Legal & Compliance Project Manager

Datavant is a data platform company and the world's leader in health data exchange. Our vision is that every healthcare decision is powered by the right data, at the right time, in the right format. Our platform is powered by the largest, most diverse health data network in the U.S., enabling data to be secure, accessible and usable to inform better health decisions. Datavant is trusted by the world's leading life sciences companies, government agencies, and those who deliver and pay for care. By joining Datavant today, you're stepping onto a high-performing, values-driven team. Together, we're rising to the challenge of tackling some of healthcare's most complex problems with technology-forward solutions. Datavanters bring a diversity of professional, educational and life experiences to realize our bold vision for healthcare. Role Summary: The Legal & Compliance Project Manager supports the Director of Legal and Compliance Operations in driving strategic initiatives, operational efficiency, and program execution across the Legal and Compliance functions. This role ensures projects and processes are well-coordinated, documented, and delivered on time to meet organizational goals. The position combines project management compliance operations, and legal operations expertise to enhance overall department performance and alignment with business objectives. Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Director of Legal and Compliance Operations in planning and executing departmental projects and initiatives.
• Develop and manage compliance and legal related projects from inception to completion, including project plans, timelines, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage dependencies between Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and business units.
• Track progress, identify risks or obstacles, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support the Director of Legal and Compliance Operations in managing operational frameworks and workflows.
• Special Projects Support: Support execution of 6-month GDPR implementation plan, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring timely delivery of compliance milestones. Without this support, the project risks timeline slippage, inconsistent documentation, and gaps in audit readiness across legal, IT, HR, and security workstreams.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree or PMP certification
• 5+ years of experience in project management, legal operations, or compliance operations
• Strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g. HIPAA, HHS OIG, CMS, data privacy)
• Proficiency with project management and legal operations tools (e.g. Smartsheets, GoogleSheets, Asana, Monday.com, or Contracts Lifecycle Management)
• Strong project/program management, stakeholder communication, and change-management skills.
• Analytical skills and objective judgment to effectively manage problem resolution.
• Self-driven with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications and Outlook.
• Proven ability to assess complex situations and prioritize multiple projects and demands

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree or PMP certification

We are committed to building a diverse team of Datavanters who are all responsible for stewarding a high-performance culture in which all Datavanters belong and thrive. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. At Datavant our total rewards strategy powers a high-growth, high-performance, health technology company that rewards our employees for transforming health care through creating industry-defining data logistics products and services. The range posted is for a given job title, which can include multiple levels. Individual rates for the same job title may differ based on their level, responsibilities, skills, and experience for a specific job. The estimated total cash compensation range for this role is: $124,000-$155,000 USD To ensure the safety of patients and staff, many of our clients require post-offer health screenings and proof and/or completion of various vaccinations such as the flu shot, Tdap, COVID-19, etc. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed by Datavant Human Resources and determined on a case-by-case basis. Depending on the state in which you will be working, exemptions may be available on the basis of disability, medical contraindications to the vaccine or any of its components, pregnancy or pregnancy-related medical conditions, and/or religion. This job is not eligible for employment sponsorship. Datavant is committed to a work environment free from job discrimination. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. To learn more about our commitment, please review our EEO Commitment Statement here. Know Your Rights, explore the resources available through the EEOC for more information regarding your legal rights and protections. In addition, Datavant does not and will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay. At the end of this application, you will find a set of voluntary demographic questions. If you choose to respond, your answers will be anonymous and will help us identify areas for improvement in our recruitment process. (We can only see aggregate responses, not individual ones. In fact, we aren't even able to see whether you've responded.) Responding is entirely optional and will not affect your application or hiring process in any way. Datavant is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need an accommodation while seeking employment, please request it here, by selecting the 'Interview Accommodation Request' category. You will need your requisition ID when submitting your request, you can find instructions for locating it here. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. For more information about how we collect and use your data, please review our Privacy Policy. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job