MMIS Project Manager

NTT DATA Services•Montgomery, AL

18d•$91,260 - $211,250•Remote

About The Position

The MMIS Project Manager will help lead the successful cutover and modernization of a Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) to a cloud environment, including major project enhancements. The role is primarily responsible for the health and quality of an assigned cohort project and for performing, delegating, and managing cohort-team activities in coordination with business partners and vendor teams. The Project Manager will participate in developing and delivering program and quality management services and related deliverables. This position works under the direct leadership of the PMO Program Manager and can be performed remotely, with limited travel to the client site.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience running multiple concurrent projects.
At least 6 years of Medicaid Systems or operations project management experience.
At least 4 years of experience managing projects in the 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 of procurement experience, such as developing RFIs/RFPs and conducting vendor selection and evaluation.
PMP or equivalent certification.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or a similar field, or equivalent work experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) 3.0, including the maturity matrix and Seven Conditions and Standards.
Working knowledge of the Medicaid Transformation Initiative.
PMO experience.
Familiarity with CMS certification.
Experience with state IT system procurement processes.
Team-oriented, dependable, and consistent work performance, with an excellent work ethic, flexible can-do attitude, and results-driven commitment to success.
Excellent problem-solving and customer-service skills.
Experience communicating and presenting to executive management.
Experience with contract administration and vendor management.
Strong leadership aptitude to foster a positive work environment attentive to physical, social, psychological, and environmental factors.
Strong interpersonal skills to build client rapport and develop, discipline, and reward employees.
Ability to handle ambiguity and change.

Responsibilities

Act as the primary point of contact for the vendor/cohort.
Be responsible for the health, quality, and timely completion of all phases of the vendor/cohort project.
Oversee daily vendor/cohort team activities, including assigning work and controlling assignments, schedules, and team-member performance.
Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor key milestones and deliverables.
Identify, manage, and report project risks and issues; assess risks and evaluate mitigation strategies.
Review and assess project deliverables and work products, and perform other activities required of an effective PMO team.
Support NTT Project Management methodology, processes, and implementation guidance.
Assist with 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 contractor work plans, tools, and resource allocations are appropriate and reasonable for meeting project timeframes.
Participate in project activities and review and comment on essential project documents to ensure project management processes—including risk, schedule and cost management, change management, and issue resolution—align with approved project plans.
Monitor project-control outcomes, including risk identification and mitigation, issue resolution, budget status, and scope-affecting change requests, to ensure processes are used effectively 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 decisions.