Project Manager

State of ID - Project Manager

Boise, Idaho (Hybrid)

Long Term Contract

Note: Need consultant with any state state Medicaid Exp

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Years of Experience

Project management experience in technology projects in health care or state government Required 5 Years

Experience working with Idaho state agencies Highly desired 5 Years

Experience with change management, organizing training, and communication to ensure a smooth roll-out of new systems and processes Required 5 Years

Experience with system and data conversion from legacy systems to new systems Required 5 Years

Experience with state Medicaid agencies Highly desired 5 Years

Lead the implementation of the new Medicaid Management Information System modules and components from beginning to end, identifying schedule, scope, budget, implementation plan, and risk mitigation

Coordinate with all vendors and project managers via a master schedule and project governance to monitor risks, schedule, and deliverables.

Ensure end product meets requirements and deliverables for the EDW

Coordinate resources across multiple vendors and state teams through planning, implementation, go-live, and certification

Analyze project progress and adapt when necessary

Establish and maintain relationships and provide updates to appropriate audiences as needed

Present to department executives and legislative body on project progress

Specific skills:

5+ years project management experience in technology projects in health care or state government

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage to deadlines and the critical path for project success

Ability to gather requirements and prioritize execution of data aggregation, analytics, and report development

Ability to actively work to expose issues as early as possible and work with Management to resolve

Ability to identify decision-making issues and key stakeholders, develop and implement strategies to encourage and obtain stakeholder and/or community awareness and support, and identify project partners

Preferred qualifications:

Experience working with Idaho state agencies

Experience with state Medicaid agencies

Experience with system and data conversion from legacy systems to new systems

• Experience with change management, organizing training, and communication to ensure a smooth roll-out of new systems and processes