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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior IT Project Manager/BA Coordinator - **Company:** State of Nebraska - **Location:** Lincoln, NE, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $81,453.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Asana, Confluence, JIRA, Information Systems, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS), Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, Adobe Workfront - **Published:** June 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3723389c201c733a ## About the Role Do you have experience in Project development phase management?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in project management, business administration, public administration, business information systems, or a field related to the functions of the hiring agency AND seven years of experience as a project manager/program manager with the responsibility to oversee the coordination, planning, initiation, and completion of major/long-term projects OR Five years of experience and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP) OR Seven years of experience working on complex projects. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered., * Bachelor's degree or higher * At least 7 years of medium to large-scale project experience in a project management or similar role * At least 7 to 10 years of strong experience with project or program planning, resource planning, work plan development, and project management processes * PMP certification * Demonstrated prior experience with blended methodologies at the enterprise-level of an organization * Experience working within Medicaid & Long-Term Care Information Systems * Experience with a variety of software delivery lifecycles (SDLC), including Waterfall and Agile (preferably Scrum)., * Effective interpersonal skills including the ability to manage conflict, listening, collaborating, and team building * Strong analytical, planning, and organizational skills with an ability to manage competing demands * Ability to use critical thinking to make complex decisions * In-depth knowledge and understanding of business need with the ability to establish/maintain high levels of customer trust and confidence * Solid understanding of and demonstrated experience in using appropriate tools: Project Management tools, Jira/Confluence, Workfront, Monday.com or equivalent; Microsoft Project, Visio, and all Office Tools. * Excellent oral and written communications skills and experience interacting at all levels including the executive level * Full transparency and communication of project progress, risks, and vendor performance * Ability to work creatively and analytically to solve business problems and propose solutions * Ability to see the big picture and quickly comprehend the impact of new technologies, systems and/or teams on changes to business processes * Ability to drive projects and take initiative to keep things progressing forwardAbility to provide leadership to business analysts, program managers, coordinators, and collaborate with customers and develop strategies and solutions of high business value ## Description The Senior IT Project Manager/BA Coordinator is responsible for planning, leading, organizing, and motivating agile and hybrid project teams with a focus on achieving business results. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing medium to large-scale Medicaid Management Information Systems (MMIS) projects and resources, as well as strong leadership and communication skills. This is a full-time/permanent on-site role in Lincoln, Nebraska. Not eligible to be a contracted position. **The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services does not sponsor or transfer non-immigrant work visas for this position or accept STEM OPT (form i-983) at any time. ** Examples of Work Project Planning and Management: Define project scope and schedule while focusing on regular and timely delivery of value; organize and lead project status and working meetings; prepare and distribute progress reports; manage risks and issues; correct deviations from plans; and perform delivery planning and operational readiness for assigned projects. As a Senior or expert level, the PM may be responsible for complex, highly visible projects that require significant oversight. Project Team/Team Management : Assist in team development while holding teams accountable for their commitments, remove roadblocks to their work; leverage organizational resources to improve capacity for project work; and mentor and develop team members; facilitate the efficient use of resources across multiple projects and monitor trends to ensure use aligns with strategic goals. Product Owner Support: Support the Product Owner in managing customer expectations for project deliverables, managing stakeholder communications, and help with an effective system of project governance. May also serve in the Product Owner role at times. Communication and Documentation: Keeping stakeholders informed, resolving issues, and maintaining project documentation utilizing project management tools Leadership: Promotes empowerment of the team, ensuring that each team member is fully engaged in the project(s) and understands how to motivate members to make a meaningful contribution. Vendor Management: May include the monitoring and reporting of vendor performance metrics. 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