Project Manager (Medicaid) - Contract - Columbia, SC

Project Manager (Medicaid)

Location: Columbia, SC Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Interview Process: 1 round, Virtual/Online

Duration: 12 Months
Employment Type: Contract
Experience Required: 05+ Years

Candidate Location: Candidate MUST be a SC resident or willing to relocate to SC prior to starting the role at their own expense.

Project Scope:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to support multiple IT initiatives within the Medicaid domain. The role involves end-to-end project coordination, stakeholder management, and delivery oversight across complex healthcare IT projects.

Key Responsibilities:

·        Gather and assist in developing business and technical requirements.

·        Develop comprehensive project plans and ensure execution aligns with timelines and objectives.

·        Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.

·        Track and ensure timely completion of all deliverables with high quality standards.

·        Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders and management.

·        Coordinate with internal teams, external vendors, and stakeholders across multiple levels.

·        Maintain project documentation including plans, schedules, metrics, and reports.

·        Facilitate communication between technical teams and business users.

·        Support multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.

Required Skills & Experience:

·        5+ years of Project Management experience.

·        3+ years of experience in healthcare insurance or Medicaid IT projects.

·        Strong experience in project planning, effort estimation, and resource allocation.

·        Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Preferred Skills:

·        Experience with Medicaid or healthcare delivery systems.

·        PMP certification (preferred but not mandatory).

·        Strong exposure to healthcare IT environments.

·        MS Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Access

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).