What are the responsibilities and job description for the NC DHHS IT Project Program Manager position at Mahantech?
Engagement Type
Contract
Short Description
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is\nseeking an experienced program manager for a large-scale IT Data Modernization\nand Transformation initiative for the Division of Public Health (DPH) in DHHS
Complete Description
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an experienced IT Project Program Manager with in-depth knowledge of public health to lead an IT data modernization and transformation effort for DPH. This lead management role will work with multiple internal and external stakeholders, project teams, divisions, departments, and vendors to strategize and build a strategic road map and plan that supports the DPH's data modernization objectives. This position will interact with all levels of staff in DHHS including executive staff. working with senior-level business executives, IT personnel, business program resources and Vendor staff to execute project requirements and manage stakeholder expectations. This position will manage the day-to-day activities for the project and complete all input into the State Project Management (Touchdown) system as needed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to :
- Work closely with program and project sponsors, PPMs, to identify and prioritize initiatives at a division level
- Establish and implement a governance model for the DPH data modernization program
- Collaborate with business and IT leaders along with, Project Portfolio Manager, and other staff to develop and prioritize identified efforts and develop modernization roadmap for DPH
- Determine data needs and support all the activities needed for the development of the Dashboard Visualization needed by the division
- Collaborate with stakeholders to develop the plan to deliver business intelligence solutions, dashboards and data visualizations.
- Work with business and cross-functional teams to develop Business Case and Cost Benefit analysis for prioritized initiatives within the program
- Manage and obtain various DHHS and state approvals for initiating projects within the program
- Developing and maintaining detailed project schedule, budget and monitoring expenditures
- Participates in the development of Statements of Work (SOW) and Request for Proposal (RFP) in collaboration with the business and other agency teams for projects within the program
- Manage multiple Vendor engagements
- Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and Vendors
- Developing and maintaining all required project management artifacts following State, DHHS and PMBOK guidelines
- Managing scope, resources, timelines, costs / budget, quality, communication, and procurements to meet the goals of the State
- Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department
- Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity
- Working with business stakeholders to develop necessary project management, change management, risk management, rollout, and training plans
- Working with the technical team to ensure technical readiness during implementation and supervising implementation activities
- Developing and maintaining all required State CIO project documentation
- Tracks, maintains and present program / project details, progress, status, risk and other relevant topics to senior and executive management
Required skills include :
The selected candidate must be a 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.
Management prefers applicants with the following :
Required / Desired Skills
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Program Management experience managing multiple large complex projects
Required
Years
Experience creating roadmaps for the portfolio
Required
Years
Experience developing business case , Cost Benefit and market analysis
Required
Years
Proven track record of delivering IT projects within budget, scope and schedule.
Required
Years
Objective decision-making ability based on strategic objectives priority, business performance analysis and resource availability
Required
Hands on experience managing project risk, cost, schedule, quality, testing, and communications.
Required
Years
Strong supervision, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
Required
Demonstrated presentation, training skills, oral and written communication skills.
Required
Solid work experience with project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project)
Required
Years
Experience with MS Office
Required
Years
PMI certification Project Management Professional (PMP)
Highly desired
State Government experience
Highly desired
Experience managing implementation of a statewide IT project
Highly desired
Experience with modern data architecture, data lake, data warehouse, and relational database structures
Highly desired
Years
Experience collaborating with State and Local Government
Highly desired
Years
Questions
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Question 1
Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?
Question 2
All work must be completed on site at the client's discretion. Do you accept this requirement?
Question 3
Please list candidate's email address HERE that will be used when submitting E-RTR.
Question 4
Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment.
Question 5
Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirement?
Question 6
Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order are to be outsourced to other countries. Do you accept this requirement?
Question 8
Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the supplier to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you accept this requirement?
Question 9
Please confirm you have thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout this candidate's VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440. Do you confirm?
