IT Project Manager – Healthcare / Medicaid
Location: Columbia, SC (Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite / 1 Day Remote)
Duration: 12 Months
Only Local Candiates no relocation required
Openings: 2 Positions
Interview Process: 1 Round – Virtual/Online
Required Skills
· PMI Certification
· 3+ years of Project Management experience
· 3+ years of Project Management experience in a Healthcare Insurance Information Technology environment
· Strong Project Management skills
· Strong People/Stakeholder Management skills
· Healthcare Insurance IT Project Management experience
· Project planning experience, including effort estimation for technical tasks and resource allocation
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Ability to present to executive management
· Strong English proficiency
· Ability and willingness to continuously engage with people, teams, organizations, vendors, and stakeholders
Preferred Skills
· Medicaid or Healthcare Delivery Systems experience
· Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Daily Duties / Responsibilities
The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a consultant to serve as a Project Manager for multiple IT projects.
The position will work under the direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) or designee.
General Duties
· Assist with developing business requirements
· Build and execute project plans
· Manage project risks and issues
· Ensure all deliverables and activities are completed with high quality and on schedule
· Report project status, progress, and strategies verbally and in writing
· Perform other related duties as assigned
· Work closely with staff, project teams, management, vendors, and internal/external organizations
· Compile and manage information required for:
- Project plans
- Portfolio/program plans
- Metrics
- Reports
- Project management documentation
The successful Project Manager will embed themselves in the business being managed, developing a strong understanding of the project details and business environment—not simply managing the project schedule.
Desired Skills & Experience
· Experience with SharePoint and standard project management tools, including:
- Visio
- PowerPoint
- MS Project
- Word
- Access
- Excel
· Experience with risk management, including identifying risk triggers and managing risks associated with project plan tasks
· Ability to create and maintain project management documents and artifacts
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Strong listening skills
· Ability to effectively engage with people and organizations
· Ability to bring together stakeholders with competing or diverse interests
· Experience with Medicaid or other healthcare claims system IT projects is preferred
· Ability to manage multiple high-profile, high-priority projects simultaneously
REQUIRED SKILLS – Ranked by Importance
- Project Management Skills
- People / Stakeholder Management Skills
- Strong Project Management background in a Healthcare Insurance IT environment
- Project Planning experience, including technical effort estimation and resource allocation
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentations to executive management
- Strong English proficiency
- Ability and willingness to continuously engage with people and organizations
PREFERRED SKILLS – Ranked by Importance
- Medicaid or Healthcare Delivery Systems experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Candidate Submission Highlights
MUST HAVE:
· SC Resident
· 3+ years Project Management experience
· 3+ years Healthcare Insurance IT Project Management experience
· PMI Certification
· Strong project planning and resource allocation experience
· Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
· Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects
NICE TO HAVE:
· Medicaid / Healthcare Delivery Systems
· PMP Certification
· Healthcare claims systems experience
· SharePoint / MS Project / Visio / PowerPoint experience
Regards,
Shams Tabrez
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