Senior Project Manager in Dallas, TX

eConsultAmerica is a preferred vendor supplier on assignment with a government healthcare provider. Our client is seeking an experienced and savvy Senior Project Manager. This is a 2 year (24 Month) contracting/consulting opportunity that will be based in Little Rock, AR. Our client is offering partial relocation assistance. If you are interested please forward a brief cover-letter and your updated resume and we will respond back within one (1) business day. US Citizens or Green Card holders only apply. Position DetailsOur client is seeking a proven a senior-level Project Manager with Medicaid systems experience who will help manage the entire life cycle of outsourcing and implementing a new system. This will entail RFP development, vendor selection, and implementation. The client will be creating a RFP to replace the existing MMIS with new systems and technology. The current MMIS is outsourced as will the new solution. An Independent Verification & Validation Contractor (IV&V) is in place to create the RFP. This position will be responsible for working with the client to verify and validate the scope of the desired MMIS and interact with the IV&V to insure RFP content and purpose match the client's vision. The Project Manager will assist in evaluating potential solutions, vendor selection, and oversee implementation.Roles and Responsibilities* Act as intermediary between Independent RFP Verification & Validation (IV&V) contractor and DMS project managers* Act as intermediary between the new MMIS Design, Development, and Implementation (DDI) contractor and Division of Medical Services (DMS) project managers* Help the client monitor work plan activities and deliverables of IV&V and DDI contractors* Independently verify and interpret activities and recommendations of IV&V and DDI contractors* Evaluate level of work required to oversee the two contractors and their work products and recommend additional staffing levels* Overseeing user testing during DDI phase* Oversee data transfer and transition between current MMIS and replacement MMIS *Coordinate Health Information Exchange (HIE) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) activities with the State Medical Health IT Plan Program Manager (SMHP) and DMS project managers* Designing RFPBEST INDUSTRY – Government/HealthcareBEST DEPARTMENT – Project Management Experience: Bachelors Degree is required.20 years of formal project management experience is required. NO EXCEPTIONS!A minimum of 4 years of Medicaid Systems and/or Operations experience is required.A minimum of 5 years of large systems RFP development experience is required.12 years of IT systems development is required.15 years of SLC experience is required.10 years of large-scale IT implementation experience is required.10 years of extensive MS Project experience is required.15 years of PM methodology experience is required.PMP certification is required.CompensationNegotiable To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here