Senior Project Manager

At Commence, we’re the start of a new age of data-centric transformation, elevating health outcomes and powering better, more efficient process to program and patient health. We combine quality data-driven solutions that fuel answers, technology that advances performance, and clinical expertise that builds trust to create a more efficient path to quality care. 

With human-centered, healthcare-relevant, and value-based solutions, we create new possibilities with data. We provide proof beyond the concept and performance beyond the scope with a focus on efficiencies that transform the lives of those we serve. With a culture driven by purpose, straightforward communication and clinical domain expertise, Commence cuts straight to better care.

The Senior Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery for a case management system supporting the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This role is responsible for ensuring that all project activities are delivered on time, within scope, and in compliance with CMS standards and federal regulations.

The Senior Project Manager will serve as the primary point of accountability for project success, overseeing cross-functional teams, managing risks, and engaging stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.

• Lead end-to-end delivery of the QMARS case management system 
• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria 
• Establish and manage integrated project plans and schedules 
• Ensure alignment with CMS priorities and contract requirements 
• Serve as the primary liaison to CMS stakeholders and leadership 
• Establish governance structures
• Facilitate executive briefings and decision-making sessions 
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve escalations
• Develop and maintain Project Management Plan, Integrated Master Schedule and resource/staffing plans 
• Oversee Agile or hybrid delivery execution 
• Ensure coordination across business, technical, data, and QA teams 
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues, maintain a comprehensive risk register, develop mitigation and contingency plans
• Escalate critical risks to CMS leadership as needed, oversee quality assurance processes and deliverable reviews
• Ensure audit readiness and compliance documentation
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and skill alignment 
• Mentor team members and promote a high-performance culture
• Oversee Agile delivery processes, including sprint planning and execution, backlog prioritization and release planning 
• Ensure continuous improvement and delivery efficiency
• Provide regular status reports to CMS, including progress against schedule, risks and issues and key performance metrics 
• Ensure transparency and accuracy in all reporting

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in business, IT, or related field (Masters preferred)
• 10+ years of project/program management experience
• 5+ years managing large-scale federal IT programs (CMS preferred)
• Proven experience delivering complex system implementations
• Strong understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience working with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services programs 
• Experience with case management systems or healthcare IT platforms 
• PMP certification

Work Environment/Physical Demands 

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

This is a remote position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in a climate-controlled environment. Candidates must be able to sit, read, work on a computer, and watch a computer screen for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, kneel or crouch. 

Commence is an equal employment opportunity for employer. All personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  

Commence.AI is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process due to a disability, please contact Human Resources at (757) 306-4920 or hr@commence.ai. Please note that unless you are requesting an accommodation, all applications must be submitted through our online application system.