PM with Medicaid- Hybrid - Local Candidates only

***WebCam Interview** Very long term project; expect to go for 4+ years ***w2 or c2c***Hybrid***Local Candidates only;

Job Description

Lead the implementation of the new Medicaid Management Information System modules and components from beginning to end, by:

• Identifying schedule, scope, budget, implementation plan, and risk mitigation
• Coordinating with all vendors and project managers via a master schedule and project governance to monitor risks, schedule, and deliverables
• Ensuring end product meets requirements and deliverables for the EDW
• Coordinating resources across multiple vendors and state teams through planning, implementation, go-live, and certification
• Analyzing project progress and adapting when necessary
• Establishing and maintaining relationships and providing updates to appropriate audiences as needed
• Presenting to department executives and legislative body on project progress

Specific Skills

• 5+ years project management experience in technology projects in health care or state government
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage to deadlines and the critical path for project success
• Ability to gather requirements and prioritize execution of data aggregation, analytics, and report development
• Ability to actively work to expose issues as early as possible and work with Management to resolve
• Ability to identify decision-making issues and key stakeholders, develop and implement strategies to encourage and obtain stakeholder and/or community awareness and support, and identify project partners

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Idaho state agencies
• Experience with state Medicaid agencies
• Experience with system and data conversion from legacy systems to new systems
• Experience with change management, organizing training, and communication to ensure a smooth roll-out of new systems and processes

Skills/Requirements

• Project management experience in technology projects in health care or state government Required 5 Years
• Experience working with Idaho state agencies Highly desired 5 Years
• Experience with change management, organizing training, and communication to ensure a smooth roll-out of new systems and processes Required 5 Years
• Experience with system and data conversion from legacy systems to new systems Required 5 Years
• Experience with state Medicaid agencies Highly desired 5 Years