NCDHHS IT Project Mgr - Expert

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Project Management Office is seeking a shortterm (approx. 12 month) IT Project ManagerExpert to lead the implementation of multiple webbased and/or lowcode applications.

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a shortterm IT Project ManagerExpert to lead the implementation of multiple webbased and/or lowcode applications. The applications will developed by either vendors or inhouse development teams.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for building and obtaining approval of business cases for new projects through stakeholder and market analysis cost/benefit analysis project schedule estimates.
Responsible for implementing medium to largesized project(s) of moderate to high complexity and risk.
Responsible for managing the dependencies of the IT project that extends to multiple divisions and external entities.
Responsible for working directly with senior level executives IT personnel business program and external resources to analyze and execute project requirements and manage stakeholder expectations.
Work with DHHS Business IT and the selected Vendor team to complete implementation of the project.
Responsible for the leadership direction and oversight of the project team(s) and of all vendorrelated activities tied to the project and report to senior executive management.
Work handinhand with vendor to manage project milestones and critical dates to identify potential risks and impacts that could jeopardize project schedule. Identify ways to resolve schedule issues. Keeps management aware of the situation.
Support the Contract Administrator by performing vendor management and ensuring that that vendor deliverables are reviewed and approved by the appropriate team members.
Develop all project management artifacts following the practices and guidelines from the PMI s PMBOK the NC DHHS PM Methodology and State of NC project methodology developing the detailed project budget monitoring expenditures performing regular status reports developing and maintaining all required project documentation.
Manage the daytoday activities for the project and complete all input to the State project portfolio management tool (based on Microsoft Project Server and SharePoint) and online project notebooks (SharePoint).
Manage internal and external relationships (agency Federal vendor other State agencies communitybased providers and other external stakeholders) and dependencies across all workstreams to ensure successful delivery of the project.
Manage the daytoday activities on the project including monitoring and controlling project risks cost and schedule tracking project expenses and determining if these are within the allocated budget and manage project changes.
Assist the business in managing procurement efforts through the development of procurement documents such as Requests for Proposals Statements of Works for State Term Contracts Requests for Quotes etc.; write content related to project scope and maintenance activities; and perform administrative tasks during bid evaluation contract negotiations and award approval processes.
The PM will ensure the quality of deliverables and effectively manage the team and daytoday relationships to ensure project scope delivery.


Skills:
Resultsoriented selfmotivated individual with a very strong work ethic and must be able to demonstrate excellent IT Project Management negotiation communication and problemsolving skills
Solid Leadership facilitation presentation team building and change management skills to influence and guide cross functional teams required
Healthcare related experience is preferred
Ability to act independently with sound business judgment and thrive in environment with diverse communication styles
Ability to manage complex projects with multiple work streams with aggressive (and sometimes competing) timelines
Candidate must have experience implementing one or more of the following lowcode technologies: Salesforce Microsoft Dynamics or ServiceNow
Ideal candidate for this position would have project management experience in a healthcare and/or state government setting

Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceProject management experience preferably with large complex automation implementation effortsRequired10YearsDemonstrated Project Management experience on IT application/system development and deployments for multiple clients.Required10YearsProven track record of delivering projects and work streams with aggressive timelines and deliver within scope budget and schedule.Required10YearsObjective decisionmaking ability based on strategic objectives priority business performance analysis and resource availability.Required10YearsHands on experience managing project risk cost schedule quality testing and communications.Required7YearsExperience implementing applications using Salesforce MS Dynamics and/or ServiceNow.Required3YearsStrong leadership organizational interpersonal and time management skills.Required0Demonstrated oral and written communication and presentation skills.Required0Solid work experience with project management tools including Microsoft Project and Project Server.Required7YearsExperience with MS Office and Teams.Required7YearsDemonstrated experience with Waterfall Agile and Hybrid software development frameworks.Required5YearsDemonstrated experience with vendor management on a medium or large IT project/system implementation.Required8YearsKnowledge of healthcare systems with an emphasis on behavioral health developmental disabilities and substance use.Highly desired5YearsExtensive understanding of MS SharePoint end user experience sites libraries lists and groups.Required8YearsCost/benefit analysis and market analysis.Required5YearsHealthcare related experience Highly desired7YearsExperience in developing business case documentsRequired5YearsExperience with federal Application Planning Document approval processesHighly desired0
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Absences 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 requirementQuestion2All work must be completed on site at the clients discretion unless remote work is permitted. Do you accept this requirement and agree to obtain a signed Teleworking Agreement from the selected candidate Question3Please list candidates email address that will be used when submitting ERTR. Question4Looking for immediate hire. 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. Question5Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirement Question6Vendor 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 Question7Candidates submitted above the rate of $$$ may not be considered. Do you accept this requirementQuestion8The client is requesting that candidates are able to provide 3 references prior to final selection. The references must be recent from a manager/director overseeing the candidates work. Do you accept this requirementQuestion9Please 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 ITS009440. Do you confirm Question10Candidates must be willing to provide a telephone number that can be used for communications during normal work hours if selected for this position. Do you accept this requirement Question11Candidate must be able to attend an oncamera web interview. Do you accept this requirementQuestion12Payment 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