Senior Project Manager

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

SEC OFFICE - INFO TECH

Job Classification Title

IT Project Manager II (NS)

Position Number

60038159

Grade

DT12

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

This position will manage IT projects, supporting overall DHHS PMO processes and methodologies, modifications and enhancements to PMO management processes and project management methodologies; managing IT project activities to ensure adherence to procedures and standards.
There is ongoing Primary responsibility to manage projects of Small to Medium size with relatively simple scope and complexity With Focuses on meeting project commitments, including communications with sponsors, stakeholders, etc. Position could lead one or more smaller or one medium sized project.
This position participates in meetings with DHHS IT project teams, DHHS IT support teams, DHHS IT management, and DHHS IT Division senior support function staff. This position will ensure coordination and communication between DHHS IT projects and the Office of the State Chief Information Officer (CIO), Department of Information Technology (DIT)/Technology Strategy and Standards (TSS), and the DIT/Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO).
As a Senior Project Manager, you will have:
• Demonstrated in-depth experience in business and technical analysis of medium to large sized projects with high complexity IT projects
• Extensive experience in IT project management, IT Procurements, Vendor/Contract management and QA methodologies, processes and standards
• Extensive documented experience in IT project budgeting, cost estimation, and financial tracking for IT projects
• Demonstrated experience working in a team environment, a matrixed environment and facilitating project/program expectations to both internal and external teams to ensure that the project remains within specified scope and is within time, cost, and quality objectives
• Documented experience developing detailed project plans and schedules, providing work direction and leadership to assigned projects or programs including sub projects and at times, individual project members; including scheduling, assignment of work and review of project efforts using a strong blend of Project Management business analysis and technical experience
• Extensive knowledge Monitoring and auditing project milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule while identifying ways to resolve schedule issues, provides required project status reporting, assesses variances from the project plan, gathers metrics, and develops and implements changes as necessary
• Demonstrated experience and ability in leading diverse teams, using “soft skills” or “people skills”, excellent written and oral communication skills, strong conflict resolution and management, excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail, analytical thinking and organization skills
• Proactive and quality oriented; and have demonstrated leadership and team-building skills. Should be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Cited experience in direct client contact with sensitivity and commitment to business problem solving
• Ability to adapt to new circumstances in a changing business environment, good understanding of current and emerging technologies, and how other enterprises are using them to drive digital business

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $105,341.00 - $184,345.00

Recruitment Range: $105,341.00 - $114,878.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Demonstrated ability to manage, organize, and lead large, complex IT projects and multi disciplinary project teams.

• Hands-on experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues, including effective budget monitoring and control.

• Strong knowledge of IT vendor management practices and coordination with external partners.

• Extensive experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies, including evaluating alternative solutions and presenting project risks, issues, and technology recommendations to senior leadership.

The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date

This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal FundsThis Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NCAbout the Office of the Secretary

The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department’s mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary’s Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact.

About the NC DHHS Information Technology Division

In collaboration with our partners, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential health and human services. The IT division (ITD) is one of the divisions that report to the Operational Excellence portfolio. The ITD division comprises four sections: Implementation and Operations, Strategy and Workforce, Enterprise Technology, and Vendor and Finance. ITD offers the following services but not limited to implementations, operations, project/portfolio management, infrastructure, consulting, business division liaison, digital transformation, IT strategy, enterprise technology, IT contract and vendor management, and data office services.

  

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders.  We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job.  For more information about DHHS:  https://www.ncdhhs.gov/.

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals.  Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor’s Executive Order 303, our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justice-involved.  We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for which they may be qualified.

              

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety.   Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

• Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.

• Applications must be submitted by 11:59 PM the day before the closing date.

• Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check.

• Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account.  Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.

• Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.  Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent.

• For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at https://www.naces.org/members.

Degree/College Credit Verification

Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, degree evaluations, and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.

• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. 

• Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation.  If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

CONTACT INFORMATION: 

If there are any questions about this posting, please contact Talent Acquisition at [email protected]. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related IT field, business administration, project management, or closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience in IT project management or technical project management related work

OR

An equivalent combination of education and experience

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Lisa M Sasser

Email:

[email protected]