Project Manager

Project Manager

Pierre, SD

10 months contract with possibility to extension

Client is seeking a qualified individual to assist the State team as a Project Manager to support and provide oversight with implementing a solution to support the requirements described in the CMS Interoperability and Patient Access (IPA) Final Rule (CMS-9115-F).

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the selected IPA solution vendor adheres to time and budgetary constraints.
• Arrange, organize, and lead regular project status meetings at suitable intervals as determined and agreed upon by the State and IPA vendor.
• Conduct IPA Final Rule requirements research and assist the State with developing pre-project kickoff implementation and resource plans as needed.
• Ensure overall project quality in adherence to proven standards and methodologies.
• Ensure all IPA solution contract deliverables are met.
• Create, maintain, and update a project schedule with review of inputs from the IPA vendor that includes all tasks, subtasks, and dependencies.
• Manage project risks and issues.
• Assist the State, as needed, with developing and managing a testing plan in conjunction with IPA vendor and other State resources.
• Assist State staff, as needed, in the preparation and updates of Advance Planning Documents as related to the IPA project and other MMIS projects as needed.
• Create and submit monthly written project status reports utilizing the standard CMS required format (will be provided).
• Assist the State, as needed, with any CMS communications.
• Assist the State, as needed, with oversight and evaluation of any operational readiness reviews of the solution conducted by the IPA vendor for system acceptance.
• In conjunction with the State and IPA vendor, assist with conducting an operational readiness review for CMS, if required.
• Assist the State, as needed, with developing and executing a communication plan to Client’s Medicaid recipients.
• Plan, facilitate, communicate, forward problems, find solutions, and resolve differences.
• Other duties related to implementation as assigned and as needed by the Division of Medical Services Division Director, Deputy Directors, MES Modernization Lead, or other State delegated representatives.

Required Skills/Qualifications:

• Have at least 2 years project management experience with the implementation of an information system, with strong preference given for MMIS module implementation experience and Client specific experience.
• Experience with information technology projects and procurement management including managing comprehensive project plans, project lifecycle, change management, and general applicable CMS MMIS regulations and requirements.
• Have experience managing both technical and business teams, with preference for Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBPOK) based disciplines and methodology. Candidate will be required to utilize State developed project governance templates.