Role: IT Project Program Manager
Location: Raleigh, NC 27607 – Hybrid.
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Our client is seeking an experienced IT Project Program 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 the implementation of a new IT solution for Public health. This position will interact with all levels of staff, 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 client Project Management (Touchdown) system as needed
Job Duties:
• Work closely with the 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 health and client 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
• Establish and implement a 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 presents 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 the program
• Collaborate with the client to ensure program compliance with the client's IT Roadmap and all State security requirements
• Presents program status to various committees and executive meetings