NC DHHS IT Project Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) isseeking an experienced program manager for a large-scale IT Data Modernizationand Transformation initiative for the Division of Public Health (DPH) in DHHS

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) isseeking an experienced IT Project Program Manager with in-depth knowledge ofpublic health to lead an IT data modernization and transformation effort for DPH. Thislead management role will work with multiple internal and externalstakeholders, project teams, divisions, departments, and vendors to strategizeand build a strategic road map and plan that supports the DPH s data modernizationobjectives. This position will interact with all levels of staff in DHHSincluding executive staff. working with senior-level business executives, ITpersonnel, business program resources and Vendor staff to execute projectrequirements and manage stakeholder expectations. This position will manage theday-to-day activities for the project and complete all input into the StateProject Management (Touchdown) system as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Workclosely with program and project sponsors, PPMs, to identify and prioritizeinitiatives at a division level

Establish and implement a governance model for the DPH data modernizationprogram

Collaborate with business and IT leaders along with, Project Portfolio Manager,and other staff to develop and prioritize identified efforts and developmodernization roadmap for DPH

Determinedata needs and support all the activities needed for the development of theDashboard Visualization needed by the division

Collaborate with stakeholders to develop the plan to deliver businessintelligence solutions, dashboards and data visualizations.

Workwith business and cross-functional teams to develop Business Case and CostBenefit analysis for prioritized initiatives within the program

Manageand obtain various DHHS and state approvals for initiating projects within theprogram

Developingand maintaining detailed project schedule, budget and monitoring expenditures

Participates in the development of Statements of Work (SOW) and Requestfor Proposal (RFP) in collaboration with the business and other agency teamsfor projects within the program

Managemultiple Vendor engagements

Identifykey requirements needed from cross-functional teams and Vendors

Developingand maintaining all required project management artifacts following State, DHHSand PMBOK guidelines

Managingscope, resources, timelines, costs / budget, quality, communication, andprocurements to meet the goals of the State

Workwith other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multipleprojects within the department

Managebudget and funding channels for maximum productivity

Workingwith business stakeholders to develop necessary project management, changemanagement, risk management, rollout, and training plans

Workingwith the technical team to ensure technical readiness during implementation andsupervising implementation activities

Developingand maintaining all required State CIO project documentation

Tracks,maintains and present program / project details, progress, status, risk and otherrelevant topics to senior and executive management

Required skills include :

The selected candidate must be a results-oriented individualwith a very strong work ethic and must be able to demonstrate excellent ITProject Management, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.

Provenability to conceive and promote a strategic vision for data modernization anddata management

ExtensiveProgram / project management experience, planning and managing large complextechnology business programs / projects

Exposureto modern data architecture, data lake, data warehouse, and relational databasestructures

Provenability to work in a technically diverse environment with an assortment ofproducts, platforms and services

Experience with on-site, off-site and cloud-based database solutions

The selected candidate must be a results-oriented individual with a strong workethic and must be able to demonstrate excellent leadership, negotiation, timemanagement, facilitation, and organizational skills

Experience in the management of multiple projects that may be in significantlydifferent stages of development or have differing timelines and priorities

Ability to create simple to complex project plans, timelines and work breakdownstructures using project management tools

Must have proficiency in project management, agile, scrum, and kanban softwaretools

Must have strategic planning skills with good understanding of roadmapdevelopment

Experience in communicating in a fashion tailored the audience and their needs

Excellent written communication and presentation skills

Demonstrates experience in working effectively with all levels of staff,clients and other IT personnel

Experience in the responsibility for acquiring and utilizing the necessaryresources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timeframes and qualityfor a program

Ability to identify and plan systematic corrective action to reduce errors andimprove the quality of the systems and services, by examination of the rootcauses of problems

Demonstrated ability to provide advice, assistance and leadership in improvingthe quality of IT projects, by focusing on program definition, management,repeatability and measurement

Ability to build, influence, lead and motivate effective teams towards endresults

The ideal candidate would also have knowledge or experience managing projectsfor deploying systems using the Agile methodologies

Management prefers applicants with the following :

Candidate with PMP / PgMP Certification

Candidate with Agile (PMI-ACP) Certification

Experience with public health programs involving data modernization projects

Experience collaborating with State and Local Government

Experience in complex, cross-functional team environments

Required / Desired Skills

SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof ExperienceProgram Management experience managing multiple large complex projects Required5YearsExperience creating roadmaps for the portfolioRequired7YearsExperience developing business case , Cost Benefit and market analysisRequired5YearsProven track record of delivering IT projects within budget, scope and schedule.Required7YearsObjective decision-making ability based on strategic objectives priority, business performance analysis and resource availabilityRequired0Hands on experience managing project risk, cost, schedule, quality, testing, and communications.Required7YearsStrong supervision, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.Required0Demonstrated presentation, training skills, oral and written communication skills. Required0Solid work experience with project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project)Required7YearsExperience with MS OfficeRequired7YearsPMI certification Project Management Professional (PMP)Highly desired0State Government experienceHighly desired0Experience managing implementation of a statewide IT projectHighly desired0Experience with modern data architecture, data lake, data warehouse, and relational database structuresHighly desired3YearsExperience collaborating with State and Local GovernmentHighly desired3Years

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