Senior Project Manager - MMIS

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The Senior Project Manager leads delivery of a large-scale State Medicaid Fee-for-Service (FFS) technology program ensuring operational stability while executing modernization across MMIS (Medicaid Management Information System) and related programs.

This role owns end-to-end program execution—governance, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and stakeholder alignment—across multi-year initiatives and cross-functional teams.

Lead end-to-end delivery of a large State Medicaid Fee-for-Service (FFS) MMIS program, owning integrated plan, scope, schedule, quality, release/cutover, and operational stability.

Run governance and stakeholder engagement with State leadership, vendors, and internal executives; drive decisions, transparency, and escalation/resolution of issues.

Own program financials and controls (budgeting/forecasting, burn tracking, change control, cost-to-complete) for large, multi-year programs.

Drive modernization while reducing technical debt by building and executing a roadmap that improves capabilities without compromising production stability.

Lead platform and ecosystem modernization across hybrid multi-cloud and mainframe (z/OS) patterns, including secure multi-/single-tenant approaches and z/OS–cloud integration.

Build and lead high-performing cross-functional teams (40+), standardizing delivery playbooks and ensuring consistent execution across work streams.

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Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.

8+ years supporting or leading delivery of State Medicaid Fee-for-Service (FFS) technology initiatives, including MMIS (Medicaid Management Information System) and related modules (e.g., claims, provider, member, pharmacy, encounters).

10+ years in program/project management for large technology programs, including integrated master planning, dependency management, release planning, and cutover/go-live execution.

7+ years owning program financials for multi-year initiatives: budgeting/forecasting, burn tracking, cost-to-complete, and formal change control.

5+ years engaging in technology modernization spanning hybrid cloud and mainframe (z/OS) ecosystems, including at least one of: z/OS–cloud integration, API enablement, data integration, or modernization patterns that reduce technical debt while maintaining production stability.

Ability to travel 10-25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.

Ability to work onsite 100% of the time in Sacramento, CA.

Master’s Degree preferred.

PMP professional certification preferred.

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