Location:Columbia, SC
Duration: 12 months
Positions: 1
Description:
The Project Manager will be assigned to multiple high priority projects for South Carolina DHHS which will involve interacting with multiple business units and vendors. The Project Manager will be responsible for following PMBOK methodology on projects, will assist with the Lean Six Sigma Project and will implement common project methodology following PMBOK methodology.
SCDHHS is undergoing both information technology and business process changes that will have significant impact on the Department.
SCOPE OF THE PROJECT:
The Project Manager will be assigned to multiple high priority projects for South Carolina DHHS which will involve interacting with multiple business units and vendors. The Project Manager will be responsible for following PMBOK methodology on projects, will assist with the Lean Six Sigma Project and will implement common project methodology following PMBOK methodology.
SCDHHS is undergoing both information technology and business process changes that will have significant impact on the Department. The Project Manager will be assist in the adaptation of many of these processes.
These initiatives must be deployed in an organized and methodical manner. It will be the responsibility of the Project Manger to work with Agency teams and 3rd party consultants to develop and oversee the plans and budget for these projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
•Defines and develops enterprise-wide IT project management practices, processes and metrics.
•Ensures projects/programs are defined, tracked and communicated in a consistent and effective manner.
•Incorporates effective change and risk management controls. Partners with IT and business leadership and other key stakeholders to define opportunities, to identify and prioritize projects based on predefined criteria (return on investment, productivity, compliance).
•Responsible for ensuring projects within IT portfolios/programs are delivered on time, within budget and to an agreed quality level.
•Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in project/program management, portfolio management methodologies and tools.
•Ensures that all deliverables and activities are completed with high quality and in a timely fashion.
•Reports on project status and strategies orally and in writing to the Project Management Office Director, Chief Information Officer, project partners and other major initiative projects leads.
•Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS:
•Experience with managing the implementation of major projects.
•Ability to effectively work and communicate, in both oral and written, with all levels of the Department.
•Experience with MS Project and other project management tools.
•Experience in PMBOK
PREFERRED SKILLS:
•Experience with using PMBOK methodology.
•Experience with Sharepoint 2007 and/or 2010
•Experience with Microsoft Exchange and Outlook
•Certification in Lean Six Sigma, Black Belt is preferred
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