Job Details:
Job Title: Junior Project Manager (Medicaid Enterprise System)
Supplier Name: Accede Solutions
Job Location: 100% Remote (Some Travel)
Shift: Business hours
Duration: 6-12+ Months contract (possibilities of extension)
Job description:
Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) Junior Project Manager to assist with leading the delivery of defined MES projects or major workstreams within complex, multi-vendor programs supporting State Medicaid Agencies (SMAs) and other Health and Human Services (HHS) clients.
This role is responsible for execution-level ownership, including planning, coordination, risk management, and stakeholder alignment across system integrators, vendors, and client teams.
The MES Project Manager ensures delivery outcomes are achieved on time, within scope, and aligned with program objectives.
Travel Expectations: Travel to support client engagements up to 2 times per quarter is anticipated.
Qualified Candidates will:
Lead delivery of ad hoc Advisory Services requests from the client including planning, execution, and monitoring of scope, schedule, and client alignment
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
Qualified Candidates will have:
5 - 8 years of consulting 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 experienc
