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Job Overview
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is in search of a seasoned IT Project Manager to spearhead the planning and execution of a significant statewide IT initiative for the Division of Child and Family Well-being (DCFW). In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, alongside selected vendors, to analyze, plan, and implement a cutting-edge system. This position will require robust cooperation with high-level business executives, IT professionals, business program resources, and vendor representatives to fulfill project requirements and manage stakeholder expectations while utilizing agile methodology.
Key Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will possess a results-driven mindset, demonstrating a strong work ethic along with exceptional IT Project Management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is in search of a seasoned IT Project Manager to spearhead the planning and execution of a significant statewide IT initiative for the Division of Child and Family Well-being (DCFW). In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders, alongside selected vendors, to analyze, plan, and implement a cutting-edge system. This position will require robust cooperation with high-level business executives, IT professionals, business program resources, and vendor representatives to fulfill project requirements and manage stakeholder expectations while utilizing agile methodology.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with DCFW business leaders and subject matter experts to comprehensively understand the requirements for the new IT system.
- Create and sustain detailed project schedules, budgets, and monitor expenditures effectively.
- Develop and uphold all necessary project management artifacts in accordance with State, DHHS, and PMBOK guidelines.
- Manage all aspects including scope, resources, timelines, costs, quality, communication, and procurements to achieve the goals set by the State.
- Work in partnership with teams to conduct alternative analyses and prepare documentation (including RFPs if necessary).
- Engage with vendors to oversee deliverables, ensuring that milestones are met as planned.
- Establish project governance, deliver formal presentations, and coordinate with all project stakeholders while instituting appropriate project controls.
- Act as an IT project liaison for the business client.
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to devise necessary project management, change management, risk management, rollout, and training strategies.
- Partner with technical teams to guarantee technical readiness during the implementation phase.
- Maintain all essential State CIO project documentation.
The ideal candidate will possess a results-driven mindset, demonstrating a strong work ethic along with exceptional IT Project Management, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Proficient in leading effective project meetings tailored to diverse audiences.
- Expertise in creating comprehensive project plans, timelines, and work breakdown structures using project management software.
- Familiarity with agile, scrum, and Kanban methodologies and tools.
- Strategic planning proficiency with a solid understanding of roadmap development.
- Ability to articulate and present project materials effectively, including presentations and status reports.
- Proven experience in collaborating with business and program partners.
- Competency in identifying and resolving both system and business process issues.
- Strong analytical capabilities and the flexibility to thrive in a high-demand, dynamic environment.
- Proficient in technical writing and documentation, including RFPs.
- Comprehensive understanding of iterative and incremental development principles.
- Experience managing Scrum team backlogs and priorities using agile tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira).
- Proven track record as a Scrum Master within Agile/Kanban settings, facilitating all Scrum ceremonies.
- Candidates with PMP Certification are preferred; Scrum Master certification is advantageous.
- Experience in managing or overseeing legacy system upgrade or replacement projects.
- Familiarity with collaboration efforts involving State and Local Government entities.
- Required healthcare-related experience; knowledge of Public Health Programs is preferred.
