This senior project manager will lead the implementation of the new Medicaid Management Information System modules and components from beginning to end, identifying schedule, scope, budget, implementation plan, and risk mitigation
Lead the implementation of the new Medicaid Management Information System modules and components from beginning to end, identifying schedule, scope, budget, implementation plan, and risk mitigation
Coordinate with all vendors and project managers via a master schedule and project governance to monitor risks, schedule, and deliverables.
Ensure end product meets requirements and deliverables for the EDW
Coordinate resources across multiple vendors and state teams through planning, implementation, go-live, and certification
Analyze project progress and adapt when necessary
Establish and maintain relationships and provide updates to appropriate audiences as needed
Present to department executives and legislative body on project progress
Specific skills:
5+ years project management experience in technology projects in health care or state government
Strong organizational skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage to deadlines and the critical path for project success
Ability to gather requirements and prioritize execution of data aggregation, analytics, and report development
Ability to actively work to expose issues as early as possible and work with Management to resolve
Ability to identify decision-making issues and key stakeholders, develop and implement strategies to encourage and obtain stakeholder and/or community awareness and support, and identify project partners
Preferred qualifications:
Experience working with state agencies
Experience with state Medicaid agencies
Experience with system and data conversion from legacy systems to new systems
Experience with change management, organizing training, and communication to ensure a smooth roll-out of new systems and processes
