Remote Senior Project Manager Medicaid & Health and Human Services

Senior Project Manager – Medicaid & Health and Human ServicesLocation: Remote – U.S.About Us:Known for “Delighting the Client” through performance, innovation, and an employee-centric culture, S2Tech is a fast-growing IT consulting company serving clients in over a quarter of the United States. We are widely recognized as a leading provider of both technical and business services in support of Health and Human Services-related projects. Feel free to learn more at www.s2tech.com.Why S2Tech?:Stable, privately-owned company with a strong reputation for building long-term client relationships through the delivery of consistent value-based service25+ years providing IT and Business services to private customers and government programs throughout the United StatesExpansive client portfolio and active projects – employees benefit from innovative project exposure and in-house skill development training/courses  Corporate culture that emphasizes the importance of family and promotes a healthy work-life balanceOffer competitive pay and a range of benefits, including:Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance – insurance premium assistance providedAdditional Insurance (Life, Disability, etc.)Paid Time Off401(k) Retirement Savings Plan & Health Savings AccountVarious training courses to promote continuous learningCorporate Wellness ProgramBe part of a company that gives back through its non-profit organization, Fortune Fund, which was launched in 2001. The goal of the Fortune Fund is to close the rural/urban divide by ensuring children in rural communities in India and the United States understand the importance of education & are aware of professional career opportunities, allowing them to link their professional & educational goalsJob Overview:S2Tech is continuously building relationships with experienced Project Managers to support upcoming Medicaid and Health & Human Services (HHS) modernization initiatives across the United States.This is a pipeline opportunity intended to identify highly qualified professionals for future consulting engagements supporting state government agencies, systems integrators, and Medicaid technology vendors. Projects may include MMIS modernization, Integrated Eligibility Systems, Provider Management, Claims Processing, Pharmacy, Data & Analytics, Enterprise PMO, and other large-scale digital transformation initiatives.Our Project Managers serve as trusted advisors to executive leadership while coordinating complex technology implementations involving state agencies, vendors, business stakeholders, and technical delivery teams.Responsibilities:Leading large Medicaid or HHS modernization initiatives from planning through implementationManaging project scope, schedule, budget, risks, issues, assumptions, and dependenciesDeveloping and maintaining integrated project plansFacilitating executive steering committees and governance meetingsCoordinating activities across business, technical, vendor, and client organizationsManaging multiple workstreams simultaneouslyDriving project accountability across cross-functional teamsMonitoring project health using KPIs, milestones, and performance metricsPreparing executive-level presentations, dashboards, and status reportsManaging RAID logs and ensuring timely issue resolutionSupporting procurement, contract management, and vendor coordination activitiesEnsuring compliance with state, federal, and CMS requirements where applicableSupporting organizational change management and implementation readinessIdentifying opportunities to leverage AI and automation to improve project execution and delivery efficiencyRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience8+ years of Project Management experience leading complex technology initiatives5+ years supporting Medicaid, Health & Human Services, or other government technology programsDemonstrated experience managing projects exceeding $5M in value and involving multiple stakeholder groupsStrong understanding of project management methodologies, including Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery modelsExperience leading geographically distributed project teamsExcellent executive communication and presentation skillsExperience facilitating workshops, governance meetings, and executive briefingsStrong risk management and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to balance strategic planning with day-to-day project executionPreferred Qualifications:Experience supporting one or more of the following:Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES)Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS)Integrated Eligibility Systems / SNAP / TANFChild WelfareChild SupportBehavioral HealthPublic HealthPharmacy Benefit Management (PBM)Care Management / Prior AuthorizationEnterprise Data Warehouse / Data ModernizationCloud MigrationSystem IntegrationEnterprise PMODesired Skills:Candidates with experience in the following areas are highly desired:Program governanceExecutive stakeholder managementStrategic planningPortfolio managementBudget managementVendor managementContract oversightRisk and issue managementOrganizational change managementBusiness process improvementRequirements managementQuality managementCMS certification supportAI-enabled project managementAzure DevOpsCertifications:Preferred certifications include:PMP (Project Management Professional)PMI-ACPPgMPScrum Master (CSM or equivalent)SAFe AgilistProsci Change ManagementITIL FoundationWhat Makes Someone Successful at S2Tech?:Our most successful Project Managers:Build trusted relationships with executive stakeholdersTake ownership and drive projects forward with minimal oversightAnticipate risks before they become issuesCommunicate clearly with both business and technical audiencesThrive in fast-paced consulting environmentsBring a collaborative, solutions-oriented mindsetLeverage emerging technologies, including AI, to improve delivery quality and team productivityWhy Join Our Talent Network?:By joining S2Tech's Project Management pipeline, you'll be considered for future opportunities supporting some of the nation's largest Medicaid and Health & Human Services modernization programs. Our consultants work alongside leading state agencies and industry partners to deliver innovative solutions that improve public services and healthcare outcomes. S2Tech is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer making decisions without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.