Project Manager

Overview

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Project Manager 2
Location: Austin, TX

Summary:

Client requires the services of 1 Project Manager 2, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of Project Manager 2, Project Management and the specifications outlined in this document for the Client.

• All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the Client and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law.
• Client will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
• The Project Manager will manage the Provider Enrollment and Management System (PEMS) Plus Credentialing project and support activities as needed. The worker will manage and lead the project of integrating the credentialing application used by MCOs/DMOs into PEMS.
• The worker will report to governance committees on the activities of the project, identify and record critical path dependencies, integration points, and oversee testing plans. The worker will work closely with the Director of Provider Services, and the Deputy Associate Commissioner for MCS Operations Management.
• This Project Manager will oversee and lead the work of other project staff to ensure tasks are assigned, tracked and completed timely and accurately.
• The worker will be responsible for delivering quality products that meet the state's desired operational and technical requirements. The worker will have substantial latitude to use their experience and judgement to ensure successful completion of tasks, multi-task, analyze priorities, communicate clearly, and set expectations for project phases.
• The worker will communicate with multiple internal and external stakeholders including program and technical staff, and other contracted and vendor resources. The worker will participate in meetings, track deliverables and schedules, and alert management of issues that may impact providers.

• 3-7 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works under limited supervision with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. 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.

The services to be provided include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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.
• Planning and managing efficient project meetings and documenting key decisions.
• Designing strategies to mitigate or avoid identified project risks and difficulties.
• Required certification in Project Management by a recognized project management organization. Scrum Master a plus. Resumes will not be accepted from applicants outside of Texas. The worker will be required to travel as needed to the primary work location in the Austin office. Remote work may be considered in accordance with HHSC Telework Policies, which includes in-office attendance.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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…