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NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative, and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Montgomery Alabama. This can be a remote position with limited travel to the client’s site. The Project Manager will play a key role in the successful cutover and modernization of an MMIS to a cloud environment with major project enhancements . The Project Manager will be primarily responsible for the health of their cohort project. The Project Manager will be responsible for performing, delegating and managing the activities within the cohort project team, working closely with direct business partners and vendor teams. He/she will actively participate in the development and delivery of program and quality management services and associated deliverables.The Project Manager will work under the direct leadership of the PMO Program Manager.Primary point of contact for vendor/cohortResponsible for the health and quality of the vendor/cohort project Responsible for keeping all phases of the vendor/cohort project on timeOversee daily activities of the vendor/cohort team including making assignments and maintaining control over the assignments, schedule, and performance of the project team membersDevelop and maintain a project schedule and monitor key milestones and deliverablesIdentify, manage and report on project risks and issuesPerform review / assessment of project deliverables, project work products, and other activities necessary of an effective PMO teamAssess project risk and evaluate the effectiveness of mitigation strategies appliedSupport NTT Project Management methodology, process and implementation guidanceAssist with the development, maintenance, and execution of the Program Management Plan and Integrated Project PlansMonitor progress and quality against the established Project Management PlanEvaluate whether the Contractor work plans, including tools and resource allocations, are appropriate and reasonable in meeting project timeframesParticipate in project activities and review and comment on essential project documents to ensure an effective project management process (including, but not limited to risk management, schedule and cost management, change management and issue resolution) is consistent with approved project plansMonitor outcomes of project controlling activities such as risk identification and mitigation, issue resolution, budget status, change requests affecting scope, etc. to ensure processes are being utilized, are effective, and updated as neededPrepare or contribute to status reports and agendas for weekly, bi-weekly, and monthly meetingsParticipate in and communicate organizational project strategy decisions.Required Qualifications:8+ Years of experience running multiple concurrent projects6+ Years of Medicaid Systems or operations project management experience 4+ Years of experience managing projects in their assigned area3 – 5 years of Experience managing multi-vendor projects3 - 5 years of strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Project 2 – 4 years of experience with Certification and CMS procurement requirements1 - 2 years performing procurement work (developing RFIs/RFPs, vendor selection and evaluation, etc.)Experience with Medicaid Information Technology Architecture (MITA) 3.0 including the maturity matrix and the Seven Conditions and StandardsWorking knowledge of Medicaid Transformation InitiativePMP or equivalent certification Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems or similar field or equivalent work experience.Preferred Skills:PMO ExperienceFamiliarity with CMS Certification Experience with state IT system procurement process Must be a team player and a consistent, dependable performer with an excellent work ethic, flexible "can-do" attitude, and a results-driven commitment to successExcellent problem-solving and customer service skillsExperience with communications and presentations to executive managementExperience with contract administration and vendor managementStrong leadership aptitude to foster a positive work environment that considers the dynamics of physical, social, psychological, and environmental factorsStrong interpersonal skills to build client rapport and develop/discipline/reward employeesAbility to handle ambiguity and changePosting Date:Department:IT Consultant - 1490510281

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