TENNCARE PROJECT MANAGER - 82465

Executive Service

TENNCARE PROJECT MANAGER

Division of TennCare

Information Systems (IS)

Nashville, TN

Minimum Annual Salary: $79,320.00

Closing Date: 11/16/2026

Background Check:

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Who we are and what we do:

TennCare is Tennessee's Medicaid managed care program, serving over 1.4 million Tennesseans, including children, pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with disabilities. With an annual budget exceeding $19.2 billion, TennCare operates under the oversight of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

TennCare's mission is to improve the lives of Tennesseans by providing high-quality cost-effective care. To fulfill that purpose, we equip each employee for active participation and empower teams to communicate and worked collaboratively to improve organizational processes in order to make a difference in the lives our members. Because of the positive impact TennCare has on the lives of the most vulnerable Tennesseans, TennCare employees report that their work provides them with a sense of meaning, purpose, and accomplishment. TennCare leadership understands that employees are our most valuable resource and ensures professional and leadership development are a priority for the agency.

Job Overview:

TennCare compensation is equitable and will be based on education and experience for a qualified candidate in accordance with Department of Human Resources (DOHR) policy.

The Division of TennCare is dedicated to providing our employees with a hybrid work environment All TennCare positions have a combination of work from home and work in the office, which varies by position, department, and business need You may review the specific expectations with our hiring team

The Division of TennCare is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Project Management Office (PMO), supporting complex, cross-functional initiatives with a strong emphasis on Information Systems (IS) projects. This role requires a project manager who is not only experienced in managing project lifecycles, but also excels in leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management. The Project Manager will work closely with business leaders, technical teams, and external vendors to drive alignment, navigate competing priorities, and deliver successful project outcomes. The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who is comfortable operating in complex environments, facilitating discussions, resolving conflicts, and ensuring projects stay on track in a highly collaborative, fast-paced setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Project Manager will report to the PMO Director and effectively use project management best practices and standards to successfully manage all assigned projects, throughout all phases of their intended lifecycle. The project manager will also be responsible for leading diverse teams of stakeholders and vendor partners through the successful implementation of PMO projects. Additionally, the Project Manager will be required, but not limited, to perform the following functions:
• Lead and manage projects across business and Information Systems (IS) areas, ensuring successful delivery from initiation through completion.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders, providing clear, consistent, and proactive communication.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, leadership, and external vendor partners.
• Facilitate meetings and discussions to align stakeholders, resolve conflicts, and drive timely decision-making.
• Translating business needs into actionable project plans in collaboration with technical teams and stakeholders
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, implementing mitigation strategies as needed
• Drive accountability across project teams to ensure timelines, deliverables, and project objectives are met
• Communicate project status, risks, and key decisions to leadership in a clear and concise manner
• Ensure adherence to PMO as well as Enterprise standards, methodologies, and best practices
• In collaboration with vendor partners and other TennCare departments, develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with business and IS stakeholders, as well as identified TennCare Partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field (healthcare, management, business, project management).
• 3+ years of experience in project management; 3+ years of experience using common project management software and tools (e.g. Microsoft Project, Visio, and Microsoft Office suite)..
• PMP Certification highly desired.

OR

• an equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

Desirable Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in project management, preferably in complex, cross-functional or technical environments.
• Experience working on Information Systems (IS) or IT-related projects, including collaboration with technical teams or vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage stakeholders across multiple functional areas, including both technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate complex organizational dynamics.
• Proven ability to resolve conflicts, influence decision-making, and build consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
• Experience working in healthcare or government environments.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts.
• Experience with project portfolio management or PMO environments.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• Familiarity with system implementations or large-scale IT initiatives

Pursuant to the State of Tennessee's Workplace Discrimination and Harassment policy, the State is firmly committed to the principle of fair and equal employment opportunities for its citizens and strives to protect the rights and opportunities of all people to seek, obtain, and hold employment without being subjected to illegal discrimination and harassment in the workplace. It is the State's policy to provide an environment free of discrimination and harassment of an individual because of that person's race, color, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status or any other category protected by state and/or federal civil rights laws.