LDH Special Projects Senior Manager
Location: Baton Rouge, La · Type: Full time · Posted: 2026-06-22 ·
Reference: R-002021
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Department
Medicaid Technology Development
Job Summary
Job Description
Corresponds with agency and project staff to oversee the management of
projects to implement the MES modularity systems.
Manages entire project lifecycle, including ensuring all agency,
procurement, and project deadlines are met.
Defines the objectives of products and services in order to oversee
quality control throughout their lifecycles.
Coordinates with internal and external stakeholders serving as the lead
for advisory committees.
Meets with various department personnel and officials regarding matters
relating to the procurement and implementation.
Researches various topics based off request given from section or unit
needing identified procurement services.
Drafts documents, based off research and text, located from similar state
contracts/proposals and evaluate outcomes from implementation of said
states' requested services.
Contributes and prepares reports and memos for management and elected
officials as needed.
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.
Tracks progress and timeframes on various documents being worked on and
ensures project documents are complete in accordance with State and
Federal procurement guidelines and that they are stored appropriately.
Reviews work output that is completed by program staff and the procurement
support team coordinators for accuracy and completeness.
Coordinates standards, procedures, and best practices with the Agile
Center of Excellence to ensure efficient and effective division
operations.
Provides system service coordination with external vendors and internal
LDH sections.
Assists the Medicaid Project Director, Section Chief, and Medicaid Deputy
Director on special projects.
Other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONSREQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum 5 years professional experience in project management.
Minimum 4 years professional experience in public speaking, presentation
and/or training environment, presenting information to technical and
non‐technical audiences.
Excellent analytical skills, effective organizational and time management
skills.
Great attention to detail and follow up, and verbal/written communications
skills.
Professional experience working with Microsoft Office applications,
including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
DESIRED:
Advanced degree.
Minimum 6 years professional experience in a project management related
field.
Minimum 5 years professional experience in public speaking, presentation
and/or training environment.
Minimum 3 years professional experience with large scale software
conversions or implementations.
Minimum 2 years professional experience with project management software:
Microsoft Project, JIRA, or relevant industry software.
SALARY: 115-125k
Required Attachments
Please upload the following documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section.
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.
Note to Applicant:
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.
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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.
