DataStaff, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager/Medicaid Program Administrator for a long-term contract opportunity with one of our direct clients in Raleigh, NC
*This position is remote
Job Description: The Medicaid Program Administrator will ensure the effective administration of Medicaid initiatives. This position leads 1) development, revision, execution, and oversight of federal Advance Planning Documents, contracts, MOAs, MOUs, BAAs and other agreements associated with the program, 2) coordination and alignment of efforts across HIEA, Medicaid, and vendor staff to ensure program goals are met, 3) internal program team meetings, together with project management staff, 4) progress reporting to state and federal partners, and 5) communications with state and federal partners and related stakeholder organizations.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Engaging HIEA staff and key partners, e.g., DHHS and SAS (NC HIEA’s technical partner), in planning and drafting of scopes of work, budgets, and frameworks for data exchange.
Navigating internal and external processes to ensure the timely execution of project agreements (e.g., APDs, contracts, MOAs, MOUs, BAAs).
Monitoring and providing guidance to ensure that project implementation, spending, and data use proceed according to project agreements, organizational protocols, and state and federal regulations.
Ensuring project plans, staffing, reporting, procurements, timelines, and milestones align with parameters outlined in project agreements.
Serving as a spokesperson for the state and federal partners and key provider stakeholder organizations.
Required Skills:
3 Years - Contract development, administration, and monitoring
3 Years - Budget development, administration, and monitoring
3 Years - Implementing data governance and exchange and associated documentation according to state and federal regulations
3 Years - Coordinating staffing needs and associated documentation across business units
3 Years - Researching and evaluating vendor solutions needed to address project needs
3 Years - Monitoring and reporting out on progress per project management tracking/reporting
3 Years - Aligning efforts and ensuring effective communication across multiple business units
This opportunity is available on a corp-to-corp basis or as a W2 position with a competitive benefits package. DataStaff, Inc. offers medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave. As many of our opportunities are long term, we also have a 401k program available for employees after 6 months.
Product Delivery Manager
Location:Cary, NC
Remote:Hybrid
Type:Direct Hire
Job#12204
Salary:$130,000 Annually
DataStaff, Inc is seeking a Product Delivery Manager for a direct-hire opportunity with one of our direct clients located in Cary, NC *This role is hybrid; 4 days per week will be on-site (Fridays remote)
Job Description:
Project Planning, Project Management and Maintenance Prioritization:
Lead the prioritization of user stories, features, new products, projects, and process improvements to ensure alignment with business strategy and customer value.
Partner with customers and industry stakeholders, including representatives serving on AAR committees, task forces, and Technical Advisory Groups (TAGs), to gather requirements and inform product and project planning decisions.
Facilitate the development of business cases and high-level estimates to support product and project portfolio planning, prioritization, and investment decisions.
Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedules, budgets, risks, issues, action items, and status reporting, in accordance with internal methodologies.
Lead release planning activities and coordinate cross-functional readiness to ensure timely, high-quality product releases.
Lead development teams by maintaining strong technical understanding of systems, promoting sound engineering practices, and ensuring high-quality delivery.
Identify, assess, and manage product and project risks; develop mitigation strategies and ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Support ongoing maintenance prioritization by balancing new capability delivery with operational stability, defect remediation, and continuous improvement needs.
Portfolio Strategic Planning/Road-Mapping, and Execution:
Own and manage an assigned portfolio of software products, with a clear understanding of how products deliver customer value and support critical business processes.
Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to define, prioritize, and deliver new industry value through new products, enhancements, productivity improvements, and cost-saving initiatives.
Establish portfolio goals and strategies aligned with the mission, vision, and annual strategic objectives.
Define, secure, and manage investment for portfolio initiatives, including business cases, ROI analysis, budget allocation, and resource planning.
Lead planning and execution of initiatives from business case through post-implementation, managing scope, timelines, budgets, dependencies, and risks.
Balance resources and forecasts across multiple concurrent initiatives while maintaining delivery commitments, quality standards, and Agile execution.
Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, integration, release, and ongoing support of software products and systems.
Maintain strong technical understanding of products and systems, promoting sound engineering practices and high-quality, reliable releases.
Identify, track, escalate, and mitigate delivery, technical, and operational risks throughout the product lifecycle.
Provide ongoing operational oversight, ensuring timely issue resolution, system stability, and continuous improvement.
Build, lead, and develop high-performing product-aligned teams, fostering T-shaped skills, collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
Communicate portfolio and delivery status, risks, and outcomes effectively to stakeholders and leadership.
Strong understanding of software development principles, technologies, and the full software development lifecycle.
Demonstrated strength in project and product delivery, including planning, prioritization, and execution in Agile or similar frameworks.
Ability to understand customer needs from a business perspective and translate them into effective technical and product solutions.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience developing business cases and ROI analysis.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, cross-functional environment.
Highly organized, flexible, and self-directed, with strong initiative and adaptability to changing priorities.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project planning tools.
Preferred:
Experience in product management and/or technical project leadership with demonstrated people-management responsibilities.
Experience leading cross-functional and geographically distributed teams, including offshore development teams.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS or similar), multi-tier application architectures, and enterprise systems (e.g., Java, high availability, disaster recovery).
Experience delivering market analysis and applying business analysis tools and techniques.
Familiarity with transportation, logistics, or similarly complex, regulated industries.
Advance understanding of Agile, Scrum, or modern software delivery practices.