Michael Nolan, PMP
SUMMARY
Strategic and results-driven Project Management Leader with 20+ years
of experience delivering high-impact initiatives in healthcare IT, data interoperability, and EHR integration. Proven success managing cross-functional teams, leading multimillion-dollar projects, and aligning technology with value-based care outcomes. Adept in Agile, Scrum, SDLC, and client-focused delivery across payer and provider ecosystems. Trusted advisor to stakeholders, known for bridging technical solutions with business strategy.
EXPERIENCE
J2 Interactive, Remote
Senior Consultant, Project Management
JUNE 2021 - PRESENT
Lead cross-functional teams through full SDLC using Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies to deliver high-impact healthcare IT projects focused on EHR interoperability, FHIR/HL7 integration, and prior authorization automation.
Drive successful delivery of multi-million-dollar initiatives by aligning project scope, financials, resources, and timelines with enterprise-level clinical and operational goals.
Deliver real-time data exchange solutions using FHIR, SMART on FHIR, and HL7, enabling seamless communication between HIEs and EHR systems. Govern project financials, performing weekly forecasting, tracking actuals vs. estimates, and presenting insights to senior leadership for informed decision-making.
Mentor and manage teams of 15+ developers, architects, and analysts, providing performance feedback and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Create and maintain essential project documentation, including charters, WBS, project plans, stakeholder presentations, SOWs, RFPs, and change orders.
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Location: Milton, MA
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Project Management
Healthcare Interoperability
(FHIR, HL7, EHR Integration)
Agile & SDLC Methodologies
Cross-Functional Team
Leadership
Budgeting, Forecasting &
Financial Analysis
Stakeholder Engagement &
Executive Communication
Risk Mitigation & Change
Management
SaaS / Cloud-Based Solution
Delivery
TECHNICAL STRENGTHS
Jira
Azure DevOps
Smartsheet
Confluence
Salesforce
Oracle
Service Now
Google Suite
Microsoft Office
EDUCATION
Curry College
Bachelor of Arts
Nuance Communications (now Microsoft), Burlington, MA Principal Project Manager
JAN 2012 - JUNE 2021
Project Manager
JAN 2007 - JAN 2012
Led enterprise-scale implementations of AI-driven clinical documentation and speech recognition solutions across major EHR platforms, including Epic, Cerner, Meditech, and Allscripts.
Directed value-based care initiatives by aligning clinical workflows and technology to improve physician efficiency and patient outcomes. Managed end-to-end project lifecycles, including scope definition, requirements gathering, development coordination, testing, deployment, and ongoing optimization.
Oversaw financial performance of concurrent programs, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting to senior leadership.
Designed and led scalable onboarding processes for physicians, coders, and clinical end users, enhancing adoption and operational readiness. Acted as a liaison between product, engineering, sales, and customer teams, translating strategic goals into actionable implementation roadmaps. Fostered cross-functional collaboration across clinical, technical, and business stakeholders, ensuring alignment and continuous improvement. Multiplan, Waltham, MA
Implementation Manager
MAR 2005 - JAN 2007
Led full lifecycle implementation of claims repricing platforms for national insurance carriers, self-funded plans, and labor unions, improving claims accuracy and administrative efficiency.
Managed healthcare data integration projects, enabling seamless 2
interoperability between payer systems and provider networks. Created detailed project documentation including scope statements, implementation plans, and status reports, supporting transparency and client alignment.
Collaborated with internal business and technical teams to translate client requirements into functional and technical specifications. Delivered successful go-lives by coordinating cross-functional resources, resolving issues proactively, and maintaining stakeholder engagement throughout delivery.
Drove process improvement initiatives to enhance project execution, resource utilization, and team scalability within the implementation function. 3