Project Manager - PM 25-33860

Title: Project Manager
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Remote Candidate must be a current South Carolina resident

Scope of the Project

A state-level organization is seeking a Project Manager to support multiple initiatives related to South Carolina s Medicaid systems. This role involves leading MMIS-related project efforts and coordinating with internal Medicaid IT teams as well as external technical partners. The position requires a highly motivated, self-directed professional capable of managing projects of varying size and complexity.

Daily Duties & Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, the Project Manager will manage and coordinate all tasks related to one or more small-to-large projects or components of larger initiatives. This role reports to the Medicaid IT Services Deputy Director. It is an individual contributor position with no direct HR responsibilities.

Key duties include:

• Follow established Medicaid IT Services SDLC processes.

• Develop and maintain project documentation throughout the entire lifecycle.

• Manage and direct the initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout phases of assigned projects.

• Coordinate and manage projects using standard project management methodologies.

• Develop project work plans and ensure adherence to scope, schedule, and deliverables.

• Oversee development and execution of communication plans.

• Prepare detailed status reports and provide updates to stakeholders and leadership.

• Identify project risks and issues, and implement mitigation strategies.

• Build and support a collaborative, high-performing project team environment.

• Coordinate with Change Management and Release Management processes for system implementations.

• Maintain project roadmaps.

• Design or support dashboards for project reporting.

• Conduct process documentation, collect stakeholder feedback, and present to senior leadership as needed.

• May require occasional work beyond 40 hours per week, including weekends, based on project needs.

Required Skills (Ranked in Order of Importance)

• Project Management expertise

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities

• Knowledge of SDLC

• Advanced proficiency with:

  • Microsoft Word

  • Microsoft Excel

  • Microsoft Project

  • Microsoft Power BI

  • Microsoft Project Web App

  • Microsoft Teams

  • Mainframe environments

• 6+ years of Project Management experience

• 4+ years of Power BI experience

• 3+ years working with mainframe and distributed systems

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor s degree

• 6 12 years of Project Management experience

Required Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication

• Adaptability and flexibility

• Self-motivation

• Time management

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced or stressful environment

Preferred Skills (Ranked in Order of Importance)

• Healthcare claims processing

• Process development and management

• Incident and change management