IT Project Manager

22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

Raleigh, NC

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Budget Management, Business Case, Communication Skills, Construction, Corrective Action, Cost Benefit Analysis, Cost Engineering, Cross-Functional, Data Migration, Establish Priorities, Funding, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Investment Management, Lead Management, Leadership, Local Government, Maintain Compliance, Market Analysis, Microsoft Project, Multitasking, Negotiation Skills, Onboarding, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Management Certification, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project/Program Management, Public Health, Quality Management, Resource Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, State Government, Statement of Work (SOW), Strategic Planning, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Vendor/Supplier Management, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Raleigh, NC
POSTED
2 days ago
Client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a large-scale IT project.

Client is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager with in-depth knowledge of public health to lead a large-scale IT project . This lead management role will work with multiple internal and external stakeholders, project teams, divisions, departments, and vendors to build a plan that supports implementation of a new IT solution. This position will interact with all levels of staff in department including executive staff. 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 into the State Project Management (Touchdown) system as needed.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Work closely with project sponsor, Project Portfolio Managers (PPMs), to identify and prioritize initiatives at a division level
• Collaborate with Project Portfolio Management and other staff to develop and manage divisional roadmaps
• Work with business and cross-functional teams to develop Business Case and Cost Benefit analysis for prioritized initiatives within the program
• Manage and obtain various client and state approvals for initiating projects within the program
• Participates in the construction of Statements of Work in collaboration with the business and other agency teams for projects within the program
• Manage multiple Vendor onboarding and vendor management
• Establish and implement governance model for the program
• Identify key requirements needed from cross-functional teams and Vendors
• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department
• Manage budget and funding channels for maximum productivity
• Tracks, maintains and present program details, progress, status, risk and other relevant topics to senior and executive management
• Work with Project Portfolio Managers and Project Managers within the program to maintain clear, effective and transparent communications
• Manage resource allocations and expectations for program
• Collaborate with the state to ensure program compliance with the State IT Roadmap and all State security requirements
• Presents program status to various committee and executive meetings

Skills:
• The selected candidate must be a results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic and must be able to demonstrate excellent leadership, negotiation, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Experience in the management of a portfolio of multiple projects that may be in significantly different stages of development or have differing timelines and priorities
• Experience in communicating in a fashion tailored the audience and their needs
• Excellent written communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrates experience in working effectively with all levels of staff, clients and other IT personnel
• Experience in the responsibility for acquiring and utilizing the necessary resources and skills, within agreed parameters of cost, timeframes and quality for a program
• Experience in proposing and leading strategic initiatives
• Ability to identify and plan systematic corrective action to reduce errors and improve the quality of the systems and services, by examination of the root causes of problems
• Demonstrated ability to provide advice, assistance and leadership in improving the quality of
• IT projects, by focusing on program definition, management, repeatability and measurement
• Ability to build, influence, lead and motivate effective teams towards end results

Management prefers applicants with the following:
• Candidate with PMP/PgMP Certification
• Candidate with Agile (PMI-ACP) Certification
• Experience managing or supervising programs involving legacy system replacement projects
• Experience collaborating with State and Local Government
• Experience in complex, cross-functional team environments

Skills
SkillRequiredRequired ExperienceCandidate ExperienceLast Used
Program Management experience managing multiple large complex projectsRequired5 Years
Experience creating roadmaps for the portfolioRequired7 Years
Experience developing business case , Cost Benefit and market analysisRequired5 Years
Proven track record of delivering IT projects within budget, scope and schedule.Required7 Years
Objective decision-making ability based on strategic objectives priority, business performance analysis and resource availabilityRequired   
Hands on experience managing project risk, cost, schedule, quality, testing, and communications.Required7 Years
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)Required7 Years
Experience with MS OfficeRequired7 Years
PMI certification Project Management Professional (PMP)Highly desired   
State Government experienceHighly desired   
Experience managing implementation of a statewide IT projectHighly desired   
Experience with legacy system replacement projects and data migrationHighly desired3 Years
Experience collaborating with State and Local GovernmentHighly desired3 Years
 
QuestionsQuestionsAnswers
Question 1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement? 
Question 2All work must be completed on site at the client's discretion. Do you accept this requirement? 
Question 3Please list candidate's email address HERE that will be used when submitting E-RTR. 
Question 4Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment. 
Question 8Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the supplier to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you accept this requirement? 

About the Company

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22nd Century Technologies, Inc.

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies’ delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among “Best Company to Work For” by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients’ expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
1997
WEBSITE
https://www.tscti.com/careers-0