Texas Health and Human Services · 9 hours ago
PACT Project Manager IV
Austin, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$6,377.50/mo - $8,500/mo
3+ years expTexas Health and Human Services is committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex project management activities related to Medicaid and CHIP programs, ensuring successful implementation and stakeholder engagement.
Health Care
No H1B
Responsibilities
Initiates, manages, implements, and oversees projects using accepted project management methodologies and tools such as Smartsheet
Develops project concept form, project charter, communication plans, work break down structures, detailed work plans, resource plans (roles and responsibilities), gap analysis (current and future state) and cost estimates and projections
Communicates and reports on scope, objectives, major decisions, milestones, risks/issues, stakeholder engagement efforts, and overall updates to governance groups, leadership, project team members, and interested groups
Collaborates, coordinates, and facilitates the identification of project risks and issues
Develops team members on project management best practices to improve competencies to enhance overall team interaction, team environment and project performance
Performs other work as assigned. Participates in department activities related to legislative sessions, public hearings, committees, and executive initiatives, including activities related to disaster response
Qualification
Required
Graduation from an accredited four-year college. Experience managing complex projects may substitute for college degree on a year-for-year basis
Minimum of three years' experience as a project manager including leading complex, multi-year projects
Knowledge of federal and state Medicaid and CHIP laws, regulations as well as federal laws and legislation
Knowledge of project management processes and best practices
Skill in facilitating and coordinating effective meetings and leading teams
Skill in synthesizing, analyzing, and evaluating highly complicated and technical information and translating it into easily understandable and concise documents and oral presentations for agency executives, elected officials, and the public
Skill in identifying project risks and gaps and developing creative and workable solutions to address complex problems and policy issues
Skill in interpersonal relationships and emotional intelligence, including the ability to work with people under pressure, negotiate among multiple parties, resolve conflicts, and establish and maintain effective working relationships
Skill in negotiation, coordination, collaboration, and facilitation
Skill in Smartsheet and Microsoft Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio
Ability to analyze complex information and develop plans to address identified issues
Ability to manage complex initiatives with independent judgment
Ability to lead, facilitate and coordinate teams across different departments
Ability to apply independent judgment in making critical decisions
Ability to think creatively and support creative thinking in staff, while effectively managing and motivating staff to achieve optimal performance
Ability to plan, assign and/or delegate work to project team members
Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve agency and project goals
Preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred. If not certified, must be eligible to obtain credential within 8 months of hire
Experience managing projects related to the healthcare payor industry, Medicaid, CHIP, or Medicare preferred
Experience in Smartsheet Administration, preferred
Benefits
100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
A defined benefit pension plan
Generous time off benefits
Numerous opportunities for career advancement
Company
Texas Health and Human Services
Texas Health and Human Services is an agency that focuses on improving health, safety and well-being.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Dr. Napoleon Broughton
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