Project Director

About?ThinkWell ThinkWell?is a global health strategy and implementation organization committed to improving health system performance in complex environments. We combine deep technical?expertise?in health financing, primary health care, and monitoring and evaluation with pragmatic implementation support to help governments and their partners achieve better health outcomes. In the United States,?ThinkWell?applies this same systems-strengthening approach to domestic public health challenges?partnering with state and federal agencies to design, implement, and evaluate transformative programs. About the Role ThinkWell?is seeking a'seasoned,?entrepreneurial,?and?impact-oriented??Project?Manager to lead our engagement on the Delaware Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP)?a landmark federal initiative funded by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) supporting up to?$1 billion?in rural health?investment over five years. The RHTP aims to transform health care delivery across rural Sussex and Kent Counties, Delaware, through 15 coordinated initiatives spanning crisis stabilization, behavioral health integration, primary care redesign, workforce development, and community-based prevention. The?Project Director?will serve as?ThinkWell's?primary operational lead for this engagement and the main point of contact with the Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH). This role sits at the intersection of grant compliance, multi-stakeholder coordination, and monitoring and evaluation?with direct exposure to'state?leadership and a diverse ecosystem of rural health system partners.

Position Details Reports To:?Director,?Mental Health Location:?Remote ? United States (Delaware or DC metro area preferred) Employment Type:?Full-Time, Exempt;?This position is contingent upon funding. Travel:?Up to 25% (Delaware site visits and stakeholder meetings) Responsibilities?

• Lead program coordination across 15 RHTP initiatives, ensuring alignment of activities, timelines, and deliverables?

• Facilitate regular virtual and in person meetings, cross-initiative communication, and knowledge sharing among subrecipients?

• Serve as the?day-to-day?point of contact between?ThinkWell?and the State of Delaware, including DPH program staff.?

• Oversee the development?and submission?of?consolidated?quarterly and annual program reports?that'summarize?program achievements, challenges, lessons learned, and recommendations for program improvement and sustainability.

• Coordinate with DPH to prepare quarterly and annual reports for submission to CMS?

• Oversee?periodic audits to ensure alignment with project goals and approved budgets across all 15 RHTP initiatives.

• Directly supervise?ThinkWell?project staff?(approximately?1.5 FTE)'supporting the RHTP engagement.

• Complete other duties as assigned in support of the RHTP and?ThinkWell's?domestic health portfolio.

Requirements Required?

• Bachelor's?degree?required.Master's degree in public policy (MPP), public health (MPH), health administration, or a closely related field?preferred.

• 5-7?years of?progressively responsible experience in?project management.

• Experience working with'state or?federal?contracts/grants, with a preference for CMS or other HHS agency programs.

• Demonstrated ability to?develop and?manage complex, multi-stakeholder workplans, budgets, and deliverable timelines simultaneously.

• Detail-oriented,?entrepreneurial,?collaborative team player?

• Strong organizational, analytical,?problem-solving,?and written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to travel up to 20% for Delaware site visits and stakeholder engagements.

• Experience with?rural health initiatives,?clinical?workforce capacity building, health IT,?food is medicine,?community health centers, practice?transformation?and/or behavioral health?

• Familiarity with the Delaware health and human services landscape, including DPH, DHSS, or Delaware-based health systems.

• Experience using performance management or strategy execution platforms (e.g.,?AchieveIt)?a plus.

• Background in monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) in a public health context.

• Residence in?Delaware?or the Washington, DC metro area?preferred.