Project Manager

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

Deadline to submit 4 pm est on Tues 8 / 12

DMAS - Project Manager 2

One-year engagement expected

hybrid on-site / telework (3 days in the office). Parking is NOT provided for contractors

Complete Description

Deadline to submit 4 pm est on Tues, 8 / 12 (earlier is best)

DMAS - Project Manager 2

One-year engagement,

hybrid on-site / telework (3 days in the office). Parking is NOT provided for contractors

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Manager will report directly to the Project Management Office (PMO) Director and lead multiple, complex IT initiatives within the modular Medicaid Enterprise System (MES).

The Project Manager will initiate, plan, execute, monitor / control, and close projects as assigned and in accordance with state / federal regulations and industry best practices. The Project Manager will propose innovative solutions and business process improvements, manage project risks and issues, work independently within the PMO structure, and curate project organizational process assets and reports.

The incumbent will also provide counsel and advice to the PMO Director on all operational issues within PMO including, but not limited to staffing, contracts, meetings, and process improvements. The position will ensure streamlined activities within PMO based on the priorities of the Director and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) including ensuring project deadlines are met and technical / operational issues are elevated and resolved when necessary.

The candidate will interact and coordinate with all levels of DMAS, including with external vendors, federal partners, and oversight entities, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Virginia IT Agency (VITA), Virginia Office of Attorney General (OAG), and others.

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Exp with Agile and Waterfall software development concepts

Required

10

Years

Exp with sr level Project Management practices and principles; Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC)

Required

10

Years

Exp with Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Required

10

Years

Experience with successfully leading project teams through implementations, including at least one successfully led project of $1M or higher.

Required

10

Years

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Required

MITA Architecture

Desired

Vendor management and contract oversight

Highly desired

Years

Working knowledge of Advance Planning Document (APD) process for obtaining federal grants from CMS

Highly desired

Years

Knowledge of / experience with MS Project, including creating, managing, analyzing, and reportion on integrated project schedules

Highly desired

10

Years

Working knowledge of or experience with Medicaid and / or other health claims processing systems

Highly desired

Years

Health information exchanges and system interoperability

Highly desired