, issue resolution, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Willingness and ability to work on Hawai'i Standard Time (HST).
• Ability to meet travel expectations of up to 10%.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting the maintenance and operations phase of a project lifecycle.
• Background in EDW projects and data migration initiatives.
• Experience facilitating Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions.
• Familiarity with large, complex healthcare or public-sector environments.

Horizontal is committed to building an inclusive workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to succeed. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in every stage of our hiring process.

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