IT - SCDHHS - Project Manager - Project Lead

Position InformationPosition LocationRequirementsThe following are required for bid submission:ResumeR2RCover LetterMeets Work LocationPosition DescriptionPlease ensure you attach the SC Cover Sheet (attached), a valid Right to Represent, and the candidate's resume with full legal first name, and last name. Withdrawn candidates will not be permitted to be replaced. If you would like to use a sub vendor, only 1 level deep, please submit the Sub Vendor usage form.The State of South Carolina is looking for a Project Manager - Project LeadWhy is this position open: RebidWill close to submissions on 05/08 at 5:00PM EST.Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/OnlineDuration of the Contract: 12 monthsPossibility for Extension: YesWork Location: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.Full job description attached & required/preferred skills are stated below.Required SkillsSkill TypeSkill NameBachelor's degree in a technical, business, or related field. 3+ Years of experience in Project Management can substitute for formal education3+ years of project management experience3+ years of project management experience in a healthcare insurance information technology environmentProject planning experience, including effort estimation on technical tasks and resource allocationPreferred SkillsSkill TypeSkill NameProject Management Professional Certification (PMP)Medicaid or Healthcare Delivery SystemsAttachment:Statement of Work (SOW) for Contingent Labor RequestC ODE : Business Casual, occasionally more formal / D EPARTMENT CULTURE (why do you enjoy working for the company – selling points for potential candidates):The Project Manager (PM) will be assigned to high priority projects for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), the Medicaid Agency for SC. The PM will interact with multiple business units and vendors.Candidates who enjoy working on complex, change-oriented projects will find this position attractive. tate mandatory - Criminal, Credit and E-Verify background checksAssists with developing business requirements;Building a project plan and executing to that plan;Managing project risks and issues;Ensuring that all deliverables and activities are completed with high quality and in a timely fashion;Reporting on project status and strategies orally and in writing;Other related duties as assignedThe Project Manager will interact with staff, other team members, all levels of management and internal and external organizations, including vendors performing outsourced work, in the compilation and management of information needed for project plans, portfolio/program plans, metrics, reports and project management documentation.Desired Skills and Experience:Experience working with SharePoint and other typical project management tools, including Visio, PowerPoint, MS Project, Word, Access and ExcelExperience working with risk management, including risk triggers and managing risks to project plan tasks.Ability to create and document key project management documents and artifactsSuperb communications skills (written and oral)Effective listenerWillingness and ability to effectively engage with people and organizations; ability to get people with competing, diverse interests to work togetherExperience in Medicaid or other healthcare claims system(s) IT projects preferred, but not mandatoryMust be able to manage multiple high profile, high priority projects at one timePeople skillsStrong background in project management in a healthcare insurance information technology environment.Project planning experience, including effort estimation on technical tasks and resource allocation.Superb written and oral communications skills, including the ability to give presentations to executive management. Strong proficiency in English is required.Willingness and ability to effectively engage with people and organizations on a continuous basis.Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)- Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, or related field. Years of experience can substitute for formaleducation.-3+ years of project management experience-3+ years of project management experience in a healthcare insurance information technology environment-Project planning experience, including effort estimation on technical tasks and resource allocationBy applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at .