Head of Project Management

Hiring: Project Manager – Healthcare IT / State Government Location: Boise, Idaho 83702 (Hybrid)
Work Address: 450 W. State Street, Boise, ID 83702
Contract Duration: October 26, 2026 – December 3, 2027
Interview Mode: Webcam or In-Person

Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the implementation of Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) modules and components for the client. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience managing technology projects in healthcare or state government, along with strong expertise in change management, system implementation, legacy system conversion, vendor coordination, and stakeholder engagement.
The Project Manager will oversee the project lifecycle from planning and implementation through go-live and certification, ensuring that project schedules, budgets, risks, and deliverables are effectively managed. Experience working with Idaho state agencies and state Medicaid programs is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end implementation of new Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) modules and components, including scope, schedule, budget, implementation planning, and risk mitigation.
Develop and maintain a master project schedule to coordinate vendors, project managers, state agency teams, and other stakeholders.
Establish project governance processes to monitor project risks, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables.
Ensure project deliverables meet established requirements, including those related to the Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW).
Coordinate resources across multiple vendors and state teams throughout planning, implementation, go-live, and certification.
Monitor project progress, identify potential issues, and adjust plans to keep activities aligned with project goals and deadlines.
Identify critical-path dependencies, decision-making issues, and project risks, and work with management to resolve them.
Gather requirements and prioritize activities related to data aggregation, analytics, and report development.
Manage change management activities, including training coordination, stakeholder communications, and readiness for new systems and processes.
Build and maintain effective relationships with vendors, agency leadership, project teams, and external partners.
Prepare and deliver project status reports, updates, and presentations to department executives and legislative stakeholders.
Develop stakeholder engagement strategies to encourage awareness, collaboration, and support for project initiatives.
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 5 years of project management experience in technology projects within healthcare or state government.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in change management , including training coordination and communication for the rollout of new systems and processes.
Minimum of 5 years of experience with system and data conversion from legacy systems to new systems.
Strong organizational, planning, and project coordination skills.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, deadlines, critical-path activities, and project deliverables.
Experience identifying, escalating, and resolving project risks and implementation issues.
Ability to gather requirements and prioritize data aggregation, analytics, and reporting activities.
Ability to identify key stakeholders, facilitate decision-making, and develop strategies to obtain stakeholder support.
Proven ability to coordinate multiple vendors, cross-functional teams, and project partners.
Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working with Idaho state agencies.
• 5 years of experience working with state Medicaid agencies.
• Experience implementing Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) or similar large-scale healthcare IT systems.
• Experience with Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) initiatives, data integration, analytics, and reporting.
• Experience managing complex, multi-vendor technology projects in a government environment.
• Experience coordinating system implementation, go-live, and certification activities.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in healthcare IT or government technology project management, with proven experience leading complex system implementations and data conversion initiatives. Candidates with direct Idaho state agency experience, state Medicaid program knowledge, MMIS implementation experience, and strong vendor and stakeholder management skills are highly preferred.
Submission Requirements
Candidates must demonstrate the required project management, change management, and legacy system/data conversion experience.