[Remote] Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) Project Manager

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BerryDunn is a client-centered professional services firm specializing in consulting for Health and Human Services. The Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) Project Manager will lead the execution of MES projects, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with program objectives while coordinating with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of project-level initiatives or major workstreams within MES programs, including planning, execution, and monitoring of scope, schedule, and deliverables
• Serve as a primary day-to-day client interface for assigned projects or workstreams, ensuring clear communication and alignment with client stakeholders
• Coordinate across vendors, system integrators, and internal teams to support effective execution in multi-stakeholder environments
• Support vendor oversight activities, including tracking performance, risks, and deliverables against program expectations
• Identify, manage, and communicate project-level risks, issues, and dependencies, driving timely resolution and escalation when needed
• Execute within established program governance structures (e.g., PMO/PgMO), ensuring adherence to reporting, documentation, and decision-making processes
• Contribute to the development of MES deliverables such as APDs, ConOps, roadmaps, RFPs, and federal reporting artifacts, with ownership of assigned sections or components
• Apply knowledge of Medicaid systems and operations (e.g., eligibility, claims, provider management) to inform project execution and problem solving
• Support system integration and interoperability activities, including coordination across MES modules and related HHS systems
• Manage and mentor project team members, supporting task execution, quality, and professional development
• Support business development activities, including proposal contributions and opportunity identification, as needed

Skills

• 6-8+ years of experience in Medicaid, Health and Human Services (HHS), or public sector consulting
• Demonstrated experience leading projects or major workstreams within Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) initiatives
• Experience operating within a consulting services delivery model, including project management, vendor coordination, and client engagement
• Proven ability to manage execution within complex, multi-stakeholder environments, including vendors, system integrators, and government entities
• Experience supporting vendor performance management and tracking delivery outcomes
• Experience engaging with client stakeholders, including the ability to communicate effectively and support informed decision-making
• Experience working within structured project or program governance frameworks (e.g., PMO or PgMO)
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, including mentoring, coaching, and coordinating work across team members
• Strong knowledge of Medicaid systems (e.g., MMIS, Eligibility and Enrollment) and/or HHS IT solutions
• Project Management Professional certification or equivalent experience
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams with defined scope and timelines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft tools (e.g., Office, SharePoint)
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Benefits

• Eligible employees have access to benefits that go beyond what’s expected to support their physical, mental, career, social, and financial well-being.

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