Contracts Manager

Overview

Hybrid
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 24 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

contracts management
IT PM
agile
waterfall
medicaid
funding management

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Contracts/Project Manager to lead and manage complex projects across operational and technical domains. This role will involve overseeing project planning, vendor management, procurement processes (RFPs/RFQs), contract development and negotiation, and securing financial approvals to support IT initiatives, particularly within the MMIS (Medicaid Management Information System) environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end IT projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and MMIS standards.

Develop and manage project documentation, including Business Cases, RFPs, RFQs, funding requests, and APD (Advance Planning Document) updates.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders including technical teams, program directors, vendors, and consultants.

Lead vendor selection, procurement processes, and contract negotiations.

Coordinate across Business Analysis, QA, and Development teams to ensure project alignment and resource planning.

Maintain project artifacts such as schedules, risk registers, traceability matrices, and SharePoint documentation.

Monitor project scope and implement change control procedures via the Change Advisory Board (CAB).

Deliver clear, concise project updates including weekly status reports highlighting risks and mitigation plans.

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