Medicaid Technology Modernization Project Manager; PM II

Career Opportunities:
Medicaid Technology Modernization Project Manager (PM II) (21124)

Posting 21124
-Posted
09/08/2026

- Health & Human Services Comm

- Health Info Svcs and Quality

- Business and Financial Operations

- Not Eligible for Telework
-c. $5000 - $6999 per month

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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Functional

Title:

Medicaid Technology Modernization Project Manager (PM II)

Job Title: Project Manager II

Agency: Health & Human Services Comm

Department: Health Info Svcs and Quality

Posting Number: 21124

Closing Date: 10/08/2026

Posting Audience: Internal and External

Occupational Category: Business and Financial Operations

Salary Range: $5,800.00-$7,223.52

Pay Frequency: Monthly

Salary Group: TEXAS-B-22

Shift: Day

Additional Shift: None

Telework: Not Eligible for Telework

Travel: Up to 5%

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Job Location City: AUSTIN

Job Location Address: 701 W 51ST ST

Other Locations: None

MOS Codes: ,KX,1D7X1,32EX,3D0X4,611X,612X,63A,63AX,641X,712X,8K000,BU,CE,EA,SEI
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Brief

Job Description:

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Medicaid CHIP Services (MCS) division seeks a qualified candidate for the position of Project Manager II reporting to the MCS Director of Project Management Office (PMO) within the MCS Operations department.

The position performs moderately complex project management work in support of the PMO and the department’s role in advancing effective project delivery across the Medicaid program including governance frameworks, portfolio management, and project management practices. The position works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

The MCS Operations department delivers infrastructure for both the managed care and fee-for-service delivery models within Texas Medicaid, one of the largest healthcare programs in the country, serving approximately 4 million Texans. MCS is driven by its mission to deliver high quality, cost-effective services to Texans.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

(30%) Project Management. Independently manages assigned projects through the project lifecycle from initiation to closeout and/or manages defined scope or work streams within larger projects of moderate scope and complexity under the direction of a senior project manager. Develops and maintains charters, project plans, schedules, milestones, deliverables, and other project documentation; coordinates project activities, change management activities, and resources; monitors project scope, schedule, risks, issues, dependencies, and action items;

communicates project status to stakeholders and management; and takes appropriate action to support successful and timely project completion.

(25%) Project Lifecycle and Portfolio Governance Support. Provides support and guidance to program areas, project managers, and other stakeholders on established project and portfolio management methodologies, procedures, templates, tools, documentation standards, governance requirements, and reporting expectations. Manages project intake processes, including the review and evaluation of define business needs, project objectives, and scope to ensure quality, completeness, and clarity.…