Senior Project Manager Data Systems Transformation

Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Western North Carolina, UNC Asheville is the designated public liberal arts campus in the University of North Carolina system. UNC Asheville is nationally known for the quality of our student-centered teaching, mentoring of undergraduates in research, interdisciplinary learning, and striving to be an inclusive campus community.
UNC Asheville is committed to promoting diversity and a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and the ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The successful candidate is expected to foster an inclusive work culture where uniqueness of beliefs, backgrounds, talents, capabilities and ways of living are respected and welcomed.

Typical office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with flexibility as needed. Occasional overtime to meet urgent and emergent needs of the center and partners. NCCHW team members work in hybrid environments with remote work permitted.

The North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness ( NCCHW) is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead data systems transformation efforts for Long Term Services and Supports ( LTSS) systems and other systems across North Carolina. Leadership of these efforts will help advance the NC Center for Health and Wellness mission in alignment with UNC Asheville values and strategies.

The North Carolina Center for Health and Wellness mission is to develop equitable opportunities that lead to healthy North Carolina communities. NCCHW works to impact policy, build capacity, and ignite community initiatives. UNCA values innovation and strategic pillars include student-centered focus, hands-on learning, technology-driven solutions, and career-ready emphasis.

Position duties will include collaborating with the NC Center for Health and Wellness ( NCCHW) and Healthy Aging NC ( HANC) team on information technology and funding pathways for programs offered by a statewide network of partners, convening meetings, documenting progress and disseminating information, managing independent contractors, preparing reports, coordinating communication among partners and the funder, and collaboratively contributing to HANC/ NCCHW leadership and sustainability efforts. This role will also contract and train Systems Training Specialists.

This position is primarily funded by a 2-year ( FYS 2025 - 2027) cooperative agreement with the U.S. Administration for Community Living ( ACL) for the No Wrong Door initiative. The purpose of this project is to improve access to LTSS across the state by enhancing IT systems, increasing provider and community-based organization ( CBO) participation, and streamlining referral and eligibility pathways. Strategies outlined in the federal funding opportunity for this project include: (1) enhancing equitable access to long-term services and supports ( LTSS) through integrated referral and eligibility systems, (2) advancing person-centered approaches to care coordination, and (3) strengthening sustainable infrastructure through cross-sector partnerships and diversified funding strategies.

Additional funding for this position comes from a 5-year (2023-anticipated 2028) cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control. Through the work outlined above, the Senior Project Manager will support aligned systems for referrals, tracking participation and outcomes, and marketing and communications for the CDC project, which reduces statewide arthritis burden in NC.

Master's degree in a related field. May also consider a Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience.

Applications must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. ( EST) on the closing date for each specific position. Please note that any documents submitted to Human Resources or the hiring departments become property of UNC Asheville and will not be returned.

Official verification from each college/university you have attended are required upon employment, and will be requested directly from the college/university by Human Resources or from the National Student Clearinghouse. Any expense will be the responsibility of the employee. Educational degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and training and experience requirements, management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

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