Senior Project Manager
About The Position
The Senior Project Manager for the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Information Technology Division leads high-impact, complex technology projects that support health and human services programs across North Carolina. The role drives project strategy, oversees cross-functional teams, manages vendor performance, and ensures successful delivery of IT solutions. The Senior Project Manager works with executive stakeholders and vendor teams, applies Waterfall, Hybrid, and/or Agile methodologies, and helps shape technology initiatives that strengthen statewide services. The position is part of the Office of the Secretary's Information Technology Division, which supports implementations, operations, project and portfolio management, infrastructure, consulting, business division liaison, and digital transformation services. The role is eligible for hybrid work and requires onsite reporting in Raleigh, North Carolina. It is funded in part through federal funds.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related IT field, business administration, project management, or a 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.
Nice To Haves
- Advanced project management expertise in scope, budget, and schedule.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Vendor management and negotiation skills.
- Knowledge of Agile and continuous delivery methodologies.
- Experience managing matrixed resources and overseeing junior project managers and team members.
Responsibilities
- Lead high-impact, complex technology projects supporting health and human services programs across North Carolina.
- Drive project strategy and oversee cross-functional teams.
- Manage vendor performance.
- Ensure successful delivery of IT solutions.
- Work with executive stakeholders and vendor teams.
- Apply Waterfall, Hybrid, and/or Agile project management methodologies.
Benefits
- Health insurance options
- Standard and supplemental retirement plans
- NCFlex program benefits
- Paid vacation leave
- Paid sick leave
- Community service leave
- Paid parental leave for eligible employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
