IT Project Manager 1

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

What You Will Do at ODM:

Office: Data & Integrated Systems

Bureau: Infrastructure & Operations

Classification: IT Project Manager 1 (PN )

Job Overview:

The Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) is seeking an experienced IT project manager to manage system issue remediation audits and security projects for the Ohio Medicaid Enterprise Systems (OMES) Fiscal Intermediary (FI) Single Pharmacy Benefits Manager (SPBM) and Provider Network Management (PNM) systems. As an IT Project Manager your responsibilities will include:

• Managing all phases of assigned project (i.e. integration scope time cost quality resource communication risk and procurement).
• Managing and promoting functional designs of systems by assisting business areas (e.g. Provider Network Management Fiscal Operations Data & Integrated Systems Policy Claims Operations SPBM) and subject matter experts (SMEs) in the definition of project scope design development and implementation according to business needs.
• Coordinating with SMEs and vendors to manage and communicate assigned project timelines including milestones for design development testing and implementation for target programs.
• Interviewing stakeholders to determine needs and expectations; acting as liaison with stakeholders to obtain feedback; reviewing evaluating and responding to project inquiries and concerns.
• Maintaining regular contact with stakeholders to ensure user needs and program requirements are met obtaining feedback and ensuring system integrity and accuracy.
• Analyzing and interpreting federal and state legislation and regulations to ensure end user operations are compliant with rules timeframes and program processes.
• Ensuring system implementation of state and federal rules governing Medicaid policy.
• Serving as agency representative of sub-projects in public forums (e.g. user groups committees county agencies) and making project presentations to educate/train end users.

THIS POSITION IS UNCLASSIFIED PER 124.11 (A) (9) OHIO REVISED CODE.

Compensation is as listed on the posting unless required by legislation or union contract.

This position is overtime exempt.

Travel required as needed. Must provide own transportation. Or in order to operate a state vehicle you must have a valid drivers license from state of residence.

Resumes and/or attachments are not reviewed. Therefore please provide detail in the work experience section of your application.

About Us:

Investing in opportunities for Ohioans that work for every person and every family in every corner of our state is at the hallmark of Governor DeWines agenda for Ohios future. To ensure Ohio is the best place to live work raise and family and start a business we must have strong schools a great quality of life and compassion for those who need our help.

Ohio Department of Medicaid plays a unique and necessary role in supporting the governors vision. As the single state Medicaid agency responsible for administering high-quality person-centric healthcare the department is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of nearly one in every four Ohioans served. We do so by:

• Delivering a personalized care experience to more than three million people served.
• Improving care for children and adults with complex behavioral health needs.
• Working collectively with our partners and providers to measurably strengthen wellness and health outcomes.
• Streamlining administrative burdens so doctors and healthcare providers have more time for patient care.
• Ensuring financial transparency and operational accountability across all Medicaid programs and services.

3 yrs. project management (i.e. management & development of project/program requirements design development testing/pilot training & full scale implementation) with experience to be commensurate with project/program &/or position description on file (e.g. specific human service program area management information sciences fiscal); 12 mos. budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.

-Or Successful completion of 2 yrs. post-secondary education majoring in business administration public administration computer science/information technology social science or health with major being commensurate with project to be assigned; 12 mos. budgeting & calculating cost projections of program/projects.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Project Management

Technical Skills: Gap Analysis LEAN Principles Systems Analysis

Professional Skills: Organizing and Planning Collaboration Continuous Improvement Innovation