Senior Project Manager #7509039 Jobs

Job Location:

• The office for this position is 615 Howerton Ct, Jefferson City, MO. 65101.
• Candidates who complete a successful onboarding and training period may be eligible to work at an alternate location in compliance with OA-ITSD's Distributed Workforce Plan.

About this Position:

Are you looking for a Project Management position that will allow you to utilize your proven experience and skills to work on a wide variety of projects? Are you interested in being a key player in the partnerships between IT, multiple IT project teams, and the state agency business customers they support? If so, we invite you to apply to join our team!

We are seeking a Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) Senior Project Manager to participate in the management of contracts with vendors to operate the Missouri Medicaid claims and payment processing systems, to participate in the procurement and implementation of replacement systems including managing the development of technical architecture and systems integration strategies, and to participate in the management of development efforts and system enhancements for the existing MMIS systems.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing the vendor providing Independent Verification and Validation services and for working with the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) on the system replacement projects. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and executing Project Assessment Quotations and Requests for Proposal and for managing the Office of Administration processes for approval of these documents. The MMIS is the primary system utilized by the Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS), Missouri HealthNet Division (MHD), to administer the medical assistance program in Missouri.

This position is with the Office of Administration, Information Technology Services Division (OA-ITSD) Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) providing support to ithe Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS).

ITSD Core Values - We Innovate and Partner with Passion, Respect, and Integrity united as #OneTeam.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead complex projects through the entire Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Governance of assigned project budget
• Assist the Chief Information Officer (CIO), Directors, and/or Managers with strategic planning and direction
• Exercise independence, and judgment, and take initiative in leading projects
• Contract Management for vendor-engaged projects
• May act as Scrum Master or Scrum Coach on assigned projects
• Project status reporting
• Embrace continuous improvement and maximize value while eliminating waste by using lean thinking
• Work effectively with agency staff, business analysts, and developers to successfully complete projects on time and within budget
• Provide overall planning, coordination, and oversight of all activities for assigned projects
• Serve as a resource and/or mentor to entry-level team members and less experienced staff

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of the following is required:

• Project Management methodologies and best practices
• Business Analysis
• Knowledge of Scrum according to Scrum.org’s Scrum Guide
• Concepts, practices, and procedures within the SDLC

Key skills and abilities for success are:

• Proven ability to independently manage projects from conception to implementation
• Proven ability to collaborate with professional staff and stakeholders
• Planning and organizing projects ensuring project deadlines are met
• Exhibited ability to evaluate options for solutions, considering all risks and impacts
• Informed and effective decision-making
• Excellent Communication, Leadership, Organization, Conflict Resolution, and Critical Thinking
• Proven ability to lead a team, provide direction, and take initiative

Preference is given to those candidates with Scrum Master Certification who demonstrate proven strengths in Negotiation, Lean Thinking, Building Strong Partnerships and Relationship Building, and the ability to develop productive team-oriented relationships.

Successful background check results are required for employment in this position. This may include background checks involving a candidate's name and/or fingerprints and other screenings as needed for the specific position.

The classification for this position is Senior Project Manager; click for more information.

The State of Missouri’s benefit package includes a defined pension plan, paid time off, health insurance, and pre-tax flexible benefits. To learn more about the total benefits package click here.

If you have questions please contact: [email protected]

The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.