ID- DHW - Project Manager

VARITE is looking for a qualified Project Manager in Boise, ID 83702
 
What do we do?
Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.
 
Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Boise, ID 83702
Duration: 14 months
Pay Rate: $90/hr - $100/hr on W2
 
About the client:
A state government organization that provides public services, administers social and community programs, and manages essential government operations and technology systems to support residents across the state.
 
Short Description:
This senior project manager will lead the implementation of the new Medicaid Management Information System modules and components from beginning to end, identifying schedule, scope, budget, implementation plan, and risk mitigation
 

• Lead the implementation of the new Medicaid Management Information System modules and components from beginning to end, identifying schedule, scope, budget, implementation plan, and risk mitigation
• Coordinate with all vendors and project managers via a master schedule and project governance to monitor risks, schedule, and deliverables.
• Ensure end product meets requirements and deliverables for the EDW
• Coordinate resources across multiple vendors and state teams through planning, implementation, go-live, and certification
• Analyze project progress and adapt when necessary
• Establish and maintain relationships and provide updates to appropriate audiences as needed
• Present to department executives and legislative body on project progress

 
Specific skills:

• 5+ years project management experience in technology projects in health care or state government
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage to deadlines and the critical path for project success
• Ability to gather requirements and prioritize execution of data aggregation, analytics, and report development
• Ability to actively work to expose issues as early as possible and work with Management to resolve
• Ability to identify decision-making issues and key stakeholders, develop and implement strategies to encourage and obtain stakeholder and/or community awareness and support, and identify project partners 

 
Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working with Idaho state agencies
• Experience with state Medicaid agencies
• Experience with system and data conversion from legacy systems to new systems
• Experience with change management, organizing training, and communication to ensure a smooth roll-out of new systems and processes

 
BENEFITS:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive:
Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan
Legal Service Plans – Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation
 
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VARITE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.