LDH Digital Special Projects Manager

## LDH Digital Special Projects Manager Apply locations:
Baton Rouge, Latime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 10 Days Agojob requisition :
R-002022

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** Department
* * Medicaid Technology Development## ##
** Job Summary**## ##
** Job Description
*** Manages special IT and data projects for the Digital Division, including system implementations, data migrations, and platform modernization initiatives.
* Tracks implementation of new federal and state system requirements (e.g., CMS rules, interoperability mandates) against existing system builds; maintains requirements traceability and rework documentation.
* Coordinates data validation and reconciliation activities for data warehouse and reporting platform projects, working with program staff, IT staff, and vendors to confirm data quality and completeness.
* Manages coordination between development, quality engineering, and program teams on system releases, environment scheduling, and production deployment activities.
* Prepares status reporting, risk assessments, and decision documents on assigned digital projects for program and LDH executive leadership.
* Manages project roadmap to ensure that Enhancements and Epics are completed in accordance with Federal and State guidance.
* Contributes and prepares memos for management and elected officials as needed.
* Consults the Agency legal counsel regarding legislation, program policy, program revisions, recipient appeals, audits and litigation which pertain to program issues.
* Corresponds and meets with CMS, partners, vendors, legal counsel and other program staff on regulations regarding the Medicaid program to establish project requirements and to resolve conflicts timely.
* Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
* Works with LDH project leaders to become familiar with the Department's business processes and to identify, document and coordinate project scope, tasks and timelines.
* Identifies project resources and works with the LDH project personnel and contractors to assign individual responsibilities.
* Identifies impediments and risks to project roadmap.
* Manages project schedules and leads meetings for assigned projects.
* Develops standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficient and effective division operations.
* Assists the Medicaid Director, Medicaid Deputy Director and LDH Executive Management on special projects.
* Other duties as assigned.  
** QUALIFICATIONS*
* *
* REQUIRED:

*** Bachelor’s Degree.
* Minimum 4 years professional experience in managing projects.
* Minimum 2 years professional experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Server or Microsoft SharePoint, JIRA, or relevant industry software.
* Experience presenting information to technical and non‐technical audiences.
* Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management skills.
* Enhanced attention to detail and follow up, and verbal/written communications skills.  
** DESIRED:
*** Advanced Degree.
* Minimum 5 years professional experience in managing projects.
* Minimum 3 years professional experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Server, Microsoft SharePoint, JIRA, or relevant industry software.
* Minimum 3 years professional experience with internal LDH information systems or programs utilized by the department.
* CAPM, PMP, PgMP, PMl‐ACP, PMl‐RMP, PMl‐SP, OPM3 or relevant industry certifications.  SALARY: 75-85k
** Required Attachments
** Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.
* Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
* Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
* Names and contact…