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Altarum InstituteAre you looking for an opportunity to use your IT skills to truly change the world for the better? We are the leading non-profit organization that is redesigning the tools that enable public health agencies use to do their jobs. We need committed, mission-driven technologists to help us build the next generation of public health tools for our Public Health Systems department. Public Health Systems advances population health management and healthcare delivery through the development of public health IT systems, health information exchange and interoperability solutions. We work with State and Federal government agencies to build and develop software that impacts peoples live.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to help Altarum modernize the public health infrastructure and make a difference in your community. Our Public Health Systems department efforts range from building the next generation technology in disease surveillance to optimizing data standards and system integrations to improve the coordination and delivery of healthcare for patients. You'll work in an Agile environment alongside a team of Software Developers, Business Analysts, and Public Health Analysts. ResponsibilitiesPlan, manage, and execute software projects from beginning to end, within budget and time constraints. Manage processes for budgets, timelines, technical documentation, project briefings and reviews, and take ownership of all contract deliverables. Provide professional client interface, ensure responsiveness to client requirements and concerns. Continually identify lessons learned, evaluate completed tasks and make process improvements based upon successful and unsuccessful project elements. Develop best practices to share across Altarum. Present findings to clients, policymakers, service providers, and community groups. Collect and analyze data to inform community needs and investments; plan, implement, monitor, and evaluate programs. Design and conduct evaluations and diagnostic studies to assess the quality and performance of health programs. Develop, prepare, and coordinate Requests for Proposals (RFP), grant applications, and grant-related activities to obtain funding for health education programs and related work. Provides leadership and guidance to team members and lower-level project managers and business development Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 8+ years' of Project Manager experience in a collaborative, team-oriented style PMP certification Certification as a Scrum Master a plus. Experience leading software development projects including project scope creep, high risks, team restrictions, etc. Understanding of different project methodologies such as Agile and Waterfall Experience managing budgets, budget forecasting, plans, teams and complex time-sensitive deliverables and deadlines. Track record of leading, thinking strategically, innovating, acting with integrity, and exceeding client expectations Strong Communication skills including ability to work with clients and all levels of the organization Desire to integrate research, technical, analytical, and consulting skills to serve the public good and improve human health Logistical RequirementsAt this time we will only accept candidates who are presently eligible to work in the United States and will not require sponsorship.Our organization requires that all work, for the duration of your employment, must be completed in the continental U.S. unless required by contract.If you are local to our offices in Arlington, Silver Spring, Ann Arbor, or Portland this role will be hybrid. Must be able to work during eastern time unless approved by your manager.ABOUT ALTARUM:
Altarum is a nonprofit organization focused on improving the health of individuals with fewer financial resources and populations disenfranchised by the health care system. We work primarily on behalf of federal and state governments to design and implement
