Project Manager PMP

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering complex healthcare and government programs in support of Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) contracts. This role ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope and budget, and in full compliance with CMS, FAR, and contract-specific requirements. The ideal candidate brings PMP certification, direct CMS experience, and a strong ability to manage cross-functional teams in a regulated environment.         KEY RESPONSIBILITIES  Project & Program Management * Lead end-to-end project lifecycle management using PMI (Project Management Institute) best practices (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, closure) * Develop and maintain project charters, work plans, schedules, budgets, risk, and status reports * Manage multiple concurrent CMS projects with competing timelines and dependencies * Ensure deliverables meet contractual SLAs, KPIs, and quality standards CMS Contract Support * Support CMS programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, CCIIO, appeals, audits, or claims-related initiatives including quality measurements, program integrity, and fraud waste, and abuse (FWA) * Interpret and operationalize CMS Statements of Work (SOWs), task orders, and performance requirements * Interface regularly with CMS Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs), government stakeholders, and prime contractors * Support readiness for CMS reviews, audits, and performance evaluations Compliance & Governance * Ensure compliance with CMS policies, FAR, HIPAA, and data security requirements (e.g., FISMA/FedRAMP as applicable) * Track contract deliverables, milestones, and reporting obligations * Maintain documentation for compliance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement Stakeholder & Team Leadership * Coordinate cross-functional teams including clinical staff, IT, operations, finance, and compliance * Facilitate project meetings, stand-ups, risk reviews, and executive briefings * Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies * Serve as a trusted liaison between internal teams and CMS stakeholders Required Qualifications * PMP certification (required) * Bachelor’s degree in Business, Healthcare Administration, Public Health, IT, or related field * 5+ years of project management experience, including direct support of CMS or other federal healthcare contracts * Demonstrated experience managing government deliverables, schedules, and reporting * Strong understanding of CMS operations, healthcare programs, or regulatory environments * Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent) * Excellent written and verbal communication skills for government audiences   Preferred Qualifications * Experience supporting CMS programs such as Medicare appeals, IDR, audits, claims processing, or care management * Familiarity with URAC, ISO, or other healthcare accreditation frameworks * Experience working with subcontractors and prime contractors * Master’s degree (MBA, MHA, MPH, or related) * Agile or SAFe experience in a hybrid federal environment