Project Manager 3 - Medicaid Project Portfolio Manager

　　Posting Begin Date: 2024/01/24

　　Posting End Date: 2024/02/07

　　Category: Project Management

　　Sub Category: Professional

　　Work Type: Full Time

　　Remote: Flexible Hybrid

　　Location: Boise, ID, United States

　　Minimum Salary: 43.46

　　Maximum Salary: 43.46

　　Pay Rate Type: Hourly

　　Description

　　DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND INDEPENDENCE OF IDAHOANS

　　People Making a Difference!

　　Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

　　The Division of Medicaid is seeking a highly skilled and experiencedProject Portfolio Managerto oversee our project portfolio, ensuring alignment with our business strategy and objectives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

　　BENEFITS:

　　BEST RETIREMENT AVAILABLE IN THE NATION

　　We have one of the Nation's best state retirement systems (https://www.persi.idaho.gov/members-1/) (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit.

　　OTHER EXCELLENT BENEFITS

　　excellent medical, dental and vision (https://ogi.idaho.gov/benefits-plans/) insurance- (full-time/30+ hours per week) employee only coverage for PPO $65/month for medical and vision & $11.80/month for dental

　　generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start

　　11 paid holidays a year

　　paid parental leave

　　multiple savings plans, optional 401K, and optional 457

　　basic life insurance for employee and family (employee covered at one times annual salary; spouse covered at $10,000; child covered at $5,000)

　　wellness programs

　　ongoing training opportunities

　　an opportunity for student loan forgiveness (https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service)

　　and more!

　　EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:

　　Direct a team of Project Managers for the Division of Medicaid, including direct supervision of project managers.

　　Develop and implement portfolio management processes and policies.

　　Oversee the project selection and prioritization process.

　　Coordinate and align project goals with DHW's strategic objectives.

　　Manage resource allocation across the portfolio, ensuring optimal utilization.

　　Monitor and report on portfolio performance, including project status, risks, and financial metrics.

　　Facilitate communication and collaboration among project managers and stakeholders.

　　Lead portfolio review meetings and provide decision support to senior management.

　　Implement continuous improvement initiatives within the portfolio management framework.

　　Mentor and guide project managers and teams.

　　PMP, PgMP, or other relevant certifications are highly desirable.

　　MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

　　You must possess all the minimum qualifications below to pass the exam for this position. Please make sure your resume or work history supports your meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to do this may disqualify you from being considered for this position. It is highly recommended to attach a one-page cover letter to your application to demonstrate how you meet the requirements below.

　　Experience managing staff.

　　Experience managing major projects including development of project scope, goals, work plans, timelines, and implementation strategies.

　　Experience developing measurement processes/methods for assessing progress toward goals and project outcomes.

　　Experience preparing and presenting oral presentations to groups.

　　Experience developing and monitoring contacts.

　　Experience above typically requires at least one year of experience with responsibility for all the essential elements of management, plus responsibility for two or more major projects. Experience should include work or volunteer experience with responsibility for preparing and making presentations to groups and approximately two years of professional experience developing contract conditions and monitoring them for compliance.

　　Below is preferred experience. It is not required for the position but applicants with this experience may receive consideration over other applicants.

　　Experience forming, facilitating, and coordinating cross functional groups of business and technical stakeholders for completing projects.Gained by at least two years of experience where forming, facilitating, and leading cross functional groups of business and technical stakeholders to achieve objectives were primary responsibilities.

　　Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

　　Learn About a Career with DHW (https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/about-dhw/dhw-careers)

　　*PLEASE NOTE: application assistance is not available after the business hours listed below, on the weekends, or on holidays and you must apply before 4:59 pm on the closing date. When applying, use CHROME as your browser to avoid complications.

　　If you have questions, please contact us at:

　　Email is the quickest way to get an answer to your questions.

　　(answered Monday through Friday during business hours MST)

　　EMAIL: [email protected]

　　PHONE: (208) 334-0681

　　EEO/ADA/Veteran:

　　The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

　　The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

　　Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.