LDH Digital Special Projects Manager

LSU New Orleans; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of New Orleans is seeking a results-driven Project Manager to lead IT and data projects in the Digital Division. You will oversee system implementations, data migrations, and platform modernization while coordinating cross-functional teams and vendors.

You will track federal/state requirements, ensure data quality, and provide executive-level status reports and risk analyses. The role requires strong communication and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• Minimum 4 years professional experience in managing projects.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Server or Microsoft SharePoint, JIRA.
• Experience presenting information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages IT and data projects for the Digital Division.
• Tracks CMS and interoperability requirements against existing builds.
• Coordinates data validation for data warehouse and reporting platforms.
• Manages releases, environment scheduling, and production deployment.
• Prepares status reports, risk assessments, and decision documents for leadership.
• Develops project roadmaps and coordinates Epics/Enhancements per guidance.
• Contributes memos for management and elected officials as needed.
• Consults with CMS, vendors, and legal counsel on regulations.
• Ensures project documents are complete and stored properly.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project Server

Microsoft SharePoint

JIRA

Job description

Job Summary & Job Description

• Manages special IT and data projects for the Digital Division, including system implementations, data migrations, and platform modernization initiatives.
• Tracks implementation of new federal and state system requirements (e.g., CMS rules, interoperability mandates) against existing system builds; maintains requirements traceability and rework documentation.
• Coordinates data validation and reconciliation activities for data warehouse and reporting platform projects, working with program staff, IT staff, and vendors to confirm data quality and completeness.
• Manages coordination between development, quality engineering, and program teams on system releases, environment scheduling, and production deployment activities.
• Prepares status reporting, risk assessments, and decision documents on assigned digital projects for program and LDH executive leadership.
• Manages project roadmap to ensure that Enhancements and Epics are completed in accordance with Federal and State guidance.
• Contributes and prepares memos for management and elected officials as needed.
• Consults the Agency legal counsel regarding legislation, program policy, program revisions, recipient appeals, audits and litigation which pertain to program issues.
• Corresponds and meets with CMS, partners, vendors, legal counsel and other program staff on regulations regarding the Medicaid program to establish project requirements and to resolve conflicts timely.
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Works with LDH project leaders to become familiar with the Department's business processes and to identify, document and coordinate project scope, tasks and timelines.
• Identifies project resources and works with the LDH project personnel and contractors to assign individual responsibilities.
• Identifies impediments and risks to project roadmap.
• Manages project schedules and leads meetings for assigned projects.
• Develops standards, procedures, and best practices to ensure efficient and effective division operations.
• Assists the Medicaid Director, Medicaid Deputy Director and LDH Executive Management on special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Minimum 4 years professional experience in managing projects.
• Minimum 2 years professional experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Server or Microsoft SharePoint, JIRA, or relevant industry software.
• Experience presenting information to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management skills.
• Enhanced attention to detail and follow up, and verbal/written communications skills.

Desired

• Advanced Degree.
• Minimum 5 years professional experience in managing projects.
• Minimum 3 years professional experience with project management software such as Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Server, Microsoft SharePoint, JIRA, or relevant industry software.
• Minimum 3 years professional experience with internal LDH information systems or programs utilized by the department.
• CAPM, PMP, PgMP, PMl‑ACP, PMl‑RMP, PMl‑SP, OPM3 or relevant industry certifications.

Salary

75-85k

Required Attachments

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and University of Louisiana Systems;
• Names and contact information of three references;
• Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Posting Close Date

This position will remain open until filled.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions at the University of New Orleans may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

The University of New Orleans seeks to recruit a highly productive workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees.

Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non‑merit factor.