IT Project ManagerLocation: Pierre, SDDuration: 2.5 YearsMinimum Qualifications:Knowledge of eligibility and enrollment system technical architectures and solutionsUnderstanding of system technical architecture best practicesWorking knowledge of data conversion, interface development, user acceptance testing, and security solution design, development and implementationAbility to identify and communicate technical issues, both verbally and written to project and State managementAbility to develop recommendations and facilitate resolution of technical issues with project agency IT and vendor staffAbility to maintain working relationships with vendor and state technical, project and management staffAbility to work in a demanding project environmentBachelor's degree plus five (5) to seven (7) years' experience in the management of system development with an emphasis on technical architecture developmentKnowledge of Medicaid and CHIP eligibility system operations and dataKnowledge of Software Development Lifecycle(SDCL)Experience with various project methodologies (e.g. Waterfall, Agile, Scrum)Project Management Professional (PMP) certificationResponsibilities:In coordination with the Agency Project Management Office (PMO), provide vision and architectural direction in the specification and development of technical project deliverablesIn coordination with the Agency PMO, implement and manage changes when necessary to meet project outputsParticipate in, review and approve all technical requirements specification deliverablesParticipate in, review and approve all general and detailed technical design deliverablesFacilitate resolution of business issues and/or risks among project and vendor technical staff pertaining to technical design, development and implementationWork with project and vendor's technical staff to ensure detailed work plans are developed and maintained for all technical tasks and deliverables (data conversion, interface development and architecture, UAT, Security, etc.)Act as the primary contact to implement technical solutions that are consistent with BIT Policies and ProceduresPlan, allocate and coordinate state IT resources for the length of the projectUpdate and maintain effective, efficient, and timely project documentationProvide weekly status reports to the Agency PMO and Division Director on the status of all technical activities