Medicaid Enterprise Testing Project Manager/Lead

Req ID:   397042   NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now. We are currently seeking a Medicaid Enterprise Testing Project Manager/Lead to join our team in Springfield, Illinois (US-IL), United States (US). Overview of job : NTT DATA is seeking an experienced PMO Medicaid Enterprise Testing Lead Project Manager to support the Illinois Medicaid Enterprise System (MES) Planning and Advisory initiative. This senior-level role will lead enterprise testing governance while supporting Program Management Office (PMO) activities across a large-scale Medicaid/MMIS modernization program. The position will set up and manage enterprise testing strategies, standards, schedules, readiness criteria, defect governance, metrics, and reporting while integrating testing activities with project schedules, risks, issues, dependencies, vendor coordination, quality management, and implementation readiness. Remote role based in Springfield, Illinois (US), with up to 25% travel to Springfield, Chicago, or other states as client needs require.  Job Responsibilities Include: Lead the Enterprise Testing Strategy and Testing Governance Framework across MES projects, modules, vendors, and workstreams. Develop and manage Master Test Plans, integrated test schedules, milestones, dependencies, entry/exit criteria, and readiness activities. Provide oversight across system, integration, end-to-end, regression, performance, security, and user acceptance testing (UAT). Establish requirements traceability, defect management, testing metrics, escalation processes, and executive reporting. Coordinate testing activities and dependencies across projects, vendors, systems, interfaces, environments, and releases. Integrate testing milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and readiness activities into enterprise PMO planning and schedules. Manage testing-related Risks, Issues, Action Items, and Decisions (RAID ) and facilitate timely escalation and resolution. Facilitate test-readiness reviews, defect reviews, governance meetings, and cross-functional stakeholder discussions. Develop dashboards and executive reporting on testing progress, defects, risks, dependencies, and overall readiness. Support PMO governance, quality management, schedule management, change control, vendor oversight, and continuous improvement activities. Basic Qualifications : Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience. 5-8 years of progressive experience in testing, quality assurance, project/program management, or enterprise technology delivery. Minimum 5 years of Medicaid experience, including testing support for an MMIS, MES module, or comparable Medicaid technology initiative. Minimum 3 years leading MMIS/MES or enterprise testing initiatives. Preferred Skills : Experience setting up or supporting an Enterprise PMO and/or enterprise testing governance function for a large-scale technology program. Experience developing test strategies, Master Test Plans, test schedules, defect-management processes, testing metrics, and readiness criteria. Experience managing project schedules, milestones, dependencies, risks, issues, action items, decisions, and executive status reporting. Strong understanding of SDLC and testing methodologies, including system, integration, regression, end-to-end, performance, security, and UAT. Experie nce with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies and tools such as Jira or comparable platforms. Strong leadership, analytical, facilitation, written communication, and stakeholder-management skills . PMP certification. ISTQB, CSTE, or similar testing/quality certification. Experience supporting a modular Medicaid Enterprise System modernization. Experience coordinating testing across multiple vendors, systems, modules, and interfaces. Experience with automated and performance testing tools. Experience with PMO governance, integrated scheduling, RAID management, vendor oversight, dashboards, and executive reporting. Experience supporting government, regulatory, compliance, or federally funded technology programs. Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this role is $91,260 to $169,000. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. 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. Whenever possible, we hire locally to NTT DATA