Medicaid Project Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Hawaii.

📋 Description

• Conduct research on Medicaid policies and regulations relevant to H.R. 1.

• Convert policy, program, and operational requirements into system specifications and implementation tasks.

• Oversee and synchronize workstream schedules, deliverables, resources, risks, issues, and overall project outcomes.

• Act as the main point of contact between Hawaiʻi Med-QUEST, BerryDunn, project teams, vendors, and external stakeholders.

• Manage Jira tracking and status reporting for activities related to H.R. 1.

• Organize regular workstream meetings, client/vendor interactions, leadership discussions, follow-up items, and cross-workstream dependencies.

• Evaluate workstream materials, meeting notes, client-facing documents, SOPs, templates, trackers, and process documentation.

• Identify risks, blockers, decisions, and dependencies, and facilitate timely resolutions.

• Serve as a senior systems advisor concerning system implementations, Medicaid claims, and operational implications.

• Deliver communications, status updates, and strategic advice to clients, vendors, leadership, and project stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in conducting policy and federal regulations research and converting findings into policy directives, system specifications, and operational guidance.

• Familiarity with Medicaid member eligibility processes and enhancements to enterprise systems.

• Knowledge of Medicaid membership renewals and dis-enrollments.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, facilitation, organizational skills, and meticulous attention to detail.

• Understanding of quality assurance/control procedures and proactive problem-solving.

• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment and coordinate with various stakeholders.

• Proficient in using Jira or similar project management software.

• Experience in coordinating recurring meetings and ensuring workstream alignment.

• Skilled in reviewing project documentation and process materials for quality and thoroughness.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications and artificial intelligence tools.

• At least three (3) years of experience in the past five (5) years in a similar project management, program management, or consulting role.

• A Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or four years of relevant experience as an equivalent substitute.

• Preferred experience in supporting healthcare, government, public sector, or Medicaid initiatives.

• Experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and workstreams.

• Proven ability to lead project teams and collaborate with clients, vendors, and leadership.

• Experience in managing project timelines, risks, issues, and deliverables.

• Availability to work during Hawaii Standard Time (HST) hours.

• Willingness to travel approximately 30%–50% of the time, including trips to Hawaiʻi.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligible employees can access benefits that promote physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being.

• Reasonable accommodations are available for the application, interview, or essential job functions.

• Opportunities for learning, development, and culture initiatives aimed at well-being.