Project Manager, Virginia Public Health & Medicaid Financing projects (Smartsheet)

About Sellers Dorsey

Sellers Dorsey is a leading and fast-growing national healthcare consulting firm specializing in Medicaid financing, policy, and operations. We deliver impactful outcomes for our clients with a combination of technical expertise and deep understanding of public policy, government, and national and local political landscape. Together with its clients, Sellers Dorsey realizes opportunities that enhance the bottom-line and ultimately improve the lives of people and is committed to expanding access to healthcare in the US. 

Our National Medicaid Financing Practice (NMF) works with clients such as states, counties, health systems, safety net hospitals, academic medical centers, physicians, nursing facilities and medical schools navigate the opportunities to strengthen their Medicaid business through the conception, creation and implementation of programs designed to increase Medicaid reimbursement and leverage their unique capacities to deliver on the quality and value propositions growing in Medicaid.  Our teams work together to ensure that technical, policy and political solutions are created to ensure successful results for our clients, particularly in the area of Medicaid financing.  

About the Role

Sellers Dorsey is seeking a Project Manager for their Virginia Practice within our National Medicaid Financing department (NMF) who will lead projects from initial concept through to successful completion. This role involves coordinating people and processes to ensure timely delivery, staying within budget, and achieving desired outcomes aligned with our objectives. The Project Manager interfaces with clients and consultants to create and manage project plans, facilitate and document project meetings and client interviews, and keep the team informed through regular status updates and reporting. Additionally, the Project Manager drives business process improvements, mitigates risks, and manages stakeholder relationships effectively.

Key responsibilities

• PROJECT PLANING/MANAGING: Oversee and manage comprehensive project management to ensure all projects remain on track. Develop, manage, and monitor detailed project plans for larger projects using Smartsheet, including creating milestones, assigning resources, and allocating tasks. Adjust schedules and targets as project needs or financing change to ensure alignment with overall objectives. Performs the same tasks for internal projects and product development in addition to client facing engagements.
• TEMPLATES & QUALITY CONTROL: Create, develop, and maintain project plan and document templates to standardize processes and improve efficiency. Perform rigorous quality control on projects throughout development to maintain high standards and ensure deliverables meet expectations.
• COMMUNICATION: Serve as the primary point of contact and manage relationships with client project managers for larger projects. Manage and facilitate larger client consulting engagements, including coordinating and documenting client interviews, gathering requirements, developing personas, participating in dashboard design, capturing and managing action items and project tasks, managing communications, coordinating meetings, and keeping the team updated via reporting and status updates. Manage the practice calendar, including scheduling and maintaining all meetings with clients.
• POLICY RESEARCH: Conducts periodic policy research as assigned to identify sources and materials that may be helpful to broader group efforts. Expected to work to continuously advance understanding of Medicaid policy, Medicaid supplemental payment programs, and other areas of health care policy and operations relevant to the team’s work. Policy research will include other projects as assigned consistent with the job description.
• BUSINESS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT: Drive business process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and optimize project outcomes. This involves continuously identifying and implementing innovative solutions to streamline workflows and increase productivity. Utilize tools such as Smartsheet and other resources to develop and deploy new methods for improving business processes. Regularly analyze current processes, identify areas for improvement, and create customized solutions that address specific challenges. Collaborate with team members to ensure the successful adoption of these improvements and monitor their effectiveness over time.
• TEAM COLLABORATION: Supports and collaborates with consultants and team members to ensure high-quality deliverables. Stays u