M-6-24-Project Manager 11249-1 - Focused HR Solutions
Clemson, SC
About the Job
This job is 75%remote (must attend meetings as needed client does not pay for travel) client is located in Clemson, SC
Our direct client has an opening for a Project Manager 11249-1
This position is up to 12 months, with the option of extension, and is in Clemson, SC
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
THIS POSITION INCLUDES THE POTENTIAL FOR WORKING ON MULTIPLE PROCESSES AND PROJECTS RELATED TO THE MEDICAID SYSTEM OF S.C. THIS POSITION INVOLVES LEADING MMIS REPLACEMENT EFFORTS WITH SC DHHS MEDICAID IT STAFF AND THE MEDICAID IT SERVICES STAFF AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY.
DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Under limited supervision, the Project Manager manages and coordinates all tasks associated with one or more small-to-large projects or a component of a larger project of minimal to moderate complexity and risk.
- The Project Manager will report to the Medicaid IT Services Deputy Director.
- This is an individual contributor position with no responsibilities for human resource management (e.g., hiring, performance management). Candidates must be self-starters and highly motivated.
Job Duties:
- Follows established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of Medicaid IT Services.
- Develops and maintains documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle related to replacement efforts.
- Is responsible for managing and directing the initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout phases of the project lifecycle for small to large projects.
- Coordinates and manages projects using project management methodologies from inception through completion.
- Develops work plan(s).
- Controls scope and schedule to ensure project deliverables, milestones and required tasks completed as planned and on time.
- Oversees the development and execution of communication plan.
- Prepares status reports and provides updates to project stakeholders, sponsors, champion, etc.
- Identifies potential problems.
- Facilitates problem resolution by determining or recommending and implementing a risk mitigation strategy.
- Possesses ability to build a collaborative and high-performing project team with project resources.
- Works within the structure of Change Management and Release Management to coordinate implementations to the Medicaid System of South Carolina.
- This position may require working more than 40 hours per week on an as-needed basis, including weekends.
- Maintain project roadmap(s).
- Knowledge and experience with designing and developing project related dashboards.
Knowledge and experience with Process writing, stakeholder feedback and present to Senior Leadership within the Organization.
REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
- PROJECT MANAGEMENT. STRONG ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS. STRONG ANALYTICAL, CONCEPTUAL, AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS. KNOWLEDGE OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE. ADVANCED MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL, AND MICROSOFT PROJECT, MICROSOFT POWER BI, MICROSOFT PROJECT WEB APP, MICROSOFT TEAMS.
- SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED: EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS (WRITTEN AND ORAL), ADAPTABILITY, FLEXIBILITY, SELF-MOTIVATION, TIME MANAGEMENT, ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY IN A STRESSFUL ENVIRONMENT
- REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- A bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of project management experience.
PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
- HEALTHCARE CLAIMS PROCESSING
- PROCESS DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- HEALTHCARE CLAIMS PROCESSING
- Administrative Written Communication Skills No 5 Intermediate Currently Using 4 - 6 Years
- MICROSOFT PROJECT 2013 Yes 2 Intermediate Currently Using 4 - 6 Years
- Microsoft Office Suite Yes 4 Intermediate Currently Using 2 - 4 Years
- Project Management experience Yes 1 Advanced Currently Using 6 + Years
- Project planning experience, including effort estimation on technical tasks and resource allocation Yes 1 Advanced Currently Using 4 - 6 Years
Additional Skills:
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