NC-695615 (98591215)
Hybrid Healthcare PM (PMP/CSM) with LMS, AWS, MS Project, RFPs/technical writing, early childhood data system, iterative/incremental development, agile/kanban/Scrum experience
Location: Raleigh, NC (NCDHHS)
Duration: 12 months
Interview Type: Either Webcam Interview or In Person
Skills:
Project management experience, preferably with large, complex automation implementation efforts involving vendor managmentRequired7Years
Demonstrated Project Management experience on system deployments with multiple clientsRequired7Years
Proven track record of delivering IT projects within budget, scope and schedule.Required7Years
Hands on experience managing project risk, cost, schedule, quality, testing, and communications.Required7Years
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) and MS OfficeRequired7Years
PMI certification Project Management Professional (PMP) and Scrum Master CertificationHighly desired
Capable of leading effective project meetings that are tailored to the audienceRequired7Years
Ability to create simple to complex project plans, timelines and work breakdown structures using project management toolsRequired7Years
Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, clients and other IT personnelRequired7Years
Proven experience with working collaboratively with business/program partnersRequired7Years
Ability to effectively identify and resolve system or business process/project issuesRequired7Years
Ability to build, influence, lead and motivate effective teams towards end resultsRequired7Years
Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work in a high-demand dynamic environmentRequired7Years
Must have experience writing RFPs/technical writingRequired
State government experience and experience working with early childhood data systemsHighly desired
Understanding of the fundamentals of iterative and incremental development.Highly desired3Years
Experience in playing the Scrum Master role for a SW development/maintenance teams that was diligently applying Agile / Kanban values and principlesHighly desired3Years
The DPH is seeking to acquire and implement a commercial off-the-shelf SaaS based Learning Management System (LMS) hosted on the AWS Cloud. The current business driver for the proposed LMS is so the Local Technical Assistance and Training Branch, the Environmental Health Section, the Oral Health section, and other DPH users can create and deliver quality learning experiences to state and local public health workforce partners with a single solution to build a learning culture that benefits the people we serve and the business of public health.
This lead project management role will work with the selected vendor(s) to complete implementation of the system. This position will be responsible for 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 to the State Project Management (Touchdown) system as needed. The project will be utilizing the agile methodology.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
-Developing and maintaining detailed project schedule, budget and monitoring expenditures
-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
-Leading and performing hands-on analysis of the business and technical environments, and writing RFP
-Working with vendors to manage contract deliverables, oversee all vendor activities to ensure that all the milestones are met
-Ensuring that project plans and schedules are established and maintained, ensuring that deliverables are completed timely and accurately
-Establishing project governance, conducting formal presentations, coordinating with all project stakeholders and ensure that appropriate project controls are instituted
-Serving as an IT project liaison to the business client
-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
-Experience in managing projects using various methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Kanban) and diligently applying Agile / Kanban values, principles, and practices
-Proficient in conducting all the Scrum ceremonies within a collocated as well as distributed teams
-Experience in facilitating release planning
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.
-Capable of leading effective project meetings that are tailored to the audience
-Ability to create simple to complex project plans, timelines and work breakdown structures using project management tools
-Must have proficiency in project management, agile, scrum, and kanban software tools
-Must have strategic planning skills with good understanding of roadmap development.
-Ability to write and present effective project materials, including presentations and status reports
-Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, clients and other IT personnel
-Proven experience with working collaboratively with business/program partners
-Ability to effectively identify and resolve system or business process/project issues
-Ability to build, influence, lead and motivate effective teams towards end results
-Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work in a high-demand dynamic environment
-Strong analytical skills
-Strong written and oral communication skills, including development of project
-Must have experience writing RFPs/technical writing
-Understanding of the fundamentals of iterative and incremental development
-Ability to help manage Scrum team backlog and/or Kanban Flow, and priorities using agile based tools (ServiceNow, Jira, Version One etc.)
Management prefers applicants with the following:
-Candidate with PMP Certification. Scrum Master certification is a plus.
-Experience managing or supervising legacy system replacement projects
-Experience collaborating with State and Local Government
-Experience working in Healthcare industry
-Knowledge of Public Health Programs is preferred
-Experience planning and managing data conversion activities
-Experience building rollout plans
-Experience working with Learning Management systems