Project Manager 3

Project Manager 3Location: 701 W. 51st Street, Austin, TX 78751 (Onsite Only – Local Candidates Preferred) Start Date: 10/13/2025 End Date: 02/27/2026 Estimated Hours: 792 Work Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM CT (occasional evenings/weekends may apply) HHSC is seeking a Project Manager 3 to lead the Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) Plus Credentialing project. This role focuses on integrating the credentialing process used by MCOs/DMOs into the existing PEMS application, ensuring efficient Medicaid provider enrollment and compliance.Key Responsibilities:Manage and oversee the PEMS Plus Credentialing project lifecycle.Coordinate with PEMS Sprint Teams and Provider Services.Develop and maintain integrated project timelines and documentation.Identify and manage critical path dependencies.Lead meetings and provide project status updates to leadership and stakeholders.Develop risk mitigation strategies.Collaborate with internal and external teams, including vendors and technical staff.Ensure deliverables meet HHSC's operational and technical requirements.Minimum Qualifications:Years - Required Skills8 - Project management of large-scale IT projects (system integration, vendor mgmt., etc.)7 - Experience with Medicaid Enterprise Systems/MMIS7 - Medicaid business operations7 - Deadline-driven with proven organizational skills7 - Facilitation of project meetings and stakeholder collaboration7 - Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)7 - Strategic planning and execution of project deliverables4 - Project Management Certification (PMP or equivalent)Preferred Qualifications:Experience with Texas Medicaid programs and provider enrollment systemsScrum Master CertificationFamiliarity with Texas HHS programsAdditional Information:PMP Certification is REQUIRED (must be listed on resume; proof may be requested)No remote work; must work onsite at the Austin locationTravel may be required per HHSC Telework PolicyCandidates must be based in Texas and legally eligible to work in the U.S.Interviews will be conducted via Microsoft Teams