Job title: IT Project Manager
Location: Raleigh, NC (Hybrid)
Duration: 12+ months
Type: Contract

Short Description:
· The Client is seeking a senior project manager to manage the planning and implementation of a statewide IT project

Job Description:

· The Client is seeking to replace the current Laboratory Information Management
System (LIMS) for their Newborn Screening program with a new Newborn
Screening Program Laboratory and Follow-up Information Management system and
requires the services of a senior project manager to manage the planning and
implementation of the new version of the LIMS.
· This lead project management role will work with multiple internal and external stakeholders and selected vendor(s) to analyze, plan, and implement the new version of the LIMS.
· 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.

Responsibilities
· Working with the NC SLPH to obtain a thorough knowledge of the needs of a lab
information management system
· Working with personnel within the State Lab teams and the Information Technology team that are responsible for the LIMS to develop necessary project management, change management, risk management, rollout, and training plans.
· To the extent possible, integrate this project into the existing governance processes for the LIMS to ensure alignment of priorities and minimal disruption to ongoing operations and other required deliverables
· 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 procurement documents
· 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

Required skills
· 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
· 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 Procurement documents (RFP/RFQ) and technical artifacts
· Experience as a Project Manager on a cloud-based implementation project is a Plus
· Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.