Senior IT Project Manager/BA Coordinator

Hiring Agency: Health & Human Services - Agency 25

Location: Lincoln, NE

Hiring Rate: $40.040

About the role

This is a full-time, permanent on-site role in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Senior IT Project Manager/BA Coordinator is responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating agile and hybrid project teams with a focus on achieving business results. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing medium to large-scale Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) projects and resources, as well as strong leadership and communication skills. This position is not eligible for remote/hybrid work, contracting, or visa sponsorship (including STEM OPT).

Responsibilities

• Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organize and lead project status and working meetings; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning and operational readiness for assigned projects.
• Oversee complex, highly visible projects requiring significant oversight.
• Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments; remove roadblocks; leverage organizational resources to improve capacity; mentor and develop team members; and facilitate efficient resource use across multiple projects.
• Support the Product Owner in managing customer expectations, stakeholder communications, and project governance. May serve in the Product Owner role at times.
• Maintain clear communication with stakeholders, resolve issues, and ensure thorough project documentation using project management tools.
• Promote team empowerment, engagement, and motivation to drive meaningful contributions.
• Monitor and report vendor performance metrics; drive vendor delivery against contract deliverables.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, public administration, business information systems, or a related field and seven years of experience as a project/program manager overseeing coordination, planning, initiation, and completion of major/long-term projects.
• OR five years of experience and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP).
• OR seven years of experience working on complex projects.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• At least 7 years of medium to large-scale project experience in a project management or similar role.
• 7–10 years of experience with project/program planning, resource planning, work plan development, and project management processes.
• PMP certification.
• Demonstrated experience with blended methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall) at the enterprise level.
• Experience working within Medicaid & Long-Term Care Information Systems.
• Experience with multiple software delivery lifecycles (SDLC), including Waterfall and Agile (preferably Scrum).

Skills

• Effective interpersonal skills, including conflict management, listening, collaboration, and team building.
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with the ability to manage competing demands.
• Critical thinking and complex decision-making abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of business needs and the ability to establish/maintain high levels of customer trust.
• Solid understanding and experience using project management tools (e.g., Jira/Confluence, Workfront, Monday.com), Microsoft Project, Visio, and Office Tools.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including experience interacting at the executive level.
• Full transparency in communicating project progress, risks, and vendor performance.
• Ability to solve business problems creatively and analytically, and propose solutions.
• Big-picture thinking to assess the impact of new technologies, systems, or teams on business processes.
• Ability to drive projects forward and take initiative.
• Leadership skills to guide business analysts, program managers, coordinators, and collaborate with customers to develop high-value strategies.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement, and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency, and employment status. For more information, visit State of Nebraska Benefits.