Project Manager - Urgent Role

We are looking to hire a brilliant Project Manager to join our passionate team at RAPS CONSULTING INC in Edison, NJ.
Growing your career as a Full Time Project Manager is an amazing opportunity to develop productive skills.
If you are strong in presentation, cooperation and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Project Manager at RAPS CONSULTING INC today!

Job Description Title: Project Manager/Project Lead

Duration:12Months

Position: C2C

Visa: Open for all category

Pay rate: 55-65$/hr

Experience: 6-7 years.

Client State of South Carolina

Location: Hybrid ( CLEMSON UNIVERSITY. )


Need to be a self-started, able to manage time while working remotely.
Work within the the business hours of operation, be prepared for meetings, presentations, etc.


**Bachelors Degree and PMP required**


SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
THIS POSITION INCLUDES THE POTENTIAL FOR WORKING ON MULTIPLE PROJECTS RELATED TO THE MEDICAID SYSTEM OF S.C. THIS POSITION INVOLVES COORDINATING PROJECTS WITH SC DHHS MEDICAID IT STAFF AND THE MEDICAID IT SERVICES STAFF AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY.


DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under limited supervision, 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. The Project Manager will report to the Medicaid IT Services PMO Manager. This is an individual contributor position with no responsibilities for human resource management (e.g., hiring, performance management). Candidates must be self-starters and highly motivated.


Job Duties:
Follows established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) of Medicaid IT Services.
• Develops and maintains documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle.
• Is responsible for managing and directing the initiation, planning, execution, control, and closeout phases of the project lifecycle for small to large projects.
• Coordinates and manages projects using project management methodologies from inception through completion.
• Develops work plan(s).
• Controls scope and schedule to ensure project deliverables, milestones and required tasks completed as planned and on time.
• Oversees the development and execution of communication plan.
• Prepares status reports and provides updates to project stakeholders, sponsors, champion, etc.
• Identifies potential problems.
• Facilitates problem resolution by determining or recommending and implementing a risk mitigation strategy.
• Possesses ability to build a collaborative and high-performing project team with project resources.
• Works within the structure of Change Management and Release Management to coordinate implementations to the Medicaid System of South Carolina.
• This position may require working more than 40 hours per week on an as-needed basis, including weekends.
• Maintain project roadmap(s)
• Knowledge and experience with designing and developing project related dashboards
• Knowledge and experience with Process writing, stakeholder feedback and present to Senior Leadership within the Organization


REQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
PROJECT MANAGEMENT. STRONG
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS. STRONG
NALYTICAL, CONCEPTUAL, AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS.
KNOWLEDGE OF SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT LIFE CYCLE.
DVANCED MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL, AND MICROSOFT PROJECT, MICROSOFT POWER BI, MICROSOFT PROJECT WEB APP, MICROSOFT TEAMS.


SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION SKILLS (WRITTEN AND ORAL), ADAPTABILITY, FLEXIBILITY, SELF-MOTIVATION, TIME MANAGEMENT, ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY IN A STRESSFUL ENVIRONMENT


PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):
HEALTHCARE CLAIMS PROCESSING
PROCESS DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT


REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of project management experience.


REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS:
Project Management Professional (PMP)

Benefits of working as a Project Manager in Edison, NJ:

● Excellent benefits
● Company offers career progression opportunities
● Attractive package