Department
Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Division
Project/Program Management
Salary
$106,952.00 - $121,189.00
Job Profile
JC-02665700-99 - Interdepartmental Project Manager (Non-Union Executive Branch)
Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm
35 Hours - Non-Standard
Job Requisition Number
JR103370 Interdepartmental Project Manager-1 (Open)
Pay Grade
C00139 A
Classification
Interdepartmental Project Manager
Class Definition
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To work with State agencies and/or organizations to strengthen cross-system collaboration and implement integrated services organization and delivery policies; to be responsible for several project development; to perform research, program evaluation, fiscal and policy analysis on various issues affecting consumers of human service programs; to initiate, plan, coordinate, supervise and review a continuous information educational and community relations program; to serve in a highly responsible communication capacity representing a number of state departments in their contact with state, local, public and media officials; and to do related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general direction of a department director or a consortium with considerable latitude for the exercise of initiative and independent judgement; assignments are subject to review for results obtained in adherence to established policies and procedures.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Supervision of staff specialists and position assigned to assist in the performance and execution of specific projects delegated by the director.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT:
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES: A thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of projects management related to developing interdepartmental programs and services; a thorough knowledge of planning, budgeting and evaluation process and the ability to apply them in a human service system; a thorough knowledge of practices, procedures and protocols for press relations; the ability to research and prepare reports and recommendations for dissemination of policy information; a working knowledge of computers and communication technology; a thorough knowledge of, and the ability to, evaluate the attitudes and reactions of interested and affected groups and their demands and needs for information about the department's programs and objectives; and the ability to communicate effectively with a variety of constituents, state officials and the general public; and related capacities and abilities.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Such as may have been gained through: possession of a Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field; and
Experience: Such as may have been gained through: considerable employment in a highly responsible position involving responsibility for the research, fiscal analysis and policy development and dissemination of information.
Or, any combination of education and experience that shall be substantially equivalent to the above education and experience.
Supplemental Information
This Interdepartmental Project Manager position is housed within the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and supports implementation of Rhode Island's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), a federally funded five-year initiative to strengthen healthcare access, workforce capacity, service integration, and health outcomes in rural communities across the state.
The position serves as the central coordination point for a statewide portfolio of RHTP initiatives. As the lead agency for the grant, EOHHS oversees implementation across 11 subrecipient organizations, including state agencies, healthcare providers, community-based organizations, and contracted partners. This role ensures consistent project management practices; monitors progress toward milestones and supports coordinated implementation across all entities.
The Project Manager serves as a key liaison between EOHHS leadership, subrecipients, consultants, and federal partners. Responsibilities include coordinating timelines, deliverables, reporting requirements, risk mitigation activities, and issue resolution. The position works closely with program leads across all participating organizations to track progress, identify implementation barriers, and support timely completion of project milestones and State Policy Actions.
This role is designed as a horizontal, cross-cutting project management function. While respecting the authority and operational responsibilities of participating agencies and organizations, the Project Manager ensures alignment with approved work plans, CMS requirements, and statewide transformation goals. The position supports cross-agency collaboration, identifies emerging risks, and facilitates coordinated problem-solving across the RHTP portfolio.
Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining standardized project management tools, reporting templates, implementation trackers, and monitoring processes; supporting federal grant compliance activities; coordinating recurring implementation meetings and workgroups; tracking programmatic and financial progress; and preparing reports, presentations, and other materials for CMS and state leadership.
The position also supports integration of technical assistance, evaluation, data, and community engagement activities across the RHTP portfolio. This includes coordination among state agencies, healthcare providers, consultants, and community organizations to ensure initiatives are implemented in a complementary and integrated manner.
Additionally, the Project Manager supports EOHHS efforts to ensure RHTP investments are accessible to rural communities and organizations with varying levels of administrative capacity. The role helps reduce administrative burden, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and promote alignment across subrecipients working toward shared rural health goals.
The position reports to the RHTP Program Director and works closely with EOHHS leadership, state agency partners, subrecipients, consultants, and CMS to support successful implementation of a major statewide health transformation initiative.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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The individual hired to fill this position will have access to Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075, and, as such, must undergo a national fingerprint background screening in accordance with the set forth in regulation 220-RICR-40-00-2 (IRS Publication 1075 - Background Check Process and Criteria available at https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/220-40-00-2. Additionally, the individual is being hired to an E-Verify site which contains FTI and must have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.
Benefits
For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.