Junior Project Manager I, DS

Project Manager I, DS

Job Description

Why Comagine Health?

At Comagine Health, we're passionate about improving the quality, safety, and value of healthcare. As a national nonprofit healthcare consulting organization, we collaborate with healthcare providers, government agencies, and community partners to develop innovative solutions that improve health outcomes and strengthen healthcare systems.

Our mission-driven culture encourages collaboration, professional growth, and meaningful contributions to the communities we serve.

If you're an organized, detail-oriented professional who enjoys coordinating projects, collaborating with teams, and making a difference in healthcare, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits

At Comagine Health, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional development.

• Remote work environment
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Annual remote work stipend
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Collaborative, mission-driven work environment

About the Role

Comagine Health is seeking a Project Manager I to join our Data Solutions team. This position is responsible for managing defined projects or components of larger programs while supporting client-facing activities under the guidance of senior team members.

The Project Manager I plays an important role in ensuring projects move forward efficiently by coordinating activities, maintaining project documentation, facilitating meetings, tracking risks, and supporting communication with internal teams and external clients.

This is an excellent opportunity for an emerging project management professional looking to expand their skills, gain experience working with clients, and contribute to meaningful healthcare and technology initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Coordination

• Manage well-defined projects or project workstreams using established processes, tools, and templates.
• Coordinate project activities to support timely completion of milestones and deliverables.
• Collaborate with senior project managers and team members to ensure project objectives are achieved.

Project Planning, Tracking & Documentation

• Develop and maintain project schedules, status reports, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain RAID logs to track risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies.
• Monitor project progress and provide updates to project teams and leadership.

Budget & Resource Tracking

• Support project budgeting by tracking basic expenses and staff hours.
• Monitor project expenditures and identify potential budget variances.
• Escalate financial or resource concerns to senior team members for review.

Meeting Facilitation & Client Engagement

• Prepare meeting agendas and facilitate internal and client project meetings.
• Document decisions, track action items, and follow up to ensure completion.
• Support client communications by preparing updates, gathering information, and coordinating project logistics.
• Participate in client-facing discussions and build effective working relationships.

Risk Identification & Issue Resolution

• Identify and document project risks, scope changes, issues, and potential barriers.
• Escalate project challenges to senior staff in a timely manner.
• Contribute to risk mitigation planning and problem-solving efforts.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

Experience

• 1–2 years of progressive experience in project coordination or project management.
• At least 1 year of experience in healthcare, public health, government, technology, or the private sector.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree (MA/MS).
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience in Regulatory Compliance and/or Auditing processes

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building abilities.
• Professionalism, integrity, and accountability.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Foundational analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Customer service and client engagement skills.
• Foundational data management and analytical capabilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to learn, collaborate, and grow professionally.

Work Environment

This is a remote position requiring residency in Washington State.

Travel requirements: Minimal. Travel for offsite conferences and or team meetings a few times a year will be required.