• Richmond, VA
• Posted on August 6, 2025
  Contract Length: 10 months with the possibility of extending based on performance.
  **Richmond, VA candidates ONLY required.
  Hybrid on-site/telework (3 days in the office). Parking is NOT provided for contractors

The Project Manager will report directly to the Project Management Office (PMO) Director and lead multiple, complex IT initiatives within the modular Medicaid Enterprise System (MES).
The Project Manager will initiate, plan, execute, monitor/control, and close projects as assigned and in accordance with state/federal regulations and industry best practices. The Project Manager will propose innovative solutions and business process improvements, manage project risks and issues, work independently within the PMO structure, and curate project organizational process assets and reports.
The incumbent will also provide counsel and advice to the PMO Director on all operational issues within PMO including, but not limited to staffing, contracts, meetings, and process improvements. The position will ensure streamlined activities within PMO based on the priorities of the Director and the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) including ensuring project deadlines are met and technical/operational issues are elevated and resolved when necessary.
The candidate will interact and coordinate with all levels of the client, including with external vendors, federal partners, and oversight entities, including the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Virginia IT Agency (VITA), Virginia Office of Attorney General (OAG), and others.
Required/Desired Skills
Exp with Agile and Waterfall software development concepts

Required

10

Years
Exp with sr level Project Management practices and principles; Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC)

Required

10

Years
Exp with Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Required

10

Years
Experience with successfully leading project teams through implementations, including at least one successfully led project of $1M or higher.

Required

10

Years
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Required
MITA Architecture

Desired
Vendor management and contract oversight

Highly desired

5

Years
Working knowledge of Advance Planning Document (APD) process for obtaining federal grants from CMS

Highly desired

5

Years
Knowledge of/experience with MS Project, including creating, managing, analyzing, and reportion on integrated project schedules

Highly desired

10

Years
Working knowledge of or experience with Medicaid and/or other health claims processing systems

Highly desired

5

Years
Health information exchanges and system interoperability

Highly desired