Job Title: Senior Project Manager II – EDW Data Migration
Location: Plymouth, MN (Remote / 100% Telecommute)
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)
About the Opportunity:
ZipStaff is seeking a Senior Project Manager II to support EDW (Enterprise Data Warehouse) project data migration and related delivery for a major healthcare organization.
This role requires strong project management experience delivering DDI functionality, transitioning from DDI to M&O, and supporting ongoing maintenance and enhancement releases. The ideal candidate brings proven client-facing experience with State Medicaid agencies or large healthcare management organizations, along with hands-on SDLC and EDW data migration background. Work hours are flexible across time zones but must accommodate Hawai'i Standard Time (HST) as needed. Up to 10% travel may be required.
What You’ll Do:
- Lead end-to-end project delivery for EDW initiatives, including DDI functionality and transition to M&O.
- Manage multiple maintenance and enhancement releases per year, including documentation, risk/issue resolution, and stakeholder coordination.
- Facilitate Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions as needed.
- Work hands-on across all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle.
- Build and maintain collaborative relationships with client stakeholders (State Medicaid or large healthcare organizations).
- Track deliverables, manage dependencies, and provide clear status reporting.
- Support emerging changes and ongoing project evolution.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of IT Project Management experience.
- 2+ years of client-facing experience.
- 2+ years of working hands-on with all aspects of the System Development Life Cycle.
- 2+ years of experience in project management for a State Medicaid Agency or a large healthcare management organization.
- 2+ years of experience in project management for an EDW project with data migration.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification – required.
- Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Project, Visio).
- Ability and willingness to work on Hawai'i Standard Time (HST) as needed.
- Up to 10% travel requirement.
- Ability to work fully remote (Plymouth, MN-based assignment).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience facilitating Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions.
- 2+ years experience with projects in the M&O phase of the project lifecycle.
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative client relationships, resolve/manage risks and issues, and plan/manage/deliver multiple maintenance/enhancement releases per year with a matrixed team.
Benefits:
- Health Insurance.
- Dental Insurance.
- Vision Insurance.
- 401(k) + 401(k) matching.
- Paid time off.
- Referral Program.
About ZipStaff:
ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled technology professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches, clear communication, and long-term success for candidates and clients.
To apply, submit your resume highlighting your IT Project Management experience, PMP certification, EDW data migration background, and Medicaid or large healthcare project management experience. Pure research or junior experience will not be considered.