What are the responsibilities and job description for the REMOTE IT Project Manager - Contract for State NC position at FairPoint Communications?
Job Overview
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Project Management Office is actively seeking an IT Project Manager-Expert for a long-term contract opportunity (approximately 12 months) to facilitate the deployment of various web-based and low-code applications. This remote role is available exclusively to U.S. citizens or Green Card holders.
Key Responsibilities
This position provides a unique opportunity for professional development within the healthcare sector, allowing you to enhance your project management expertise while collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Company Culture And Values
The NC Department of Health and Human Services values integrity, collaboration, and accountability. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, encouraging innovation and excellence in all we do.
Networking And Professional Opportunities
By joining our team, you will gain access to a vast professional network and numerous opportunities for skill development and collaboration in the field of IT project management.
Compensation And Benefits
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Project Management Office is actively seeking an IT Project Manager-Expert for a long-term contract opportunity (approximately 12 months) to facilitate the deployment of various web-based and low-code applications. This remote role is available exclusively to U.S. citizens or Green Card holders.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and secure approval for business cases for new projects through comprehensive stakeholder and market analysis, alongside cost/benefit assessments.
- Lead the execution of medium to large-scale projects characterized by moderate to high complexity and risk.
- Oversee the interdependencies of the IT project, ensuring collaboration across multiple divisions and external entities.
- Engage with senior executives, IT staff, business programs, and external partners to evaluate and fulfill project requirements while managing stakeholder expectations.
- Collaborate closely with DHHS Business and IT teams, as well as selected vendors, to successfully implement project initiatives.
- Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to project teams and vendor activities, reporting progress to senior management.
- Partner with vendors to manage project milestones, identify potential risks, and develop strategies for schedule resolution, while keeping management apprised of developments.
- Assist the Contract Administrator in vendor management and ensure that vendor deliverables receive appropriate review and approval from relevant team members.
- Create all project management documentation in accordance with PMI's PMBOK, NC DHHS PM Methodology, and the State of NC project methodology, including detailed budgeting, expenditure tracking, and status reporting.
- Supervise daily project activities, ensuring proper input into the State project portfolio management tool and online project notebooks.
- Handle internal and external relationships to guarantee successful project delivery.
- Manage the daily operations of the project, focusing on the monitoring and controlling of project risks, costs, and schedules.
- Facilitate the procurement process by developing necessary documents such as Requests for Proposals and Statements of Work, while assisting in bid evaluation, contract negotiations, and approval processes.
- Ensure the quality of project deliverables and effectively manage team dynamics to achieve project scope objectives.
- Results-driven, self-motivated professional with a robust work ethic and strong IT Project Management abilities.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills, complemented by solid leadership and team-building capabilities.
- Experience in healthcare is preferred.
- Ability to work independently with sound business judgment in a diverse communication environment.
- Proficient in managing complex projects with multiple work streams and competing timelines.
- Familiarity with low-code technologies, such as Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, or ServiceNow, is essential.
- Previous project management experience in healthcare and/or state government contexts is highly desirable.
This position provides a unique opportunity for professional development within the healthcare sector, allowing you to enhance your project management expertise while collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders.
Company Culture And Values
The NC Department of Health and Human Services values integrity, collaboration, and accountability. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment, encouraging innovation and excellence in all we do.
Networking And Professional Opportunities
By joining our team, you will gain access to a vast professional network and numerous opportunities for skill development and collaboration in the field of IT project management.
Compensation And Benefits
- Competitive W-2 rate of up to $55/hour; Corp to Corp arrangements are acceptable.
Salary : $55
