Project Manager – Medicaid

Our client is looking for a contract Project Manager – Medicaid. This is a hybrid role, local to Canton, MA. However, the client is amenable to remote work as long as the candidate resides in CST or EST.

As the Project Manager - Medicaid, you will be the driving force behind the successful execution of large-scale, cross-functional projects that aim to mitigate organizational risk and maximize strategic opportunities. Reporting to the Director of the Corporate Program Management Office (CPMO), you will be responsible for all phases of the project management lifecycle for complex, high-risk projects that span 6-18 months and often involve external vendors.

Contract Duration: 6-Months

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor s degree or relevant experience (advanced degree preferred).
• Requires strong Medicaid experience.
• Strongly preferred certifications: PMP and Agile.
• 10-15 years of project management experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience in process management.
• Minimum 2 years experience in health insurance operations (if PMP certified) or 4 years (if not).
• Experience with CQI, TQM, PDCA, PMBOK, or other formal improvement techniques.
• Proven track record of meeting project deadlines with successful outcomes.
• Ability to thrive in a matrix-management, hands-on environment.
• Strong negotiating, influencing, and advocacy skills.
• Outstanding communication and relationship management skills.

What You Will Be Doing
Daily Responsibilities

• Drive successful execution of large-scale, cross-functional projects.
• Mitigate organizational risk and maximize strategic opportunities.
• Report to the Director of the Corporate Program Management Office (CPMO).
• Manage all phases of project lifecycle for complex, high-risk projects.
• Implement project management tools and methodologies.
• Evaluate cost and feasibility of multiple options to resolve project issues.
• Manage project budgets.
• Organize teams across business and technology.
• Develop relationships and navigate political issues.
• Perform strategic analysis and risk mitigation.
• Proactively identify conflict and integration issues.
• Remove obstacles by anticipating challenges.

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans/Disability/Women. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.