IT Project Manager – Project Lead

Requisition Name: Project Manager

Duration: 12+ months with possible extension
Location : Clemson, SC

The Project Manager manages and coordinates all tasks associated with one or more small-to-large projects or a component of a larger project of minimal to moderate complexity and risk.

Required Certifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Responsibilities

• Adheres to established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes for Medicaid IT services.
• Creates and maintains documentation throughout all phases of system replacement initiatives.
• Manages and oversees the initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout stages for projects of varying size and complexity.
• Coordinates and directs projects from inception through completion using standard project management methodologies.
• Develops and maintains project work plans.
• Monitors scope and schedule to ensure deliverables, milestones, and tasks are completed as planned and on time.
• Oversees the creation and execution of communication plans.
• Prepares status reports and provides ongoing updates to stakeholders, sponsors, and leadership.
• Identifies potential risks and issues and facilitates resolution by recommending and implementing mitigation strategies.
• Builds and supports a collaborative, high-performing project team.
• Works within established Change Management and Release Management frameworks to support system implementations.
• Demonstrates experience in designing and developing project-related dashboards.
• Possesses experience in process documentation, gathering stakeholder feedback, and presenting to senior leadership.
• This position may require working more than 40 hours per week on an as-needed basis, including weekends.

Required Skills (in order of importance):

• Project management expertise
• Strong organizational, analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Microsoft Project, Power BI, Project Web App, Teams, and mainframe environments

Preferred Skills (in order of importance):

• Healthcare claims processing
• Process development and management
• Incident and change management

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor s degree
• 6-12 years of project management experience