Job Id: NC-577504 (98591018)
Project Manager (PMP) with procurement/RFP, process reengineering, PMI/PMBOK, Touchdown and State government experience
Location: DPI building, 301 N Wilmington St (NCDIT)
Duration: 8 Months
Agency Interview Type: In Person
SkillRequired / DesiredAmountof Experience
Hands-on experience performing in an IT program/project management role for large scale, complex IT programs/projects with high riskRequired5Years
Experience preparing procurement/RFP documents, functional and non-functional IT application requirements, and managing third party vendorsRequired5Years
Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with clients, management, and project team membersRequired5Years
Experience with counseling and advising senior level management and leadership regarding issues and risks, process reengineering and technology issuesRequired5Years
Ability to translate and communicate technical concepts, information, plans, and procedures to both technical and non-IT business personnelRequired5Years
Excellent written and oral communications; possess conflict resolution and negotiation skillsRequired5Years
Knowledge of IT Project Management processes, procedures, documentation, and reporting criteria per PMI/PMBOK methodologiesRequired5Years
Experience with Microsoft Project, Word, PowerPoint and ExcelRequired5Years
Demonstrated ability to perform detailed work planning, risk assessments, and associated risk mitigation actionsRequired5Years
Agile project management experience with a focus on application developmentHighly desired1Years
PMP certification desired.Highly desired1Years
State government experience preferred; experience with the state’s project portfolio management processes and tool (Touchdown) desiredHighly desired1Years
The Senior Project Manager is responsible and accountable to the School Business Systems Modernization Deputy Director for the overall success (on time, on budget, on scope) of delivery for critical, larger, more complex and/or more visible projects within the School Business Systems Modernization Initiative (SBSM).
The selected PM will assist School Business Systems Modernization with project management that may include but is not limited to projects that address the following business needs: ERP System Implementation, Grants, Licensure and Teacher Recruitment.
Role Type: Project Manager
Expected Skills: Able to manage highly complex work efforts; may have advanced education; may have extensive industry experience.
Description (including, but not limited to):
1. Responsibility for the successful completion of end to end project work, including all work products
2. Oversight of projects comprised of multiple deliverables, including delegation and coordination of tasks
3. Responsibility for creation and management of the integrated project plan, execution of the project plan, project status, meetings, scope changes, risk and issue tracking/mitigation, coordination across project teams, etc.
4. Negotiations internal and external to the project teams
5. Managing scope, resources, timelines, costs/budget, quality, communication, and procurements to meet the goals of the State
6. Development and execution of training and education on standard project management requirements and methods, facilitating project governance and reporting, and creating models to improve business decisions
7. Efforts typically include extensive changes to existing functionality or the implementation of new applications and/or technology