This is regarding an excellent job opportunity with my client...
Position: IT Project Manager
Location: Raleigh, NC
Duration: 12 months
Either Webcam Interview or In Person
Responsibilities:
· Manage all tasks for one or more medium to large-sized project(s) of moderate to high complexity and risk
· Ideal candidate for this position should have both Project Management experience in an Early Education setting and could be responsible for managing the dependencies of the program that extends to multiple areas
· Candidate should have experience managing both IT Infrastructure and Software projects
· Candidate should have experience managing development projects using low code or configurable software platforms including platforms like Microsoft Dynamic or Salesforce, etc.
· Responsible for working directly with Senior Level Executives, IT personnel, and business program resources to analyze and execute project requirements and manage stakeholder expectations
· Work with DHHS Business, ITD 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 vendor contract related activities tied to the project and report to Senior Portfolio Manager
· Work hand in hand with vendor to manage project milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule. Identify ways to resolve schedule issues. Keeps management aware of the situation
· Develop all project management artifacts following the practices and guidelines from the PMI’s PMBOK and DHHS PM Methodology, developing the detailed project budget, monitoring expenditures, developing, and maintaining all required State CIO project documentation
Preferred Skills:
· 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
· Solid leadership, facilitation, presentation, team building and change management skills to influence and guide cross functional teams required
· Agile and Waterfall experience is required
· Early Education related experience is a plus
· Must have recent experience with Microsoft Project
· Prior State experience managing IT projects is a plus
· Ability to act independently with sound business judgment and thrive in environment with diverse communication styles
· Ability to manage complex projects or programs with multiple work streams with aggressive (and sometimes competing) timelines
Please send me your updated resume and expected pay rate.