LDH Digital Special Projects Manager

Thank you for your interest in The University of New Orleans. Once you start the application process, you will not be able to save your work, so you should collect all required information before you begin. The required information is listed below in the job posting. You must complete all required portions of the application and attach the required documents in order to be considered for employment. Department Medicaid Technology Development Job Summary Job Description Manages special IT and data projects for the Digital Division, including system implementations, data migrations, and platform modernization initiatives. Tracks implementation of new federal and state system requirements (e.g., CMS rules, interoperability mandates) against existing system builds; maintains requirements traceability and rework documentation. Coordinates data validation and reconciliation activities for data warehouse and reporting platform projects, working with program staff, IT staff, and vendors to confirm data quality and completeness. Manages coordination between development, quality engineering, and program teams on system releases, environment scheduling, and production deployment activities. Prepares status reporting, risk assessments, and decision documents on assigned digital projects for program and LDH executive leadership. Manages project roadmap to ensure that Enhancements and Epics are completed in accordance with Federal and State guidance. Contributes and prepares memos for management and elected officials as needed. Consults the Agency legal counsel regarding legislation, program policy, program revisions, recipient appeals, audits and litigation which pertain to program issues. Corresponds and meets with CMS, partners, vendors, legal counsel and other program staff on regulations regarding the Medicaid program to establish project requirements and to resolve conflicts timely. Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately. Works with LDH project leaders to become familiar with the Department's business processes and to identify, document and coordinate project scope, tasks and timelines. Identifies project resources and works with the LDH project personnel and contractors to assign individual responsibilities. Identifies impediments and risks to project roadmap. Manages project schedules and leads meetings for assigned projects. Develops standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficient and effective division operations. Assists the Medicaid Director, Medicaid Deputy Director and LDH Executive Management on special projects. Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor’s Degree. Minimum 4 years professional experience in managing projects. Minimum 2 years professional experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Server or Microsoft SharePoint, JIRA, or relevant industry software. Experience presenting information to technical and non‐technical audiences. Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management skills. Enhanced attention to detail and follow up, and verbal/written communications skills. DESIRED: Advanced Degree. Minimum 5 years professional experience in managing projects. Minimum 3 years professional experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Server, Microsoft SharePoint, JIRA, or relevant industry software. Minimum 3 years professional experience with internal LDH information systems or programs utilized by the department. CAPM, PMP, PgMP, PMl‐ACP, PMl‐RMP, PMl‐SP, OPM3 or relevant industry certifications. SALARY: 75-85k Required Attachments Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section. Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience; Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems; Names and contact information of three references; Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered. Posting Close Date This position will remain open until filled. Note to Applicant: Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. 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