Medicaid Program Manager

NTT DATA Services•Montgomery, AL

4d•$101,400 - $211,250•Remote

About The Position

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Montgomery Alabama. This can be a remote position with limited travel to the client’s site, 25% travel. The Project Manager will play a key role in the successful cutover and modernization of an MMIS to a cloud environment with major project enhancements. The Project Manager will be primarily responsible for the health of their cohort project. The Project Manager will be responsible for performing, delegating and managing the activities within the cohort project team, working closely with direct business partners and vendor teams. He/she will actively participate in the development and delivery of program and quality management services and associated deliverables.

Requirements

8+ Years of experience running multiple concurrent projects
6+ Years of Medicaid Systems or operations project management experience
4+ Years of experience managing projects in their assigned area
3 – 5 years of Experience managing multi-vendor projects
3 - 5 years of strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Project
2 – 4 years of experience with Certification and CMS procurement requirements
1 - 2 years performing procurement work (developing RFIs/RFPs, vendor selection and evaluation, etc.)
Experience with Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) 3.0 including the maturity matrix and the Seven Conditions and Standards
PMP or equivalent certification
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or similar field or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

PMO Experience
Working knowledge of Medicaid Transformation Initiative
Familiarity with CMS Certification
Experience with state IT system procurement process
Must be a team player and a consistent, dependable performer with an excellent work ethic, flexible "can-do" attitude, and a results-driven commitment to success
Excellent problem-solving and customer service skills
Experience with communications and presentations to executive management
Experience with contract administration and vendor management
Strong leadership aptitude to foster a positive work environment that considers the dynamics of physical, social, psychological, and environmental factors
Strong interpersonal skills to build client rapport and develop/discipline/reward employees
Ability to handle ambiguity and change

Responsibilities

The Project Manager will work under the direct leadership of the PMO Program Manager.
Primary point of contact for vendor/cohort
Responsible for the health and quality of the vendor/cohort project
Responsible for keeping all phases of the vendor/cohort project on time
Oversee daily activities of the vendor/cohort team including making assignments and maintaining control over the assignments, schedule, and performance of the project team members
Develop and maintain a project schedule and monitor key milestones and deliverables
Identify, manage and report on project risks and issues
Perform review / assessment of project deliverables, project work products, and other activities necessary of an effective PMO team
Assess project risk and evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation strategies applied
Support NTT Project Management methodology, process and implementation guidance
Assist with the development, maintenance, and execution of the Program Management Plan and Integrated Project Plans
Monitor progress and quality against the established Project Management Plan
Evaluate whether the Contractor work plans, including tools and resource allocations, are appropriate and reasonable in meeting project timeframes
Participate in project activities and review and comment on essential project documents to ensure an effective project management process (including, but not limited to risk management, schedule and cost management, change management and issue resolution) is consistent with approved project plans
Monitor outcomes of project controlling activities such as risk identification and mitigation, issue resolution, budget status, change requests affecting scope, etc. to ensure processes are being utilized, are effective, and updated as needed
Prepare or contribute to status reports and agendas for weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly meetings
Participate in and communicate organizational project strategy decision