Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

FT / PT Status Full-Time
Benefits EligibilityThis position is eligible for a full benefits package.
Salary $41.09 - $65.15 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office Hybrid

Recruiter Angela Rhodes
Application Deadline 9/30/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

Key Responsibilities

JobDescription
The Senior Project Manager (SPM) will lead and have overall responsibility for thesuccess of assigned Medicaid programs with a focus on budgeting planningscheduling quality policy operations from start to finish. Assist increating contracts and advanced planning documents (APDs) act as a primaryliaison with business partners and contractors. The SPM will manage multiplecomplex programs simultaneously and will ensure compliance with state andfederal procedures policies and regulations and certifications. Oversee andmanage waiver programs and other assigned programs including the 1115 JusticeWaiver program. This position may require on-site duties in a carceral facility.

Asa Senior Project Manager you will:

• Communicate efficiently and effectively.
• Do relevant business partners and contractors regarding risk goals/visions tasked to be completed and all essential information.
• Communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing. This may include presenting to community partners stakeholders and legislative committees regarding programs and operations.
• Identify an address potential barriers risk and other obstacles hindering the program from moving forward.
• Develop analytical approaches to answer different questions address challenges and provide/Present accurate recommendations with a quick turnaround.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary management and senior leadership to achieve outcomes according to department and organization needs.
• Make a decision or solve a problem by using logic to identify key facts explore alternatives and propose quality solutions.
• Use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles reasons or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
• Create a program plan that includes scope objectives timeline milestone and deliverables.
• Work with business partners and contractors to complete assigned task(s).
• Ensure all applicable federal and state laws rules regulations and or policies and procedures including title XIX Of the Social Security Act and Utah Medicaid program.
• Ability to manage multiple complex programs simultaneously.
• Supervise and manage a team of case managers.

Supplemental Information

• An offer of employment will be contingent on the applicant successfully passing a DHHS background check.
• This position is currently a hybrid of two (2) days in-office and three (3) remote work days. Please note a positions eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
• Effective July 1 2021 State of Utah Employees must either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to Utah within 30 days of their start date.
• Risks found in the typical office setting which is adequately lighted heated and ventilated e.g. safe use of office equipment avoiding trips and falls observing fire regulations etc.
• Typically the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however there may be some walking standing bending carrying light items driving an automobile etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

Qualifications

Preferredqualifications:

• Minimum five years of healthcare program management experience.
• A bachelors degree from accredited institution.
• Medicaid program management experience.
• A program management professional (PgMP) certification.
• Experience with Jira ServiceNow and or AWS Cloud services.
• Experience with Microsoft vision. SharePoint and Office Suite.
• Experience with Google Suite.
• Working knowledge of program management methodologies.
• Prior experience with managed care care management Medicaid population and policies health information technology and or provider network support.
• Combination. Of healthcare and CMS regulatory program and certification experience.

About the Role

Location
288 North 1460 West
Salt Lake City Utah 84116
United States
Background Check Required Yes
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

The Agency
For more information on the Division of Integrated Healthcare please visit our website.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

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