Project Manager

Position Description

The Partner Integration Lead is a member of the SBE’s Technology Department and reports to the Partner Integration Manager. The Partner Integration Lead is responsible for analyzing SBE’s EDE (Enhanced Direct Enrollment) Partners’ policies, and participate in inspections and program evaluations—that integrate with the Georgia Access Eligibility & Enrollment System to provide a seamless consumer health insurance shopping experience from application to enrollment. The Project Manager will build a deep knowledge of all aspects of the SBE functions and will collaborate closely with the Bus iness Technical Analyst to identify and meet emerging needs and improvement opportunities. SBE staff, including the Project Manager, are expected to develop working knowledge of federal SBE requirements, reports, policies, systems, and regulations as they apply to the responsibilities of their role.  Local candidates only as they will be required to work onsite 3 days per week. 

Responsibilities: 

This role manages all aspects of the CMS and EDE Partner-related coordination and activities, including the annual partner Operational Readiness Reviews (ORRs), change management, system testing, insurance carrier backend processes, and partner compliance reviews.

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to the following:

Program Operations

• Support the annual partner application process including application updates, reviews,           and approvals.

• Support the technical implementation of the program for partners for Open Enrollment (OE) 2026 go-live on November 1, 2026, and ongoing.

• Support the annual partner ORRs with support from the Eligibility and Policy Manager and the Information Security Officer.

• Manage the review and approval of partner consumer QHP applications and technical change requests with support from other SBE staff as              needed.

• Facilitate communication between internal teams, partners, and CMS, acting as the point of contact for project-related inquiries.

• Maintain detailed records of the partner application process, ORR status, and CMS change requests.

• Generate regular project status reports and provide updates to senior management on progress, challenges, and solutions.

• Coordinate reviews and approvals of partner applications, ensuring all necessary documentation and approvals are in place.

• Work closely with internal teams to manage communications and feedback during the application process.

• Host regular coordination meetings with cross-functional teams (e.g., Legal, Policy, Operations) to ensure alignment and address any                        concerns during

• the application cycle.

• Monitor CMS changes to their Enhanced Direct Enrollment (EDE) program and SBE requirements and coordinate with the Eligibility and Policy

• Manager to determine the impact and what changes will be adopted by Georgia Access.

• Direct the required partner documentation updates (e.g., ORR materials, business requirements, technical requirements) and review updates

• completed by the Partner Integration Analysts.

• Monitor changes made by CMS to the Enhanced Direct Enrollment (EDE) program and provide feedback to leadership if the same changes              should be

• adopted by Georgia Access.

• Developing project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive project documentation

• Developing detailed project plan(s) and visual tools to track progress

• Perform risk management to minimize project risks

• Reporting and escalating to management as needed

• Coordinating mitigation of project issues that arise

• Participating in crafting and documenting appropriate responses to major business issues that arise and could significantly impact                              stakeholders 

Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the main point of contact on behalf of the SBE for Center of Medicaid and Medicaid Services (CMS) and all EDE partners & Issuers

• interactions, including program and technical questions, issues, and coordination with technical vendor(s).

• Skilled in facilitating meetings, discussions, and brainstorming sessions to drive decisions and outcomes.

• Meet regularly with the partners to communicate program and policy updates, technical progress, challenges, and mitigation strategies as                  necessary.

• Meet with the Technology Director, SBE leadership, and partners to communicate technical program status, progress, timelines, challenges,              system

• issues, and proposed mitigation strategies as needed.

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with third parties/vendors and business partners

• Managing relationships with internal clients and all stakeholders

Education & Years of Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of relevant professional experience.

• Master's degree in a relevant field may be substituted for 2 years of experience.

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills

• Strong background in managing technology implementation projects.

• Proficient in project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira etc).