Job Description
Role: Senior Project Manager
Location: Hybrid - 3 days/week onsite in Minnetonka, MN
Contract Length: 6/15/2026-12/31/2026; Contract-to-hire
Rate: $59.73/hour W2
Overview
Seeking a senior-level Project Manager to lead multiple high-visibility transformation initiatives within a healthcare payer environment. This role requires a strong communicator who can operate effectively across business, technology, and executive teams in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment.
The ideal candidate is comfortable leading complex cross-functional initiatives, navigating technical conversations, driving accountability, and managing ambiguity while keeping projects moving forward.
This is a contract-to-hire opportunity. Candidates must be eligible and interested in converting to a full-time employee within 6 months. No sponsorship is available.
Required Qualifications
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5+ years of Project Management experience leading complex enterprise initiatives
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Healthcare payer experience is required
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Experience managing cross-functional transformation or operational change initiatives
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Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills
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Ability to work effectively with both business and technical teams
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Comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-visibility environments
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Experience managing project timelines, dependencies, risks, and escalations
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Strong facilitation and collaboration skills
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
What This Role Will Focus On
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Leading multiple enterprise transformation projects simultaneously
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Managing cross-functional teams across business and technology
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Driving timelines, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communication
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Supporting initiatives tied to healthcare operations, Medicare/STARS, and Risk Adjustment programs
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Communicating project status and risks to leadership and executive stakeholders
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Facilitating alignment across operational, technical, and business teams
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Working in a data-heavy environment with strong technical partnership
Highly Preferred Experience
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Medicare, CMS, STARS, and/or Risk Adjustment experience
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Experience supporting healthcare operational or regulatory programs
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Experience in Agile or hybrid Agile environments
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Experience using:
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SmartSheet
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SharePoint
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Microsoft Teams
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Apteo (nice to have)
Ideal Candidate Profile
The strongest candidates will demonstrate:
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Executive presence and polished communication skills
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Ability to handle difficult conversations and drive accountability
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Strong organizational and prioritization abilities
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High autonomy and self-starter mentality
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Ability to “speak tech” and partner closely with technical teams
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Experience supporting VP-level or senior leadership stakeholders
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Adaptability and comfort working through ambiguity