What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - DHHS - PgMP Certification - 1 Year HYBRID Contract - Durham, NC - 746899 position at FairPoint Communications?
Job Overview
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently seeking a seasoned Project Manager for a hybrid contract role based in Durham, NC. This position calls for a strategic leader capable of engaging with a multitude of internal and external stakeholders, project teams, and vendors to drive modernization initiatives for social services and Medicaid programs.
Key Responsibilities
This role provides a unique opportunity for professional development and exposure to high-impact projects that significantly influence the modernization of essential public services. Successful candidates will have the chance to enhance their project management skills while contributing to valuable initiatives.
Company Culture And Values
The NC DHHS promotes a culture that values inclusivity, collaboration, and results-driven performance, creating an environment that encourages professional growth and networking opportunities with diverse stakeholders.
Employment Type: Contractor
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is currently seeking a seasoned Project Manager for a hybrid contract role based in Durham, NC. This position calls for a strategic leader capable of engaging with a multitude of internal and external stakeholders, project teams, and vendors to drive modernization initiatives for social services and Medicaid programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate project proposals to establish timelines, funding restrictions, and resource allocation.
- Identify key project deliverables, milestones, and necessary tasks.
- Lead and inspire project team members throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
- Develop and manage work plans and staffing for project activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Assign roles and responsibilities to project personnel while defining their authority.
- Direct project activities to ensure adherence to schedules and budgets.
- Review and adjust project plans based on status reports and evolving needs.
- Collaborate with business and cross-functional teams to create Business Cases and conduct Cost-Benefit analyses.
- Manage vendor onboarding and confirm essential requirements are met across teams.
- Identify and assess risks and opportunities across various projects.
- Oversee budget management to maximize productivity across workstreams.
- Ensure compliance with State IT Roadmap and all applicable security requirements.
- Demonstrated results-oriented mindset with a strong work ethic.
- Exceptional leadership, negotiation, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
- Proficient in tailoring communication to diverse audiences.
- Superior written and verbal presentation capabilities.
- Ability to acquire and utilize necessary resources while maintaining cost, time, and quality parameters.
- Skilled in identifying root causes of problems to implement corrective actions for system and service enhancements.
- Proven track record of building, influencing, and motivating effective teams.
- Preferred candidates will possess PgMP Certification.
- Agile (PMI-ACP) Certification is also highly desirable.
- Experience managing programs related to application modernization and modularization.
- Familiarity with collaborating with State and Local Government entities.
- Experience working in complex, cross-functional team settings.
- Knowledge of social services and Medicaid programs or similar case management systems is advantageous.
This role provides a unique opportunity for professional development and exposure to high-impact projects that significantly influence the modernization of essential public services. Successful candidates will have the chance to enhance their project management skills while contributing to valuable initiatives.
Company Culture And Values
The NC DHHS promotes a culture that values inclusivity, collaboration, and results-driven performance, creating an environment that encourages professional growth and networking opportunities with diverse stakeholders.
Employment Type: Contractor
