Job ID: NC-658306 (98590310)
Remote Medicaid Agile PM (CSM/SAFe) with MMIS, waterfall, HIT, HIE, Eligibility, Managed Care, CMS Seven Standards, MS Project/Access experience
Location: Raleigh NC (DHHS)
Duration: 9 months
Positions: 1 (4)
This role is 100% remote and candidates across the U.S. are welcomed to apply.
SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof Experience
Experience designing and leading the transformation of a traditional ‘waterfall’ operating environment to an agile environment.Required3Years
Experience on a prior or current MMIS, HIT, HIE, Eligibility or other related implementation project requiring federal oversightHighly desired7Years
Experience executing Agile projects in large, complex environments, organization-wide portfolio/program Agile adoption strategy and rollout plansRequired7Years
Knowledge of Enterprise IT Systems, system integration principles, and associated change management best practices.Required7Years
Ability to provide project management support and manage the day-to-day vendor and contract activities to ensure desired outcomesRequired7Years
Knowledge of Managed Care or the Medicaid ProgramHighly desired7Years
Has an understanding of CMS’ Seven Standards and Conditions and Medicaid IT systems or HITNice to have7Years
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, function in a fast-paced moving constantly changing, deadline driven environmentRequired7Years
Proficient use of Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and Adobe softwareRequired7Years
Skills in persuasion, negotiation, relationship management, conflict resolution, and effective oral and written communication at all levelsRequired7Years
Extensive knowledge of test management principles and best practicesRequired7Years
Experience in coaching, mentoring, and training new Agile/Scrum teamsRequired7Years
Actual hands on Agile Transformation experience at portfolio/program levelRequired7Years
Experience with scaling using any Agile FrameworkHighly desired7Years
SAFe certificationHighly desired2Years
Scrum certificationRequired3Years
The State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Information Technology (ITD) seeks an experienced Agile Transformation Lead, with experience in transforming teams and organization to an Agile delivery model, to join the Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) Program Office (PMO) and execute Agile transformation strategies.
Guide and coach the adoption and scaling of Agile practices and principles across the MES PMO. Hands on coaching, both at a team and at an organizational level across multiple project teams. Guides the planning and execution of product development and delivery lifecycles. Practice Lean-Agile coaching and support client’s Agile Transformation needs. Should be able to work as a team player in enabling people to understand and drive customer and business value while creating a healthy, portfolio/program & agile team culture.
Responsibilities:
• Assess the current organization and delivery environment Agile adoption readiness identifying enablers and blockers, and recommend optimal Agile practices tailored to the client
• Drives adoption of Agile practices, techniques, and frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban, reducing the gap between agile theory and practice
• Coaches, mentors, and guides project teams in moving from waterfall to hybrid or Agile delivery model and help team becoming self-sustaining, high performing teams, and be coachable
• Work with appropriate technical team to create and manage Kanban/Scrum boards in Jira
• Conduct agile ceremonies for the teams, as needed
• Partners with other Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters across the organization to align and drive consistency and transparency throughout the organization
• Provides guidance in conducting Value Stream Mapping (VSM) activities for the different business units and identifying capabilities
• Work with Product Managers/Project Managers to guide developing roadmaps and release plans to implement capabilities
• Assist and help in creating Agile training materials
• Provide Training to teams using DHHS approved training materials
• Develops and communicate reporting metrics and/or program dashboards to stakeholders and leadership
• Quickly establish collaborative partnerships and gain trust with key MES PMO, Business and project team members, to help them in their journey of adopting Agile methodology
• Create and drive organization-wide portfolio/program Agile adoption strategy and rollout plans
Required Skills and Experience:
• 5+ years’ experience executing Agile projects in large, complex environments, organization-wide portfolio/program Agile adoption strategy and rollout plans
• 7+ years’ experience in coaching, mentoring, and training new Agile/Scrum teams
• 7+ years of actual hands on Agile Transformation experience at portfolio/program level
• Experience with scaling using any Agile Framework highly preferred
• Ability to establish immediate credibility with clients, build consensus, and achieve goals through influence
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with other groups within the organization
• Ability to cultivate collaboration
• Ability to manage expectations of various people internal and external to the team
• Flexibility to work with teams, individuals and executives and willingness to help with a wide variety of work products and people
• Excellent interpersonal/communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Adaptive coaching style and the ability to work hands-on with teams in an advisor role with the ability to adapt based on the agile readiness of the team
• Enthusiastic and maintains a positive, high-energy attitude
• Drive for continuous learning
• Highly efficient in coaching Business, Stakeholders, Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Team Members
Preferred Certification, Skills and Experience:
• Coaching experience in a complex, large agile environment
• Agile transformation, Business Agility, and other organizational change experience
• Certifications: Certified Agile Coach
• MES replacement projects