IT Project Mgr - Expert

Title: IT Project Mgr - Expert

Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)

Duration: 9 Months

Interview Type: Either Webcam Interview or In Person

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is a senior project manager to manage the procurement and implementation of a Statewide IT project

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a short-term Sr. Project Manager to lead the implementation of complex IT Project(s)

• The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is a senior project manager to manage the implementation of a statewide HIV Medication Assistance(HMAP) IT project.
• This lead project management role will work with the selected vendor and NC State resources to complete implementation of the system.
• This position will be responsible for working with senior-level business executives, IT personnel, and business program resources to execute project requirements and manage stakeholder expectations.
• This position will manage the day to day activities for the project and complete all input to the State Project Management (Touchdown) system.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Developing detailed project schedule, budget and monitoring expenditures
• Developing and maintaining all required project management artifacts following PMBOK guidelines and NC State Methodology
• Supervising implementation activities, ensuring that project plans and schedules are established and maintained, ensuring that deliverables are completed timely and accurately
• Establishing project governance, conducting formal presentations, coordinating with all project stakeholders and ensure that appropriate project controls are instituted
• Serving as an IT management liaison to the business client

Skills:

• Results-oriented individual with a very strong work ethic and must be able to demonstrate excellent IT Project Management, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills
• Solid Leadership, facilitation, presentation, team building and change management skills to influence and guide cross functional teams required
• Healthcare related experience is required

• •Knowledge of Public Health HMAP Program is preferred
• Ability to act independently with sound business judgment and thrive in environment with diverse communication styles
• Ability to manage complex projects with multiple work streams with aggressive (and sometimes competing) timelines