System Modernization Project Manager

Maximus is currently hiring a remote System Modernization Project Manager. The Health and Human Services (HHS) Systems Modernization Project Manager will oversee the planning, development, delivery, and deployment of software solutions in alignment with program goals, while coordinating with stakeholders and ensuring compliance with project management standards.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a senior level individual contributor or project manager depending on project
• Manage the resource allocation process within the functional unit and work cooperatively with senior management to ensure utilization goals
• Serve as the central point of contact and primary interface for all project related issues
• Manage client expectations effectively
• Maintain and provide availability information for all resources
• Facilitate team design discussions to ensure appropriate solutions are implemented
• Ensure the project is in compliance with established standards and procedures
• Ensure all appropriate costs are included in quarterly forecasts
• Manage, perhaps through subordinate supervisors, the coordination of the activities of a section or department with responsibility for results, including costs, methods and staffing
• In some instances this manager may be responsible for a functional area and not have any subordinate employees
• Work on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends
• Follow processes and operational policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
• Act as advisor to subordinate(s) to meet schedules and/or resolve problems
• Develop and administer schedules, performance requirements; may have budget responsibilities
• Frequent interaction with subordinate employees, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers and the company
• Often must lead a cooperative effort among members of a project team
• Receive assignments in the form of objectives and determine how to use resources to meet schedules and goals
• Provide guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies
• Recommend changes to policies and establish procedures that affect immediate organization(s)

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• 5-7 years of relevant professional experience required
• Equivalent combination of education and experience considered in lieu of degree
• Experience with CMS Medicaid Streamline Modular Certification (SMC) and related outcomes required
• Experience researching state Medicaid enrollment documentation and regulations required
• Experience defining and designing Medicaid enrollment and reconciliation solutions required
• Experience speaking with the client/users to understand their specific eligibility business processes required
• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in the last five (5) years leading a project for a health and human services organization required
• Must be willing and able to work a shift that supports the Alaska Standard Time zone
• Internet speed of 20mbps or higher required (you can test this by going to www.speedtest.net)
• Connectivity to the internet via either Wi-Fi or Category 5 or 6 ethernet patch cable to the home router
• Must currently and permanently reside in the Continental US
• Experience in technical leadership
• Strong ability in agile product management techniques
• Ability to rapidly prioritize competing requirements
• Ability in technical work estimation techniques
• Ability to understand and simplify customer requirements
• Ability to communicate end user feedback to technical and design leads
• Strong communication skills (both written and oral)
• Proven knowledge of industry standards
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certified