Description

The Technical Project Manager will plan, establish, and manage the technical aspect of the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) project. Their main duties include coordinating production releases and roll-outs, delegating tasks to the necessary team members and presenting on projects’ progress and results. Serve as a liaison between the business and technical aspects of assigned projects. Experience with JIRA, or other similar issue-tracking software and excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Essential Job Functions

• Acts as Subject Matter Expert for the EVV technologies, including the mobile application and portal.
• Oversees the day-to-day workflow of the technical portions of the project, including requirements, troubleshooting, testing and deployments.
• Manages technical aspects of assigned projects to ensure adherence to budget, schedule, and scope of project.
• Develops, maintains, and revises proposals for assigned projects including project objectives, technologies, systems, information specifications, timelines, funding, and resources.
• Oversees major software development and enhancement in support of business requirements, such as Complex Care and PCA Seniority Pay. 
• Sets and tracks project milestones; manages and accounts for unforeseen delays, then realigns schedules and expectations as needed.
• Develops and maintains EVV reporting and submits to appropriate internal and external parties.
• Identifies risks and mitigation strategies and communicates them as appropriate.
• Acts as liaison and consultant with vendors and funding agencies.
• Responsible for technical process improvements, in conjunction with vendors and internal parties.
• Establishes and implements project communication plans, providing status updates to affected staff and stakeholders.
• Collects, analyzes, and summarizes information and trends as needed to prepare project status reports.
• Works with internal parties to monitor and troubleshoot systems to ensure optimal functioning.
• Trains members of the technical staff.

Requirements

Competencies

• Experience with JIRA, or other similar issue-tracking software 
• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with project management principles, planning and tools related to technical projects
• Experience with information technology procedures and practices
• Organized with attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in regression testing and analysis
• Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialized applications, software, and hardware used in the organization and the industry
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to motivate groups of people to complete a project in a timely manner
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Professional, friendly & understanding personality
• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as a team member

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer or Information Science-related field required
• Project Management Professional Certification strongly preferred
• At least 5 years of project management experience

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and scanners.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and/or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and fingers and also must be able to reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Travel

Travel may be required for this position.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

All offers of employment made by Tempus Unlimited are contingent upon satisfactory background check results. Pre-employment background checks will be conducted on all candidates that are offered a position at the agency in compliance with program policy as well as state and federal regulations. From time to time, these checks may be conducted on current employees to ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations and contracts. 

EEO Statement

Equal Employment Opportunity is a fundamental principle at Tempus Unlimited, Inc. where employment from recruiting through the end of employment is based upon professional capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, disability or any other characteristic as established by law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Other Duties

Note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.