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Job Title: Project Manager (Data Analytics)- W2

Location: Remote, US. (with travel to Springfield, IL 1 – 2 times per year)

Duration: Long Term Contract

Job Summary:

Join Optum, where healthcare and technology converge to transform lives. As a Project Manager in Data Analytics, you’ll lead strategic initiatives including implementation and operations that make healthcare data accessible, secure, and actionable. You’ll work in a high-performance culture that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, an ideal environment to do your life’s best work.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Data-Driven Projects: Based on the Project Management Institute (PMI), Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), manage the full lifecycle of data warehouse and analytics initiatives, ensuring alignment with client goals and business outcomes.
• Drive Strategic Execution: Oversee project planning, resource forecasting, risk mitigation, and delivery using PMI PMBOK and Agile methodologies.
• Foster Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with clients, end users, and cross-functional teams to gather requirements, resolve issues, and ensure satisfaction.
• Ensure Quality and Compliance: Review deliverables, enforce standards, and manage change control and contract compliance.
• Communicate and Collaborate: Facilitate meetings, status reporting, and executive updates while promoting a culture of transparency and accountability.
• Mentor and Inspire Teams: Lead and motivate direct and matrixed resources, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Data Analytics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience managing complex data analytics or BI projects, preferably in healthcare
• Proven experience with data warehousing, reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI), and stakeholder management
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health, Administration, or Data Analytics

Project Manager - Data Analytics

• PMP or CBIP certification; Agile/Scrum experience
• Experience with Medicaid programs, MMIS, and federal reporting (e.g., CMS 64, T-MSIS)
• Familiarity with tools such as Teradata, Informatica, SAS, Business Objects, and Microsoft Project
• Experience managing contracts over $5M and leading change/risk management efforts

Thanks & Regards

Muskan Harda

Team Lead

Helix Tech IT Services

[email protected]

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $70.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote