QA Senior Project Manager

Title:  Senior Project Manager, Healthcare Applications
Location: *Phoenix, AZ area is preferred, or US REMOTE, CST, PST, MST
Type: Long Term Project/Contract, W2
(not able to support agency referrals or corp-to-corp)
Rate: $44.85 hour W2

Position Summary:
Sr Project Manager for Medicaid Implementation- Accountable for the development, implementation and ongoing management of more complex projects which typically impact more than one of the following: process, system, product and/or function and may run a year in duration. Leads/manages all aspects of the project and or program such as planning, coordination, development, implementation including the financial implications while prioritizing work, resources and time. Ensures the end state of the project and/or business operations meets business objective(s) and that all deliverables and due dates are met. Highly collaborative process often requires managing relationships across the segments or multiple functional areas. Supports the business by recommending appropriate actions, strategies and/or alternatives to meet business needs.

Duties:
-Develop and implement strategic program/project plan to achieve business goals
• Proactively lead program and/or project by setting direction of medium to large projects, creating project plan, timeline identifying key milestones and additional resources needed on assigned project(s)
• Actively participates in all aspects of the document and verbal readiness reviews and is actively involved in Command Center issue/risk resolution.
• Identify gaps and recommend enhancements related to new and/or existing products, services and operational processes based on broad view of the organization
• Solicit and evaluate internal and external customer/regulator feedback to enhance continuous quality improvement
• Manage program/project budget and/or financial implications
• Facilitate/present influencing various internal (these may be cross-functional/segment) and external parties (e.g., vendor, regulators, etc.)
• Identify risks and/or issues that may stall project and address them by either resolving the issue, creating an alternative solution, or effectively escalating for resolution
• Track progress and communicate project(s) status on a regular basis to stakeholders
• Build communication plan for implementation to ensure all impacted parties are informed of progress, next steps, issues, etc.
• Mentor and/or manage project team members (including other project managers) either directly or through matrixed relationships
• Act as an advocate for change may require influencing others to see the value in project, including managing interpersonal sensitivities and articulating the strategic view to ensure project alignment

Required Job Qualifications:
• 5-7 years of successful project management experience in health operations, system application implementations or similar disciplines with increasingly more complex projects across a highly-matrixed organization
• 3 year of master-user or skilled-user expertise with Asana, Microsoft Office tools, specifically Word, Excel, Project, SharePoint and Visio.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Relationship leadership and change management 
• Demonstrated project successes with related disciplines: business process development, implementations, migrations, system upgrades, automation replacement, operational improvements, etc.
• Demonstrated skills in building/directing an internal team to collaborate with a broad team of SMEs from diverse organizational backgrounds to effectively meet project goals and affect change
• Project/program expertise in stakeholder facilitations, communications and relationship management
• Deep experience with project management fundamental skills: planning, controlling, leading, risk/issue management, budget management, including written, oral and presentation skills
• Flexibility / Adaptability
• Self-Starter and Finisher
• Driver to results
• Quick learner / study
• Accountability
• Optimism
• Candid / honest
• Commitment to Medicaid value proposition
• Effective communication (oral, written presentation) at most senior level
• Organizational skills
• Business acumen / emotional intelligence
• Collaboration and facilitation
• Critical thinking and negotiation skills
• Relationship management
• Problem solving

Education:
BS or BA or equivalent experience
PMP or other similar project certification preferred, but not require

Background check to include Edu/Employment, Criminal, Drug Screen, Fingerprinting
 

About NTT Data :

NTT DATA is a recognized leader in IT and business services, including cloud, data and applications, headquartered in Texas. As part of NTT DATA, a $30 billion trusted global innovator with a combined global reach of over 80 countries, we help clients transform through business and technology consulting, industry and digital solutions, applications development and management, managed edge-to-cloud infrastructure services, BPO, systems integration and global data centers. We are committed to our clients' long-term success. Visit nttdata.com or LinkedIn to learn more.

NTT DATA is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants without regarding to race, color, religion, citizenship, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please inform your recruiter so that we may connect you with the appropriate team.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting hourly range for this remote role is 40-44.85 hr . This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.