Assistant Director, Project Management (Remote)

Assistant Director, Project Management (Remote)

Under the supervision of OMI Leadership, the Assistant Director of Project Management will assist the Office of Medicaid Innovation (OMI) with day-to-day management of project management staff and projects between the University of Illinois System and the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). The Asst Director, Project Management will work alongside OMI leadership using their project management expertise to manage the work of staff in overseeing multiple ongoing projects and engagements to ensure that the goals and objectives of the Unit are met. Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is Illinois' single state Medicaid agency and the state organization responsible for administering Illinois' Medical Assistance and Child Support programs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee the delivery of program/project technical content knowledge and deployment of various project management methodologies across the OMI portfolio and in support of funded initiatives.

Assist in the development and administration of Medicaid programs and special projects.

Oversee all aspects of project management, including creation of project plans, documents/artifacts, project schedules, project meeting management, project risk management, etc.

Oversee the development of Business Use Cases in support of project/engagement initiation.

Act as a point of contact and coordination between OMI, various Units from across the University (OMI Partnering Units), HFS, and other stakeholders participating and supporting OMI projects and initiatives.

Lead the management of project related resources and project work product delivery; assists in the recruitment, training, and management of Project Management staff.

Share and support OMI and OMI-funder operating policies and processes.

Lead in the development of management reports, analyses, and data collection related to project performance.

Coach staff in the application of waterfall and agile project management methodologies.

Support the creation, management, and standardization of OMI project management artifacts, such as Statements of Work, Charters, and similar functional documents.

Operate as a full line supervisor for OMI Project Management staff.

Other duties assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration or similar
• Must possess a PMI-CAPM, PMI-PMP, LSSGB or higher, or similar certification in project management, process improvement, or change management.
• A minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience leading various projects

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Demonstrated knowledge and experience executing published project management, process improvement or change management methodologies (PMBOK, Prince2, Scrum, Kanban, SDLC, Procsci, etc.)

Skill in analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Skill in scheduling meetings, program activities, and the work of others.

Skill in oral and written communication

Ability to adjust actions in relation to others' actions.

Ability to develop goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish work.

Ability to work independently and exercise judgment to be able to analyze and investigate a variety of questions or problems.

Ability to analyze and develop guidelines, procedures, and systems.

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION
This is a Full Time academic professional position. The expected start date is 3/25/2026. Sponsorship for Work Authorization is not available for this position.

The budgeted salary range for the position is $90,000.00 - 110,000.00. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

System Office jobs such as this one are not eligible for the Referral Program.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURES & DEADLINE INFORMATION
For full consideration, please click APPLY NOW on this page to submit an application, references and cover letter through our job board by 6 pm on 3/25/2026.

System Human Resource Services
(217) 333-2600
erhr@uillinois.edu

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the System Human Resource Services, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at 217-333-2600, or by emailing ADAaccessibility@uillinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 9000926
Job Category: Academic Professional
Campus Location: Urbana