Senior Project Manager (WMS2SPI) – Project Internal Only
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Thurston County, WA - USA
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Job Summary
- Description
Senior Project Manager (WMS2/SPI) Project Internal Only
This is a project position funded through June 30th 2028.
This opportunity is internal and available to current HCA employees only.
This Senior Project Manager role offers the rare opportunity to shape statewide healthcare policy directly manage a multibillion-dollar federal initiative (MTP 2.0) and drive meaningful improvements in health equity and services.
All HCA employees will apply an equity lens to their work which may include but is not limited to all analyses of core business and processes.
About the division:
The Strategy Policy and Innovation division (SPI) of HCA is statutorily directed to study all state-purchased health care alternative health care delivery systems and strategies for the procurement of health services and to coordinate state agency efforts to develop and implement uniform policies across state purchased health care programs. SPI serves as the focal point for coordinating the agencys strategy affordability and health policy efforts. The division is structured to provide expert direction consultation and support for these activities. SPI is responsible for driving policy design development and implementation of health reform and health transformation activities and program development and refinements for all programs.
About the position:
This position is responsible for directing and managing 1115 waiver demonstration projects that require multiple agencies and cross-agency coordination on elements that may affect all aspects of HCAs business including staff IT development business processes statewide policy development implementation service delivery and operational support. Various waiver projects will range in scope of size (including breadth of stakeholders) impact and risk.
This position is eligible to telework but is frequently required to report on-site to meet business need. The default assigned work location of all Health Care Authority (HCA) positions both on-site and telework eligible positions is within the State of Washington. This position reports to Olympia WA. Frequency of onsite work will vary based on business and operational needs. All agency employees are required to report on-site in Olympia on their first and last days of employment to pick up and return state-issued equipment regardless of telework status or location.
- Duties
Some of what you will do:
- Utilizes advanced management skills and principles organizational leadership skills and understanding of HCAs business and technical concepts to ensure timelines and deliverables are achieved issues are documented and resolved and risks associated with projects mitigated.
- Works and coordinates directly with internal and external stakeholders senior management advisory committees steering committees executive sponsors project teams other state agencies and project portfolio management staff.
- Develops implements and maintains project management plans and planning documents utilizing standard best practice project management processes tools and templates.
- Creates the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) for the project which contains detailed activities tasks task dependencies work effort and deliverables for the project. Based on documented WBS and staffing levels sets maintains and manages the project schedule.
- Actively manages issues and risks. Provides leadership in the identification documentation and resolution of project issues and risks.
- Responsible for ensuring all requested changes are documented assessed and follow the defined change management processes.
- Qualifications
Required qualifications:
Qualifying candidates will meet one of the following criteria options:
All options are required to have completion of a Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate.
Option 1:
- Bachelors degree.
- Five (5) years of hands-on experience managing projects in a wide range of subject areas (such as IT facilities service delivery operational support or organizational change).
Option 2:
- Nine (9) years of experience in the related fields above.
Required competencies:
- The ability to take action to learn and grow.
- The ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Preferred qualifications:
Project management knowledge skills and ability to:
- Apply Project Management methodologies tools and techniques to include initiating planning executing controlling and closing a project.
- Facilitate large diverse groups.
- Plan lead organize and control work performed by project team members.
- Identify mitigate and manage project risks.
- Ability to maintain high ethics and integrity.
- Demonstrate commitment to quality diversity and public service values.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word Excel PowerPoint and Microsoft Project).
- Continuous improvement skills including process improvement and use of feedback from clients and stakeholders to increase agency effectiveness and efficiency.
- Ability to manage highly skilled professionals who will aid in the successful implementation and development of various projects.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to:
- Interact effectively with others across a broad spectrum of managerial administrative and professional staff.
- Write clearly and effectively.
- Understand and communicate complex information.
Leadership skills with the ability to:
- Help grow and maintain high performing organization.
- Mentor staff in other areas of the division to promote use of project management skills.
- Think creatively.
- Participate in group problem solving and decision making.
- Network with internal and external stakeholders.
- Work independently.
- Organize and prioritize a wide range of responsibilities.
- Develop timely action plans and status reports.
Knowledge of:
- State and Agency IT Portfolio Management policies standards and processes.
- HCA vision mission programs and systems.
- Federal and state laws rules and regulations.
- Lean methodologies.
- HCA administrative policy and procedures in procurement.
- Washington state contracts training and certification.
- Washington state legislative budget and authorizing environment.
How to apply:
Only candidates who reflect the minimum qualifications on their NEOGOV profile will be considered. Failure to follow the application instructions below may lead to disqualification.- A cover letter that specifically addresses how you meet the qualifications for this position
- Current resume
To take advantage of veteran preference please do the following:
- Attach a copy of your DD214 (Member 4 long-form copy) NGB 22 or USDVA signed verification of service letter.
- Please black out any PII (personally identifiable information) data such as social security numbers. Include your name as it appears on your application in .
- Supplemental Information
About HCA:
Functioning as both the states largest health care purchaser and its behavioral health authority the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is a leader in ensuring Washington residents have the opportunity to be as healthy as possible.There are three pillars of our work: Apple Health (Medicaid); the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) and School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) programs; and behavioral health and recovery. Under these pillars HCA purchases health care including behavioral health treatment for more than 2.7 million Washington residents and provides behavioral health prevention crisis and recovery supports to all Washington residents.
What we have to offer:- Meaningful work with friendly co-workers who care about those we serveVoices of HCA
- A clear agency mission that drives our work and is person-centeredHCAs Mission Vision & Values
- A healthy work/life balance including alternative/flexible schedules and mobile work options.
- A great total compensation and benefit packageWA State Government Benefits
- A safe pleasant workplace in a convenient location with restaurants and shopping nearby.
- And free parking!
Notes:
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment.
HCA is an equal opportunity employer. We value the importance of creating an environment in which all employees can feel respected included and empowered to bring unique ideas to the agency. HCA has five employee resource groups (ERGs). ERGs are voluntary employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse inclusive workplace aligned with HCAs mission.Our diversity and inclusion efforts include embracing different cultures backgrounds and viewpoints while fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.Studies have shown women racial and ethnic minorities and persons of disability are less likely to apply for jobs unless they feel they meet every qualification as described in a job description. Persons over 40 years of age disabled and Vietnam era veterans as well as people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are also encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about the required qualifications or how your experience relates to them please contact us at. Persons with disabilities needing assistance in the application process or those needing this job announcement in an alternative format may contact Angelic Matthews at
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