EIT Project Manager | Remote | Contract

Project Manager | Remote | Contract-to-Hire

Walker Healthforce is seeking a Project Manager with a minimum of 4-6 years of experience leading medium to high-complexity cross-functional projects. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting enterprise-level initiatives within a highly collaborative PMO environment.

START DATE: 6/29/2026

HOURS/SCHEDULE: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST (1-hour lunch)

WORKER TYPE: Contract-to-Hire

LOCATION: Remote
Approved States: Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin

CORE REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-6+ years of experience in a Project Management role
• Proven experience managing medium to large, cross-functional projects from initiation through closure
• Strong relationship-building, organization, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority
• Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational skills
• Ability to connect project tasks to business outcomes and value realization
• Experience working within Agile, Waterfall, and/or Hybrid project methodologies
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Availability to work Eastern or Central time zone business hours

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Experience leading project communications with stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong risk, issue, and dependency management experience
• Experience facilitating meetings, governance activities, and executive-level discussions
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience creating and maintaining project documentation and status reporting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools
• Accountability and ownership mindset with a strong focus on teamwork and delivery
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or guiding project team members

WE CONSIDER IT A BONUS IF YOU ALSO HAVE:

• PMP Certification
• Experience working in healthcare or highly regulated industries
• Experience supporting Enterprise PMO organizations
• Knowledge of Microsoft Copilot or other AI-powered project management tools
• Experience leading organizational change management initiatives
• Exposure to vendor management and third-party project coordination

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead 3-6 projects simultaneously through the full project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure
• Ensure adherence to PMO standards, methodologies, and governance processes
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall delivery performance
• Execute change management and impact assessment activities throughout the project lifecycle
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, RAID logs, status reports, executive summaries, and closure documentation
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues
• Escalate concerns appropriately to protect project timelines, budgets, and delivery outcomes
• Partner with business leaders, IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to drive project success
• Facilitate project meetings, governance reviews, steering committee discussions, and leadership updates
• Ensure compliance with PMO reporting standards, controls, and project management processes
• Coordinate project resources, dependencies, and workstreams across multiple teams
• Drive stakeholder alignment and manage expectations throughout project execution
• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO
• Capture and communicate project outcomes, business value, lessons learned, and operational impacts
• Prepare reports and presentations for executive leadership regarding project status and performance

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive compensation package
• Weekly pay via Direct Deposit
• Medical, Dental & Vision available
• 401(k) options
• Potential for long-term employment through contract-to-hire conversion

WHY WORK WITH WALKER?

• Access to our top-ranked team of recruiting and placement specialists
• Continuous, one-on-one support from a dedicated engagement manager
• Professional resume development and interview preparation

Contact our Recruiting Team today to experience the Walker Healthforce difference!

ABOUT US:

Walker Healthforce is known as the dominant force of performance, precision, expertise, and integrity in the healthcare consulting community. As a certified WMBE, we provide end-to-end healthcare IT and clinical solutions to hospitals, health systems, and payer organizations, including Fortune 100 firms nationwide.