Job Overview
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is actively seeking an accomplished IT Project Manager with expertise in leading the execution of various web-based and low-code applications for a 12-month contract. This position is fully remote but requires residence within the Eastern Time Zone.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and secure approval for business cases pertaining to new projects through comprehensive stakeholder and market analysis, along with cost/benefit evaluations.
- Implement and manage medium to large-scale projects characterized by moderate to high complexity and risk.
- Oversee dependencies across multiple divisions and external entities for the IT project.
- Collaborate with senior executives, IT personnel, business programs, and external stakeholders to analyze project requirements and align stakeholder expectations.
- Establish and manage detailed communication plans for all project stakeholders.
- Facilitate project implementation by collaborating with DHHS business units, IT, and selected vendors or in-house teams.
- Serve as scrum master for internal agile development initiatives.
- Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to project teams and vendor-related activities, reporting to senior portfolio and executive management.
- Work closely with development teams to track project milestones, identify risks, and resolve scheduling issues, keeping management informed.
- Assist the Contract Administrator in vendor management, ensuring vendor deliverables are reviewed and validated.
- Create and maintain all project management artifacts in accordance with PMI's PMBOK standards, DHHS methodologies, and State of NC project guidelines.
- Manage daily project activities, ensuring quality deliverables while monitoring risks, costs, and schedules.
- Input data into the State project portfolio management tool (Microsoft Project Server and SharePoint).
- Foster relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of project outcomes.
- Support procurement processes by developing necessary documentation and administrative tasks throughout bid evaluation and contract negotiation phases.
Required Skills
- Proficient in project management methodologies (waterfall, agile, hybrid)
- Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities
- Strong analytical skills for conducting stakeholder and market analyses
- Proven capacity to work independently and proactively
- Familiarity with project management tools, specifically Microsoft Project Server and SharePoint
- Effective leadership and team management capabilities
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in IT project management
- Familiarity with project management best practices
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Proven experience in managing vendor relationships
Career Growth Opportunities
This role presents a remarkable opportunity to enhance your project management expertise within a respected organization. You will engage with senior executives and lead complex projects, fostering your professional development and expanding your network.
Compensation And Benefits
- Competitive W-2 rate of up to $55 per hour
- 12-month contract position
- Must reside within the Eastern Time Zone
Join our team at DHHS and contribute to vital public health initiatives while advancing your career in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Employment Type: Contractor
