LDH Special Projects Senior Manager

University of New Orleans•Baton Rouge, LA

8d•$115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Corresponds with agency and project staff to oversee the management of projects to implement the MES modularity systems. Manages entire project lifecycle, including ensuring all agency, procurement, and project deadlines are met. Defines the objectives of products and services in order to oversee quality control throughout their lifecycles. Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders serving as the lead for advisory committees. Meets with various department personnel and officials regarding matters relating to the procurement and implementation. Researches various topics based off request given from section or unit needing identified procurement services. Drafts documents, based off research and text, located from similar state contracts/proposals and evaluate outcomes from implementation of said states’ requested services. Contributes and prepares reports and memos for management and elected officials as needed. Corresponds and meets with CMS, partners, vendors, legal counsel and other program staff on regulations regarding the Medicaid program to establish project requirements and to resolve conflicts timely. Tracks progress and timeframes on various documents being worked on and ensures project documents are complete in accordance with State and Federal procurement guidelines and that they are stored appropriately. Reviews work output that is completed by program staff and the procurement support team coordinators for accuracy and completeness. Coordinates standards, procedures, and best practices with the Agile Center of Excellence to ensure efficient and effective division operations. Provides system service coordination with external vendors and internal LDH sections. Assists the Medicaid Project Director, Section Chief, and Medicaid Deputy Director on special projects. Other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum 5 years professional experience in project management.
Minimum 4 years professional experience in public speaking, presentation and/or training environment, presenting information to technical and non-technical audiences.
Excellent analytical skills.
Effective organizational and time management skills.
Great attention to detail and follow up.
Verbal/written communications skills.
Professional experience working with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Minimum 6 years professional experience in a project management related field.
Minimum 5 years professional experience in public speaking, presentation and/or training environment.
Minimum 3 years professional experience with large scale software conversions or implementations.
Minimum 2 years professional experience with project management software: Microsoft Project, JIRA, or relevant industry software.

Responsibilities

Oversee the management of projects to implement the MES modularity systems.
Manage entire project lifecycle, including ensuring all agency, procurement, and project deadlines are met.
Define the objectives of products and services to oversee quality control throughout their lifecycles.
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders as the lead for advisory committees.
Meet with various department personnel and officials regarding procurement and implementation.
Research various topics based on requests from sections or units needing identified procurement services.
Draft documents based on research and text from similar state contracts/proposals and evaluate outcomes from implementation of said states’ requested services.
Contribute and prepare reports and memos for management and elected officials.
Correspond and meet with CMS, partners, vendors, legal counsel and other program staff on Medicaid program regulations to establish project requirements and resolve conflicts timely.
Track progress and timeframes on various documents and ensure project documents are complete in accordance with State and Federal procurement guidelines and stored appropriately.
Review work output from program staff and procurement support team coordinators for accuracy and completeness.
Coordinate standards, procedures, and best practices with the Agile Center of Excellence for efficient and effective division operations.
Provide system service coordination with external vendors and internal LDH sections.
Assist the Medicaid Project Director, Section Chief, and Medicaid Deputy Director on special projects.
Perform other tasks as assigned.