Overview
Skills
Job Details
Location & Work Arrangement
- Location: Columbia, South Carolina (Office location for reference)
- Work Arrangement: 100% Remote
- Contract: This is a Contract position.
- Mode of Interview: 1 round, Virtual.
- Note: Candidates must thrive in a high-stress, fast-paced environment and be self-starters.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Lifecycle Management
- Full Lifecycle Management: Direct and manage the initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout phases of small to large projects
- SDLC Adherence: Strictly follow the established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of Medicaid IT Services.
- Planning & Control: Develop and maintain work plans, control scope and schedule to ensure timely completion of deliverables and milestones. Maintain project roadmap(s).
- Reporting & Communication: Prepare detailed status reports and provide updates to project stakeholders, sponsors, and senior leadership. Oversee the development and execution of the communication plan.
Risk, Change, and Technical Coordination
- Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify potential problems and facilitate resolution by determining or recommending and implementing a risk mitigation strategy.
- Change Management: Work within the structure of Change Management and Release Management to coordinate system implementations.
- Team Building: Possess the ability to build a collaborative and high-performing project team.
- Dashboards & Reporting: Design and develop project-related dashboards (utilizing Power BI experience) and manage process writing/documentation.
Required & Preferred Expertise
| Skill Area | Minimum Experience | Key Expertise & Knowledge |
| Project Management | 6+ Years | Proven experience managing complex projects. |
| Certification | N/A (Required) | Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is mandatory. |
| Technical Tools | 4+ Years | Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Web App, and Power BI for reporting and dashboards. |
| System Knowledge | 3+ Years | Experience with Mainframe and distributed systems. Knowledge of SDLC. |
| Soft Skills | N/A | Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and EFFECTIVE communication skills. Adaptability, flexibility, and self-motivation are crucial. |
| Domain (Preferred) | N/A | Experience with Healthcare Claims Processing, Incident and Change Management, and Process Development and Management. |