State of Wyoming · 3 weeks ago
Medicaid Project Management Office Manager 2025-03091
Fremont County, WY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe State of Wyoming is seeking a Medicaid Project Management Office Manager responsible for overseeing the Technology and Business Operations PMO within the Wyoming Department of Health. This role involves managing a team, overseeing project management standards, and ensuring the successful delivery of critical IT projects related to Medicaid and M-Chip systems.
Government Administration
No H1B
Responsibilities
Serve as Lead Project Manager: This role involves overseeing the management of high-visibility, strategically important projects as requested by the State Medicaid Agent and the Unit Manager. The Manager either assigns a project manager from their staff or acts as the direct project manager for multiple concurrent projects. Duties include directing and overseeing work efforts, coordinating with agency executives, federal partners, and managing an overall portfolio budget of approximately $20 million for Design/Development/Implementation (DDI) per year. This function ensures effective execution of all project management duties, feasibility determination, and compliance with federal regulations and contract requirements, and is responsible for mediating and resolving disputes
Management of Project Management Office: This function focuses on maintaining PMO standards, practices, and procedures. It involves Resource and Strategic Planning for the PMO's long-term direction, including setting goals and developing strategies with resource allocation and ongoing evaluation. The role ensures adequate resource assignment and balancing across all PMO tasks and projects, develops and improves PMO policies, implements lessons learned, and guides procurement and contracting activities for the office
Contract Management: This involves supporting the Contract Managers or acting as the primary Contract Manager for contracts assigned to the Technology and Business Operations Unit. Responsibilities include closely monitoring contract deliverables, orchestrating acceptance testing and sign-off, providing project oversight and direction based on the Statement of Work (SOW), ensuring contract requirements and performance standards are met, and serving as the primary State point of contact for project-related decisions, scheduling, and deliverables
Management of PMO Team Members: This responsibility includes the direct oversight of a team of project management professionals. The manager establishes goals, prioritizes and assigns work, reviews work product, conducts mid-year and annual performance appraisals, and provides coaching, mentoring, and training. This function is crucial for providing leadership, motivation, facilitating team communication, resolving unit issues, and developing retention and succession strategies for the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree (typically in Business/Project Management)
2-4 years of progressive work experience (typically in project management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Project Management Supervisor
OR 5-7 years of progressive work experience (typically in project management) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Project Management Supervisor
Preferred
Experience managing large-scale project budgets and schedules, particularly within a portfolio budget of $25-$50 million, and proficiency in designing and implementing an active risk management process
Demonstrated ability to manage and make time-critical decisions regarding complex technical and Medicaid IT problems with potentially limited information, which impacts division-level and agency personnel/resources
Experience in resolving disputes with vendors while maintaining contract performance and mediating conflicts amongst team members
Experience in cross-project prioritization and problem-solving, navigating demands on time and resources across a complex portfolio
Comprehensive knowledge of State and Federal government functions, procedures, policies, rules, and laws, specifically concerning Medicaid and healthcare delivery systems, benefits, resources, and policy
Expert knowledge of IT principles and best practices and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), combined with knowledge and skill in all aspects of system/software development, integration, and deployment
Strong skills in research and analysis of complex problems, identifying options, providing solutions, evaluating results, and making decisions
Exceptional public speaking, oral, and written communication skills to convey clear, realistic goals and status to varied audiences, and the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with individuals and groups
Demonstrated skill and experience in overseeing the work of others, providing guidance and mentorship, and in contract management (overseeing vendors and ensuring contractual compliance per the SOW)
Ability to accept and be flexible with federal, state, and agency changes, and the ability to balance multiple demands while remaining current in areas of responsibility
Benefits
Comprehensive health coverage – medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family
Voluntary Benefits – including life insurance for you and family members, ambulance, pet insurance, short/long-term disability, flex spending and health savings accounts
Multiple retirement options – including the Wyoming Retirement System and a 457B account, helping you plan for long-term financial security
Generous paid leave and flexible schedules – vacation, sick leave, paid FMLA and 11 paid holidays each year
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility – for those with qualifying student loans
Training and professional development – to support your career growth and advancement
Employee Assistance Program – Includes paid short-term counseling, legal, financial and work-life benefits and select employee discounts
Wellness Program – Earn paid time off and incentives by focusing on your personal health
Company
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