Project Manager - Project Lead

Project Manager - Project Lead
Remote: Clemson, SC,
About the Job

• Duration: Long term Contract Position
• Location: Remote: Clemson, SC
• Pay rate: Hourly
• Job ID: 8999 .

Overview:
This position includes the potential for working on multiple processes and projects related to the Medicaid system of S.C. this position involves leading MMIS project efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Under limited supervision, the Project Manager manages and coordinates all tasks associated with one or more small-to-large projects or a component of a large project of minimal to moderate complexity and risk. The Project Manager will report to the Medicaid IT Services Deputy Director. This is an individual contributor position with no responsibilities for human resource management (e.g., hiring, performance management). Candidates must be self-starters and highly motivated.

Job Duties:

• Follows established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of Medicaid IT Services.
• Develops and maintains documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle related to replacement efforts.
• Is responsible for managing and directing the initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout phases of the project lifecycle for small to large projects.
• Coordinates and manages projects using project management methodologies from inception through completion.
• Develops work plan(s).
• Controls scope and schedule to ensure project deliverables, milestones and required tasks completed as planned and on time.
• Oversee the development and execution of communication plan.
• Prepares status reports and provides updates to project stakeholders, sponsors, champion, etc.
• Identifies potential problems.
• Facilitate problem resolution by determining or recommending and implementing a risk mitigation strategy.
• Possesses ability to build a collaborative and high-performing project team with project resources.
• Works within the structure of Change Management and Release Management to coordinate implementations to the Medicaid System of South Carolina.
• This position may require working more than 40 hours per week on an as- needed basis, including weekends.
• Maintain project roadmap(s)
• Knowledge and experience with designing and developing project related dashboards
• Knowledge and experience with Process writing, stakeholder feedback and present to Senior Leadership within the Organization

Qualification:
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE): THE ABILITY TO:

• Project management. Strong
• Organizational skills. Strong
• Analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of software development life cycle.
• Advanced Microsoft word, excel, and
• Microsoft project, Microsoft power bi,
• Microsoft project web app, Microsoft teams, mainframe.

SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Effective communication skills (written and oral), adaptability, flexibility, self- motivation, time management, ability to work effectively in a stressful environment

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

• A bachelor s degree and 6-12 years of project management experience

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

Preferred Skills (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):

• Healthcare claims processing process development and management incident and change management

About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Dental Insurance Group
• Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)

• Provide the minimum required skills and/or experience the contractor must possess to qualify for this position. These requirements will be transferred to the Score Sheet and candidates without these requirements reflected on their resume will NOT be presented to the manager for consideration.
• Demonstrated experience managing or supporting transitions of complex, mission-critical applications between vendors or organizational units.
• Proven background in application governance, access control management, cloud infrastructure administration (AWS preferred), and secure DevOps/DevSecOps practices.
• Experience working within or supporting public-sector agencies or regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of enterprise security frameworks, least-privilege principles, and operational risk management.
• Ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders, including technical teams, IT security, business owners, and vendor personnel.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear documentation, reports, and status updates suitable for executive audiences.

Preferred/Not Required

• Provide any skills/experience that would be helpful for the candidate to possess but not required. Examples: Previous supervisory experience, WebLogic experience helpful, etc.
• Prior experience working with or supporting the ReEmployMS program area for which the application was developed.
• Knowledge of the historical development, scope, and functional requirements of the application and its stakeholder community
• Experience ensuring appropriate balance between vendor access and Agency oversight.

About our Company
DataSoft Technologies is a highly recognized provider of professional IT Consulting services in the US. Founded in 1994, DataSoft Technologies, Inc. provides staff augmentation services for Information Technology and Automotive Services. Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Holidays/Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical/Dental Insurance Group
• Accident/Critical Illness Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401 (K)