Senior Project Manager, Care Management

The final salary or hourly wage, as applicable, paid to each candidate/applicant for this position is ultimately dependent on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s/applicant’s qualifications, skills, and level of experience as well as the geographical location of the position.

The end client is unable to sponsor or transfer visas for this position; all parties authorized to work in the US without sponsorship are encouraged to apply.

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Care Management for a Remote Opportunity.

ROLE DESCRIPTION

The Senior IT Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, high-impact technical projects associated with the implementation of improved and enhanced care management data exchange processes via NC Health Connex. This work is federally funded under an existing Advance Planning Document (APD).

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: 50%

• They will serve as the lead project manager for the implementation of NC Medicaid quality and population health efforts through the improvement of care management data exchange.
• They will develop comprehensive and time-sensitive project management plans, including scope, requirements, acceptance criteria, risk management, communication plans, change management, and both detailed and integrated project schedules.
• They will apply appropriate project management methodologies for project delivery, ensuring effective monitoring and control of scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• They will implement formal change management processes for identifying, documenting, tracking, and incorporating changes to projects.
• They will manage project resources and team activities, providing feedback and ensuring project performance aligns with plans.
• They will provide regular project reporting, with progress, risks, and blockers, for stakeholders, including the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
• They will utilize domain knowledge in healthcare or Medicaid claims data to work closely with technical analysts and reduce ambiguity in requirements, design, assumptions, constraints, dependencies, and acceptance criteria; assess technical changes and project impacts; and track the remediation of user acceptance testing (UAT) findings.

STAKEHOLDER AND VENDOR COMMUNICATION: 50%

• They will coordinate closely with internal and external partners, including the project team members of HIE Medicaid Services (HMS), NC Medicaid, and SAS Institute.
• They will provide project management oversight of vendor implementation projects to ensure compliance with contractual requirements.
• They will facilitate efficient coordination and planning by serving as a central point of contact among various project managers from vendor orgnizations and other state agencies.

Skills & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, a related IT field, business administration, project management, or a closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution, and 5-7 years of experience as a project manager. 3 of these years must be specifically managing projects related to claims data or managing programs that involve processing of claims. They should have either Medicaid claims experience or State Health Claims experience.
• Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to develop, manage, and monitor integrated master schedules and project budgets.
• Candidates must have considerable knowledge of vendor management and ensuring contract deliverables are met.
• Candidates must have experience leading projects using methodologies such as waterfall, agile, or hybrid models.
• Candidates must have experience using a wide variety of project management software, including Microsoft Project and other web-based platforms such as Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Workday, or Monday. Preferred Qualifications
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Benefits/Other Compensation

This position is a contract/temporary role where Hays offers you the opportunity to enroll in full medical benefits, dental benefits, vision benefits, 401K and Life Insurance ($20,000 benefit).

Why Hays?

You will be working with a professional recruiter who has intimate knowledge of the industry and market trends. Your Hays recruiter will lead you through a thorough screening process in order to understand your skills, experience, needs, and drivers. You will also get support on resume writing, interview tips, and career planning, so when there’s a position you really want, you’re fully prepared to get it.

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