Operations IT Project Leader (Medicaid & GovTech)

MDH Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

The MDH Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services is seeking an Operations Project Manager (IT Assistant Director II) to oversee and coordinate operational and technology projects across the LTSSMaryland program and Medicaid IT ecosystem in Baltimore.

The role requires leading technical teams, managing system enhancements and infrastructure initiatives, and reporting progress and strategic implications to executive leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience
• 5+ years managing IT-related projects with leadership on 3+ on-time, on-budget initiatives
• Experience supporting Medicaid, healthcare, or large-scale government technology systems preferred
• Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project management methodologies
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder coordination skills

Responsibilities

• Oversees and coordinates operational and technology projects supporting the LTSSMaryland program and Medicaid IT ecosystem
• Manages system enhancements, infrastructure initiatives, and vendor-supported projects
• Provides leadership to technical staff and reports to executive leadership on project status and strategic planning

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership and stakeholderCoordination

Agile/Waterfall/hybrid methodologies

Experience with Medicaid/government IT

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or related field

Job description

The MDH Deputy Secretary for Public Health Services is seeking an Operations Project Manager (IT Assistant Director II) to oversee and coordinate operational and technology projects across the LTSSMaryland program and Medicaid IT ecosystem in Baltimore.

The role requires leading technical teams, managing system enhancements and infrastructure initiatives, and reporting progress and strategic implications to executive leadership.