IT Project Program Manager

About the Role

This role is for our client in the healthcare sector, where you will lead a large-scale IT project for the Division of Public Health (DPH). As an experienced IT Project Program Manager, you 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 for DPH. This position will interact with all levels of staff in Our Client, 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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 Our Client and state approvals for initiating projects within the program.
• Participate 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 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 DIT to ensure program compliance with the State IT Roadmap and all State security requirements.
• Presents program status to various committee and executive meetings.

Required Skills & Experience

• Results-oriented individual with a strong work ethic.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Experience in project management, preferably in the healthcare sector.
• Knowledge of public health and IT solutions.
• Ability to work with senior-level business executives, IT personnel, business program resources, and Vendor staff.

Tools & Technologies

• Project management software (e.g., Touchdown).
• Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Collaboration tools (e.g., MS Teams, Slack).
• Cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).

Work Schedule & Duration

• Full-time position.
• Contract length: 7 months.
• Work arrangement: Onsite.

Interview Process

The process typically includes an initial screening followed by a technical/panel interview via MS Teams.