IT Project Manager - Medicaid Eligibility Systems

Must-Haves: 5+ years of project management on large, multi-stakeholder technology or policy implementations 3+ years on Medicaid eligibility, enrollment, or public assistance programs Experience with state agencies, vendors, and federal requirements Strong planning, RAID management, and reporting in MS Project, Smartsheet, or Jira Agile, waterfall, and hybrid delivery experience Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

What You'll Do: Plan and manage Medicaid eligibility system changes and policy implementations Build integrated plans, schedules, and milestones across agency, vendor, and delivery teams Run a disciplined RAID log and escalate early Lead implementation of H.R. 1 requirements within mandated deadlines Coordinate with eligibility vendors, MCOs, SNAP, and MMIS Facilitate status meetings and steering committees Manage scope, change requests, and budget, including federal funding documentation Support testing, training, and go-live readiness

Nice-to-Haves: PMP certification CMS oversight, APDs, or state system certification SNAP or integrated eligibility familiarity Mississippi Medicaid experience What You'll Get $120,000 to $140,000 base salary High-impact public-sector work A transparent, accountable firm culture

About the Company: A boutique consulting firm delivering strategy, process, technology, and training services to public-sector and commercial clients across the Gulf South.