Project Manager 3 (State Government Project)

Company Description

IQ Business Group is a leading provider of enterprise information management, EIM, solutions to highly regulated industries and the public sector. Our core competencies include ECM, records management (RM), business process and customer experience management, information exchange, and the design and automation of discovery-related processes.  Our subject matter experts (SMEs) and engineers combine industry intelligence with leading technologies to provide a broad range of services in strategy, operations, information technology (IT), systems engineering and integration, organization, change, and program management.

Job Description

Project managers are the people in charge of a specific project or projects within a company. As the project manager, your job is to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of the specific project you are working on. Project managers might work by themselves or be in charge of a team to get the job done. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required and should be noted on the resume. Proof of certification may be requested.

This is a Project Manager role to replace the current Program Integrity Case Tracker (PICT) system, the legacy case management system for the Medicaid Program Integrity (MPI), Chief Counsel Division, Surveillance Utilization Review (SUR) Acute Care Surveillance (ACS), and Targeted Queries teams (collectively known henceforth as “OIG Programs”), with a modern solution that supports enhanced functionality, improved operational efficiency, and the flexibility to incorporate future enhancements. Implements standard project management industry practices for Agile Teams. Understands the PMI framework as well as how to establish a project organization and methodology within Agile (Scrum) organizations. Understands business and technical objectives of a project and works closely with multiple key project stakeholders. Communicates to clients and IT teams. Creates project charters, work plans, and other related project artifacts, as necessary. Provides technical support both during work hours and on-call, as necessary. Be able to comprehend and communicate complex technical designs and implementations as well as complex business processes. Develops and makes presentations as required to leadership and oversight entities. Serves in an analyst capacity as required. Sometimes on-call support may be required depending on the project phase.

The Worker will need to perform the following tasks and assignments:

Overseeing design and development work

Managing the project with feature-driven Agile methodology, overseeing, and tracking development progress, and ensuring project assignments and progress align with project timelines

Developing and managing project plans

Documenting risks, issues, and contingency plans; ensuring resolution of issues and removal of project barriers

Providing weekly status updates (written and verbal) and conducting regular project team status meetings

Overseeing the development of SDLC artifacts, ensuring business requirements are translated into technical specifications, guiding, and facilitating the SDLC process

Developing and maintaining solid relationships with project sponsors and stakeholders.

Possessing effective communication and presentation skills

Possessing strong teamwork skills

Transferring working knowledge to current staff

Services are expected to start 12/01/2025 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2026. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 1512 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.

Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.

The primary work location(s) will be in Austin, TX 78751. The working position is Hybrid - On Site and Telework. Mondays and Tuesdays (Onsite), Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays (Remote). The program will only accept LOCAL ONLY candidates for this position.

Qualifications

8 or more years of experience, relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals, independently performs a variety of complicated tasks, a wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Certification in Project Management by a recognized project management organization or Scrum Master a plus.

Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity.

8 years Required - Project Management Experience for large-scale Enterprise Implementations

8 Years Required - State of Texas or Similar Federal/State Project Management Experience

8 Years Required - Development Experience

5 Years Preferred - State of Texas Project Delivery Framework Experience

4 Years Preferred - PMP Certification

3 Years Preferred - Agile (Scrum) Experience

2 Years Preferred - Salesforce Experience

1 Year Preferred - State Procurement and Contracting Experience

1 Year Preferred - Jira Experience

Additional Information

The IQ Business Group is an EEO/AA employer.  The IQBG conducts all employment-related activities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, citizenship status, genetics, or status as a Vietnam-era, special disabled and other covered veteran status.