Project Implementation Manager

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $123,000.00 Annually Position Title: Project Implementation Manager Department: Programs and Innovation Office – Workforce Acceleration Initiative FLSA Classification: Exempt Reports to: Project Manager - Workforce Acceleration Initiative Revised Date: August 2026 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 public health data systems project. The Project Implementation Manager will be hired by the CDC Foundation and assigned to the Illinois Department of Public Health. This position is eligible for a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates. Responsibilities Develop and maintain data modernization workplans, serving as the Project Implementation Manager to develop detailed project plans and timelines, as well as maintain project documentation including project charters, plans, status reports, and post-project evaluations. Drive project deliverables to ensure they are within scope, deadlines, and budget. Develop and execute supporting plans including data communication, data training, and the data modernization initiative (DMI) evaluation plan. Support execution of enterprise-wide data maturity assessment. Develop and conduct surveys and focus groups as needed to assist in assessment. Create an evaluation plan for data modernization impact analysis. Assist with implementation of the data maturity roadmap. Establish measurable metrics to be used to evaluate DMI activities and impact. Schedule and organize regular recurring meetings with internal and external data interest holders to review project progress, address any issues or concerns, identify data needs and gaps. Schedule and organize data modernization advisory committee meetings. Collaborate with DMI core team including (data governance manager, metadata specialist, data training and communication specialist, business process analyst) to execute DMI workplan. Work with business analysts and other stakeholders to implement and adopt change management strategies. Define clear roles and responsibilities and ensure standards and best practices are followed. Work with user community, technical teams and vendors to meet implementation timeline. Document business practices and workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, support process improvement, discover issues and deliver improved value. Effectively communicating insights and plans to cross-functional team members and management. Facilitate communication between project team members, business analysts, and stakeholders. Create dashboards and generate reports. Develop and implement change management strategies and plans to support the successful adoption and implementation of data modernization transformational activities. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in project management, public health, information systems, operations management or related field required. Master’s degree or other related advanced degree in a related field preferred. Minimum of 10 years of related experience leading data management projects. Expert knowledge of project management fundamentals, including the ability to develop and implement accurate work plans, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets, in an agile or iterative environment. Proficiency in Smartsheet, Confluence, SharePoint and/or other project management tools and techniques. Experienced in change management and risk management principles and processes. Excellent communication skills with the ability to describe difficult technical problems and solutions to technical and non-technical teams. Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining working relationships with internal and external partners and can effectively promote collaboration among differing viewpoints. Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills; and the ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues and partners. Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of data management, data governance and change management. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent is preferred. Job Highlights 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. Special Notes This role is involved in a dynamic public health program. As such, roles and responsibilities are subject to change as situations evolve. Roles and responsibilities listed above may be expanded upon or updated to match priorities and needs, once written approval is received by the CDC Foundation in order to best support the public health programming. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We comply with all applicable laws including E.O. 11246 and the Vietnam Era Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria in accordance with 41 C.F.R. §§ 60-300.5(a)(12) and 60-741.5(a)(7). As a federal government contractor, we take affirmative action on behalf of protected veterans. The CDC Foundation is a smoke-free environment. Relocation expenses are not included. About the CDC Foundation The CDC Foundation helps CDC save and improve lives by unleashing the power of collaboration between CDC, philanthropies, corporations, organizations and individuals to protect the health, safety and security of America and the world. The CDC Foundation is the go-to nonprofit authorized by Congress to mobilize philanthropic partners and private-sector resources to support CDC’s critical health protection mission. The CDC Foundation manages hundreds of programs each year impacting a variety of health threats from chronic disease conditions including cardiovascular disease and cancer, to infectious diseases like rotavirus and HIV, to emergency responses, including COVID-19 and Ebola. Visit www.cdcfoundation.org for more information.