North Carolina State Government
Government
SeniorProjectManagementSpecialist
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“Senior Project Management Specialist at North Carolina State Government. Skills: Project management, IT project management, PMO support. Support and lead IT project management. Provide project oversight”
Industry & Context.
Risk management; Problem solving
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, 4 years of experience in IT project management, 4 years of technical project management
Nice to Have
Experience supporting IT procurements, Vendor management experience, Manage complex IT portfolios, Mitigate project risks and issues, Budget monitoring and control, Knowledge of IT vendor management, Coordination with external partners, Estimation methodologies, Earned value management, Risk Assessment/Mitigation Planning, Waterfall methodology experience, Agile methodology experience, Hybrid methodology experience, Evaluate alternative solutions, Present project risks to leadership, Present project issues to leadership, Present technology recommendations to leadership
What You'll Do.
Support and lead IT project management
Provide project oversight
Provide methodology guidance
Provide procurement support
Provide compliance activities
Review project health
Monitor project performance
Ensure alignment with standards
Oversee DHHS IT projects
Ensure use of methodologies
Provide expert project support
Provide guidance to teams
Provide mentorship to teams
Identify project risks proactively
Develop mitigation strategies
Conduct project reviews
Ensure alignment with objectives
Ensure alignment with requirements
Ensure alignment with PMO standards
Monitor critical dates
Identify schedule risks
Recommend corrective actions
Track project metrics
Ensure projects remain within scope
Ensure projects remain within schedule
Ensure projects remain within cost
Ensure projects remain within quality
Support PMO process enhancements
Support PMO tool enhancements
Support methodology enhancements
Ensure IT initiatives follow procedures
Ensure support activities follow procedures
Ensure IT initiatives follow standards
Ensure support activities follow standards
Provide strategic input to leaders
Support long range planning
Support decision making
Participate in working sessions
Coordinate communication with State CIO office
Coordinate collaboration with State CIO office
Coordinate communication with DIT/TSS
Coordinate collaboration with DIT/TSS
Coordinate communication with DIT Enterprise PMO
Coordinate collaboration with DIT Enterprise PMO
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate across teams; Influence decision makers
Process & Methodology
Project management, Agile, Hybrid, Waterfall, Risk management, Budgeting, Reporting, Earned value management, Risk Assessment/Mitigation Planning
Full Job Description
**Agency** **Division** **Job Classification Title** IT Project Manager II (NS) **Position Number** **Grade** DT12 **About Us** North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' [__website__](https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foshr.nc.gov%2Fstate-employee-resources%2Fbenefits&data=05%7C02%7Ckristin.siemek%40nc.gov%7C37d5e8e54d214e705d7208dd949882a0%7C7a7681dcb9d0449a85c3ecc26cd7ed19%7C0%7C0%7C638830104942848039%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=qbhXPQ%2FR5bst79enCZpATmcTDvhjy4xgIIsAtsD5Yc8%3D&reserved=0). Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! **Description of Work** The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a skilled Senior PMO Project Specialist to join our Project Management Office. In this senior level role, you will support and lead IT project management, project oversight, methodology guidance, procurement support, and compliance activities across DHHS IT initiatives. This position plays a key role in strengthening DHHS’s project execution maturity by guiding project teams, reviewing project health by monitoring project performance, and ensuring alignment with State and DHHS PMO standards. As a Senior PMO Project Specialist, you will: • Oversee DHHS IT projects to ensur
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