Technology Project Manager 2026-01559

State of Wyoming•Cheyenne, WY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medicaid Project Management Office (PMO) Team functions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, delivering IT solutions to the Wyoming Department of Health. We are seeking a skilled Medicaid Project Manager to join our team. This role offers a path for professionals possessing sharp analytical capabilities to grow within the sectors of public administration, project management, and healthcare technology. Reporting to the PMO Manager, the Medicaid Project Manager oversees the full lifecycle of IT projects, including implementation, scheduling, and status reporting. Our portfolio includes critical initiatives such as Electronic Visit Verification, Provider Enrollment, Fraud Waste and Abuse, and the Benefits Management System used for Medicaid claims processing. Additionally, this position provides vital technical coordination and contract management support by focusing on vendor relations, system integration, data management, and operational testing.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Health Administration, or equivalent experience.
Project management experience in the Medicaid or healthcare-related sectors.
Proficient in applying both Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
Well-versed in customer service standards and business solution strategies.
Demonstrated expertise in collaborative teaming and complex problem-solving.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification required.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel or other comparable products.
Ability to perform clear, concise, and grammatically correct verbal and written communication.
Skilled in researching and analyzing problems and arriving at a viable solution.
1-3 year(s) of progressive work experience (typically in project management) with acquired knowledge at the level of Senior Project Management Analyst.
OR 4-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in project management) with acquired knowledge at the level of Senior Project Management Analyst.

Nice To Haves

Experience with the use of Microsoft Project is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage high-visibility, strategically important projects as requested by the State Medicaid Agent and the Technology & Business Operations Section Manager
Execute project management duties: Planning and direction of project work effort, Coordination with agency executives and other related entities, including regional and federal partners, Evaluating the effectiveness of processes, Achieving program objectives, Complying with federal regulations, Ensuring contract compliance, Achieving operating efficiency targets, Mediating and resolving disputes
May directly serve as the project manager on multiple concurrent projects
Assess organizational risks and communicate issues and recommended resolutions
Monitor project timelines, resources, and budget
Develop and submit implementation status reports
Ensure project milestones and deliverables are met
Establish and maintain the Resource Management and Staffing Plan
Work with the project management team to develop and manage project phase entrance and exit criteria
Work with the project management team and contracted Vendors to develop comprehensive test scripts and plans and coordinate test activities to ensure the vendor’s product meets business and functional requirements
Manage and develop a clearly articulated business and functional Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)and design documentation for all aspects of the system being developed and implemented
Measure and report project progress against the business and functional requirements traceability matrix
Provide functional and technical expertise within multiple business areas; provide strategic, forward-looking vision when configuring or customizing solutions to maintain flexibility and future integration opportunities.
Provide support to the contract manager on complex and technically challenging contracts with a large contracted workforce and large financial and operational impacts.
Closely monitor contract deliverables and orchestrate acceptance testing and deliverable sign-off
Ensure contract requirements and performance standards are met
Work to collaboratively share necessary information with other relevant contractors and WDH staff
Review and approve project deliverables
Facilitate business and operational readiness for the deployment of systems
Identify operational inefficiencies, conflicting business practices, and integration issues, suggesting alternative solutions to cross-functional problems