Project Manager / Remote ( Raleigh , NC ), 6+ Months Contract

IT Project Manager

This is a remote position. However, the manager has a strong preference for candidates in the Raleigh, NC area.

The North Carolina Department of Revenue has a need for an experienced IT Project Manager. This position will be responsible for managing a telephony services project. The position may add additional projects as determined by agency needs.

The Project Manager will:

• Manage and direct a large upgrade project (i.e., project staffing, developing, monitoring and controlling schedules; identifying and resolving issues and risks; and communicating status to stakeholders)
• Work on complex problems where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors to achieve best results.
• Work effectively with internal and external clients, third party vendors, and senior management in accomplishing project objectives.
• Evaluate complex situations accurately and identify viable solutions that create successful outcomes for the customer.
• Work closely with the Project Sponsor(s) and Governance Committees to facilitate decisions necessary for project delivery.
• Manage effective project oversight and reviews to affect project success.
• Develop and maintain project documentation including schedules/timelines and various detailed plans for Communication, Risk Management, Deployment and others as required.
• Develop and maintain "lessons-learned" for utilization on future projects.
• Manage political, resource, budgeting, change, and issues affecting the project.
• Manage change requests associated with the project.
• Manage vendor participation related to the project
• Drive project work to completion
• Develop and maintain status reports, decision and issue logs.

The Project Manager will follow established processes within the NC Department of Revenue, as well as processes defined and required by the Statewide Enterprise Project Management Office in their role as an oversight organization.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies desired:

• Solid understanding of project life cycle models as well as knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment
• Experience in managing large and/or complex projects through full life-cycle
• Experience in leading and managing local and remote teams
• Proven experience in delivering projects on-time, within budget, as designed, that meet the customer requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of the Project Management Knowledge Areas of the PMBOK®, PMI's Project Management Standard, PM tools and templates.

Current PMP certification is required

Skill - Required / Desired - Amount - of Experience

Manage and direct a large upgrade project (i.e., project staffing, developing, monitoring and controlling schedules; identifying and resolving issues - Required - 7 - Years

Work on complex problems where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors to achieve best results. - Required - 7 - Years

Work effectively with internal and external clients, third party vendors, and senior management in accomplishing project objectives. - Required - 7 - Years

Evaluate complex situations accurately and identify viable solutions that create successful outcomes for the customer. - Required - 7 - Years

Work closely with the Project Sponsor(s) and Governance Committees to facilitate decisions necessary for project delivery. - Required - 7 - Years

Manage effective project oversight and reviews to affect project success. - Required - 7 - Years

Develop and maintain project documentation including schedules/timelines and various detailed plans for Communication, Risk Management, & Deployment - Required - 7 - Years

Develop and maintain "lessons-learned" for utilization on future projects. - Required - 7 - Years

Manage political, resource, budgeting, change, and issues affecting the project. - Required - 7 - Years

Manage change requests associated with the project. - Required - 7 - Years

Develop and maintain status reports, decision and issue logs. - Required - 7 - Years

Manage vendor participation related to the project - Required - 7 - Years