N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 day ago
Project Portfolio Manager
Wake County, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$121K/yr - $212K/yr
5+ years expThe North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking an experienced Project Portfolio Manager to lead strategic initiatives and ensure alignment across their project portfolio. In this role, you will manage a diverse portfolio of projects, partner with stakeholders for timely outcomes, and provide leadership on escalated challenges.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Manage and prioritize a diverse portfolio of projects
Partner with stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes
Provide leadership and guidance on escalated challenges
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related IT field, business administration, project management, or closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution
five years of progressive information technology experience, IT project management related work, or technical project management related work
Proven experience in project portfolio management
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Preferred
Proven experience in HHS program areas information systems management activities, which may include portfolio management, strategy development and complex project management, leadership on large IT Project Portfolios consisting of large size, and complex IT programs/project, multiple medium projects and facilitation of team involvement to resolve difficult technical issues
Demonstrated ability to communicate progress through presentations, dashboards, briefings, and reports tailored for executive leadership
Demonstrated proficiency in managing large complex projects and/or programs utilizing project management methodologies including PMP, SAFe, or PMI-ACP certification. Prefer experience in project management or product owner or scrum master role
Documented experience creating and communicating projects or product roadmaps and / or budgetary projections with comprehension to establish and maintain technology roadmap and develop IT strategy
Demonstrated ability acquiring and managing project managers and other project resources or positive utilization of matrixed team resources while working and maintaining a high level of trust and confidence with stakeholders to translate business needs to technology requirements
Benefits
Health insurance options
Standard and supplemental retirement plans
NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis)
Paid vacation
Sick, and community service leave
Paid parental leave
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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