Provide project management and verification and validation expertise on large-scale IT projects- Coordinate the team to review and provide feedback to the client on project artifacts and deliverables
- Lead and oversee development of all deliverables, status reports, and other work products
- Plan and oversee all project work and develop/manage internal team processes and procedures that might be needed
- Organize and facilitate team meetings
- Support the goals and outcomes of the project stakeholders
- Develop, manage, and update Project Plan and other project documents (e.g., Communication Plan, Risk Plan, Stakeholder Register, Resource Plan)
- Develop, manage, and update the execution of the Project Schedule to ensure project scope and applicable milestones are met
- Provide management oversight of project budget
- Develop and deliver regular status reporting
- Facilitate change order process
- Identifies, tracks, and manages project risks/issues; including coordination for risk/issue mitigation
- Establish a response process and track the response to project recommendations (e.g., Quality Assurance (QA) vendor recommendations)
- Provide ongoing communication (e.g., email, meetings) to provide project status
- Collaborate with the Project Manager to enhance improve processes and communication efforts
- Review project and related operational processes and provide input for improvement by implementing relevant agile
- Lead in business development activities and participate in proposal writing
Qualifications:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- 5+ years of prior project coordination/project management experience
- Demonstrated ability to work directly with diverse business and technical team members in a strong team-oriented environment
- Certified Project Management Professional
- QA / IV&V experience preferred
Ability to understand both the service delivery system for programs which are administered by states and monitored by federal regulators.- Ability to understand and be an expert in complex federal regulations and requirements.
- Strong Microsoft Office applications skills, especially data analytics (i.e. ACCESS, SQL, SPSS)
- Ability to use sound judgment in completing tasks and to seek guidance when needed.
- Attention to detail and ability to work with large data sets with accurate results.
- Ability to move projects forward within a specific timeline and budget while working at a detailed level.
- Commitment to exceptional client service.
- Creative problem-solving ability and a consultancy mindset.
- Dedication to accomplishing goals and challenges presented by clients and management.
- Ability to interact with various levels of management and with clients.
- Flexible, self-starter possessing intellectual curiosity.
- Enthusiasm for life-long learning and staying well-informed about current business issues.
- Able to follow, critically evaluate, and improve upon current processes.
- Excellent business writing skills and ability to make presentations to various audiences.
- Ability to recognize issues and identify solutions.
Education: Bachelor’s degree or 5 years’ experience required and Master’s degree (MPA or government focused MBA) preferred
Medicaid experience preferred
- be available during your set working hours
- have a safe, private, and distraction-free environment in which to complete your work, and
- be able to give your full attention to the completion of your PCG job duties
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