Director, Project Management (Hybrid Onsite in WV)

Job#: 3014414

Job Description:

Position Details

• Title: Director of Project Management
• Location: WV040 (Hybrid - on-site days vary), 700 WASHINGTON ST E, Charleston, West Virginia 25301
• Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET
• Rate: $65/hr USD

Project Summary

This role supports an Integrated Eligibility System in the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) phase, with significant functionality to be delivered under the M&O contract. The Director will lead large-scale initiatives, manage complex releases, and oversee vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead release planning and ensure requirements are clear across dependent project streams
• Manage risks and resolve challenges impacting scope, quality, and schedule
• Oversee development and deployment of deliverables into production environments
• Monitor progress to ensure timely releases within budget and quality standards
• Communicate release plans, changes, and details to business teams
• Manage deployment to test environments and produce implementation/run book plans
• Conduct release readiness and milestone reviews
• Validate release notes and lead deployment checklist execution
• Ensure releases operate as expected post-deployment
• Initiate and oversee development of technical guides and training for external functionality
• Manage third-party vendor deliverables (e.g., Spanish Translation functionality)

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years IT Project Management experience
• 5+ years experience in Release Management across multiple teams
• 5+ years experience managing projects for a State Medicaid Agency or large healthcare organization
• PMP Certification (required)

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years experience with Integrated Eligibility projects
• 5+ years experience in M&O phase of project lifecycle
• 10+ years hands-on experience with all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Experience facilitating Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions
• Experience with ServiceNow
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, MS Project, and MS Visio

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Strong background in healthcare or Medicaid projects
• Proven ability to manage large-scale initiatives and complex releases
• Skilled in vendor management, risk/issue resolution, and client relationship building
• Comfortable working with large, matrixed teams and multiple stakeholders

Interview Process

• Rounds: 2-3
• Format: Video
• Focus: Project Management, large-scale initiatives, release management, vendor management, SDLC expertise

EEO Employer

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.