Project Implementation Manager

Position Highlights Position Title: Project Implementation Manager Department: Programs and Innovation Office – Workforce Acceleration Initiative FLSA Classification: Exempt Reports to: Project Manager - Workforce Acceleration Initiative Location: Remote, must be based in the United States, Up to 10% domestic travel may be required. Salary Range: $90,000 - $123,000 per year, plus benefits. Individual salary offers will be based on experience and qualifications unique to each candidate. Position Type: Grant funded, limited-term opportunity Position End Date: June 30, 2027 Hours of Work: Individual must routinely be available during core department business hours to collaborate with Illinois Department of Public Health staff. Overview The Project Implementation Manager will drive the delivery of data modernization projects that improve the use of public health data to inform decision making. This role is aligned to the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI). WAI is a federally funded CDC Foundation program with the goal of helping the nation’s public health agencies by providing them with the technology and data experts they need to accelerate their information system improvements. Working within the Illinois Department of Public Health the Project Implementation Manager will collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to define project objectives, allocate resources, coordinate with teams, and manage timelines to ensure the successful delivery and implementation of a