Senior Contract Project Manager

Req ID: 357376 

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We are currently seeking a Senior Contract Project Manager to join our team in Springfield, Illinois (US-IL), United States (US).

Posting Job Title:            Senior Contract Project Manager

Overview of Job:

We are currently seeking a Senior Contract Project Manager to play a key role in the successful modernization of the Illinois Medicaid Enterprise System (MES).

The Senior Contract Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing all activities and deliverables for the State of Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) task order supporting Medicaid Enterprise modernization. This role ensures the successful execution of services across multiple categories, including procurement strategy, cost estimation, market research, solicitation, contract management, and vendor performance evaluation. The Senior Contract Project Manager coordinates cross-functional teams, maintains compliance with contract requirements, manages work performance on large task orders, and prepares and maintains project schedules and budgets. Serving as the primary task order/project liaison between NTT DATA, HFS, and all stakeholders, this role also prepares and delivers status reports and ensures effective communication and project execution throughout the engagement.

The position is remote, with the possibility of up to 25% travel to the client location in Springfield, Illinois.

Duties Include:

• Lead and manage the delivery of all services and activities listed in the task order, including enterprise system/business needs assessment, vendor/market research, procurement strategy, cost estimation, specification and scope of work development, solicitation support, contract management, and performance evaluation.
• Oversee the development, review, and timely submission of all required deliverables, such as project plans, monthly progress reports, planning documents, compliance assessments, IT asset inventories, market analyses, organizational and modernization assessments, procurement strategies, solicitation documents, and status reports.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, communication plans, risk logs, and issue logs, ensuring alignment with approved timelines and milestones.
• Ensure all internal and external project communications and reporting are occurring, including regular status updates to the client, Account Manager, and federal government (as required).
• Provide thorough review and quality assurance of project deliverables, ensuring review and approval milestones are met and that company documentation standards are followed.
• Establish and enforce appropriate governance structures and project quality standards, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, policies, and contract requirements.
• Follow and manage processes for change management, cost tracking, and risk management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assign tasks, supervise, and coordinate internal staff and subcontractors, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Manage client relationships and expectations, working regularly with key client leadership and serving as the primary contract liaison and deliverable manager for HFS.
• Provide recommendations to the client on critical business and project decisions, supporting organizational assessment and modernization advisory needs.
• Ensure all project-identified processes and methodologies are executed and followed as applicable.
• Create and sustain a culture that encourages high performance of individuals and teams.
• Assist with workforce management, including hiring, scheduling, and staff orientation.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to all stakeholders, and develop and submit complete and accurate reports as needed.
• Oversee compliance with project financials, including budgeting, pricing analysis, and cost management across the entire project lifecycle.

Mandatory Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Bachelor’s degree and eight to ten (8-10) years of progressive experience and possess extensive knowledge when advising on large and high complex project/programs.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience providing complex acquisition management or program/project management support services, including experience with public sector or government contracts.
• Minimum five (5) years working on Medicaid Management Information System (MMIS) or Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) projects.
• Minimum three to five (3-5) years supervising work product delivery from a team and coordinating service delivery.
• Minimum 3 years using Microsoft Project.
• Ability to obtain and maintain any required security clearances or certifications as specified in the contract.
• Extensive experience preparing for and facilitating meetings, interviews, presentations, and training sessions, as well as maintaining related documentation.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage cross-functional teams.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills, including formal presentations for executive audiences and end users.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish relationships, influence stakeholders, and provide outstanding customer service.

Preferred Experience / Qualifications:

• HHS or government consulting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply state acquisition policies, regulations, and directives to all project activities.
• Experience analyzing cost and pricing data, supporting proposal evaluations, and preparing for contract negotiations.
• Experience with budget management, scheduling, resource allocation, and coordinating tasks to completion according to schedule.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, SharePoint, and project management software.
• Strong problem-solving skills, teamwork, and adaptability to changing priorities and requirements.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively to meet objectives and process large amounts of information into actionable work products.
• Skilled in using quantitative data to drive recommendations and decisions.

Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $94,166- $145,000. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance. 
This position is eligible for company benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance with an employer contribution, flexible spending or health savings account, life and AD&D insurance, short and long term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program with company match, and additional voluntary or legally-required benefits.

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30 billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world's leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. our consulting and Industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

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