Project Manager II

** Overview*
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JOB TITLE:

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* Project Manager II

** _CAYUSE COMPANY:_*
* Cayuse Civil Services, LLC

** _LOCATION_*
* Austin, TX

** _SALARY:_*
* $-$

** This role is being posted for future opportunities.  Submit your application to be considered for similar upcoming roles*
* This position performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Cayuse.

** Responsibilities*
* + Coordinating duties and responsibilities with PEMS Sprint Teams and Provider Services.

+ Development, maintenance, and monitoring of integrated project timelines in coordination with PEMS project timelines.

+ Ensuring that the project plan maintains tasks, schedules, and status updates as well as disseminating information to team members.

+ Oversight and reporting of critical path dependencies between PEMS projects.

+ Communicating project status, issues, and risks to department management, HHSC vendors,

+ Provider Services and PEMS sprint teams. Developing mitigation plans as necessary.

+ Communicating status of program initiatives to department management and other impacted stakeholders.

+ Planning and managing efficient project meetings and documenting key decisions.

+ Designing strategies to mitigate or avoid identified project risks and difficulties.

+ Other duties as assigned.

** Qualifications*
* ** Here's What You Need*
* + Required certification in Project Management by a recognized project management organization.

+ Scrum Master a plus.

+ Minimum of three (3) years of progressive broad-based information systems, system integration and project delivery experience. Experience working with external vendors and/or Quality Assurance efforts a plus.

+ 7 Required Experience in management of large-scale IT projects, including system integration, resource management, procurement transition and vendor management.

+ 7 Required

Experience with Medicaid Enterprise Systems, including Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS).

+ 7 Required Ability to identify problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions; to develop and evaluate policies and procedures; to prepare reports.

+ 7 Required Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines.

+ 7 Required

Experience with Medicaid business operations.

+ 7 Required Experience overseeing the planning and execution of major projects, including facilitation and documentation of high-level critical path dependencies across multiple projects.

+ 7 Required Experience successfully leading meetings and facilitating discussions between multiple stakeholder groups, including vendors.

+ 7 Required Ability to establish project goals and objectives that support the state and HHS strategic plans as well as federal directives.

+ 7 Required Proven ability to work successfully with technical and non-technical groups and manage multiple responsibilities.

+ 4 Required  certifications in Project Management by a recognized project management organization.

+ 3 Preferred Knowledge of Texas Medicaid programs.

+ 2

Preferred Experience with Texas Health and Human Services programs.

+ 2

Preferred Experience with provider enrollment systems.

+ 1 Preferred Scrum Master certification preferred.

+ Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

** Minimum

Skills:

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* + Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate in a clear, professional, and articulate manner.

+ Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

+ Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with high-level attention to detail.

+ Proven ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast past environment with changing priorities; adaptable to change and a quick learner.

+ Must be self-motivated and able to work well independently as well as on a multi-functional team.

+ Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately

+ Proficient in MS Office, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

** Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits*
* + Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance;
Wellness Program

+ Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

+ Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options

+ Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)

+ Voluntary Life and AD&D options

+ 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year

+ Paid Time Off

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* Reports to:

Program Manager*
* ** Working Conditions*
* + Professional office environment.

+ Ability to work on-site in Austin, TX.

+ Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.

+ Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.

+ Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.

+ Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.

+ May be asked to work a flexible schedule which may include holidays.

+ May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.

+ May be asked to work…