Integrated Eligibility - Project Manager: Onsite from Day 1 in Jackson, MS

Title: Integrated Eligibility - Project Manager

Location: Jackson, MS - Onsite from Day 1

Duration: 1.5 Years Contract

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong Integrated Eligibility (IE) domain expertise to lead and manage large-scale testing and implementation efforts for a modernized eligibility system supporting public assistance programs. The PM will oversee end-to-end project execution, coordinate across multiple stakeholders, and ensure successful delivery of testing phases including UAT, integration, and validation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead overall project planning, execution, and delivery for Integrated Eligibility system testing initiatives
• Manage timelines, milestones, deliverables, and resource allocation across multi-year programs
• Coordinate with agencies, system integrators (DDI vendors), and testing teams
• Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT), test planning, execution, and defect management
• Ensure alignment with federal and state compliance requirements (SNAP, TANF, Child Care, Child Support)
• Drive risk management, issue resolution, and escalation handling
• Provide regular status reporting (daily/weekly) to stakeholders and leadership
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between business, technical, and QA teams
• Ensure quality delivery across ~3000+ system requirements validation scope
• Support go-live readiness, pilot execution, and post-implementation activities

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of Project Management experience in large-scale IT programs
• 5+ years of experience in Integrated Eligibility Systems (SNAP, TANF, Child Care, Child Support)
• Proven experience managing UAT, system integration, and testing lifecycle
• Strong understanding of health & human services programs
• Experience working with multi-vendor environments (DDI vendors, QA teams, agencies)
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management, stakeholder communication, and delivery governance
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery models
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with cloud-based eligibility systems modernization
• Familiarity with federal compliance (FNS, OCSE) and eligibility program regulations
• Experience with eligibility platforms or legacy system transformations
• PMP or equivalent certification