Project Manager

Quantam Solutions provides IT solutions and consulting for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. We offer a competitive hourly wage, health benefits, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan. We're currently seeking a Project Manager for the Commonwealth of Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Department for Medicaid Services (DMS) is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill four (4) Project Manager positions to support the Project Implementation team. DMS is working to streamline the project management and implementation framework and to ensure end-to-end support is available across DMS. These positions are housed within IT Portfolio Management & Training and are responsible for overseeing an assigned policy division and will work closely with division leadership across multiple projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT NOT LIMITED TO):

• Project management of multiple Medicaid projects at all stages of the project lifecycle (from development to implementation).
• Drive scope and requirements gathering, option analysis and design of end-to-end business processes & business solutions.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills which include experience in organizing, planning, and executing large-scale projects from vision through implementation, involving internal personnel, contractors, and vendors.
• Provide technical expertise and knowledge of emerging technologies and assist with the direction of the project to ensure the technologies employed by the development team work effectively together and in accordance with CHFS and COT IT policies and procedures.
• Establishing project intake, portfolio management and a delivery pipeline that meets the needs of executive leadership and the delivery teams.
• Create and manage supporting project documents including, but not limited to, project plans, risk mitigation plans, communication plans, budgets, other project management-related documentation.
• Gather various elements of project performance data and routinely report such to the project team, stakeholders and leadership.
• Maintain constant oversight of project budgets through assimilation of actual cost data and re-forecasting of expected total costs.
• Definition of project plans including the identification of key project activities, business & project resource requirements and critical path.
• Proactive issue & risk management.
• Coordinate project management resources.
• Coordinate cross line of business initiatives.
• Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities.
• Apply CHFS IT SDLC methodology and enforce project standards.
• Prepare for requirement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
• Ensure project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Analyze department workflow and document opportunities to improve efficiency.
• Drive the collection of relevant information to support the Deputy Commissioners in high quality portfolio conversations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Bachelor's Degree in IT or Business Management related field or other advanced degree, preferred.
• Project Management knowledge and skillset following the Project Management Institute (PMI).
• At least 3 years' experience managing large scale complex IT projects, preferably experience developing and implementing Medicaid IT related projects from start to finish concurrently.
• Must have experience in management of developers and contracts for large scale IT projects.
• Exceptional collaboration skills necessary for interacting with key stakeholders at all levels across CHFS to manage, inform, and influence outcomes.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts.
• Prior experience managing issues, scope, quality, escalations and risks.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles.
• Understanding of budgetary and financial resources.
• Proficient in Microsoft products, i.e., Project, Word, Excel, Visio and Azure DevOps etc.

TEAMWORK:

• Consistently acknowledge and appreciate each team member's contributions.
• Effectively utilize each team member's fullest potential.
• Motivate team to work together in the most efficient manner.
• Keep track of lessons learned and share those lessons with team members.
• Mitigate team conflict and communication problems.
• Strong management skills (organize workloads, delegate effectively, motivate).
• Definition of project plans including the identification of key project activities, business & project resource requirements and critical path.
• Deep understanding and involvement of the team's strategy and priorities and becoming a thought leader within the team.

Virtual interviews will be conducted through MS Teams. The chosen candidates will be required to be onsite in Frankfort, Kentucky for two days for Onboarding. Training will be done virtually. There may be times that the candidate would need to be onsite.

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