Hospitality manager Jobs in Lincoln, NE

Our client is currently seeking a Project Manager for a W2 role

• The Senior Project Manager coordinates multidisciplinary, matrixed teams; manages relationships with state agency clients and federal partners; and ensures implementation activities are delivered on time, within scope, and in full compliance with applicable federal and state requirements. Proven experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously is required.

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of complex program implementations, including new program launches, regulatory changes, operational redesigns, and federal mandate compliance efforts.
• Develop comprehensive implementation plans, integrated project schedules, and operational readiness frameworks spanning policy, operations, training, technical teams, and stakeholder engagement.
• Establish and maintain project governance structures, including steering committees, executive oversight forums, and decision-making frameworks.
• Monitor project budgets and funding timelines, ensuring alignment between implementation activities, funding availability, and contractual obligations.
• Support the translation of federal and state regulatory requirements into actionable implementation tasks, timelines, and accountability structures.
• Coordinate activities across multiple workstreams and organizational units, maintaining alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage competing priorities and concurrent project commitments effectively.
• Ensure implementation activities align with statutory mandates, regulatory requirements, and federal approval processes.
• Facilitate design sessions to define workflows, eligibility rules, benefit structures, and service delivery models.
• Manage projects funded through federal grant mechanisms, ensuring compliance with grant terms, conditions, and reporting requirements.
• Develop and execute stakeholder engagement and communication plans.
• Facilitate project meetings, workgroups, and executive briefings; prepare clear and concise status updates, decision memoranda, and implementation progress reports.
• Manage relationships with federal partners, advocacy organizations, service providers, provider associations, and other external stakeholders as required.
• Lead and coordinate matrixed project teams comprised of subject matter experts, policy analysts, program specialists, technology teams, and operational staff.
• Drive accountability within cross-functional teams without direct supervisory authority by establishing clear roles and expectations.
• Oversee development of high-quality implementation deliverables, including implementation plans, operational readiness assessments, policy and procedure documentation, training materials, and transition plans.
• Manage scope, change control processes, risks, and issues, escalating critical items as appropriate.
• Conduct root cause analysis and develop corrective action plans to address implementation barriers and compliance concerns.
• Monitor cross-project dependencies to ensure proper sequencing and coordination.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing complex, matrixed project implementations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams in complex organizational environments without direct line authority.
• Experience developing comprehensive project management artifacts, including integrated project schedules, risk registers, stakeholder engagement plans, change management plans, and executive status reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare and present clear, concise briefings and documentation for leadership and executive-level audiences.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Microsoft Project or equivalent platforms.

• Demonstrated experience leading the implementation of state or federally administered health and human services programs, including projects driven by new legislation, regulatory change, or federal mandate.
• Working knowledge of the federal and state health and human services program landscape, including familiarity with one or more of the following: Medicaid, CHIP, SNAP, TANF, child welfare, or behavioral health programs.
• Proven experience managing projects funded through federal grant programs, including grant compliance monitoring, deliverable tracking, and required reporting.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent credential.
• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Health, Social Work, Business Administration, or a closely related field.