Project Portfolio Manager
About The Position
Shape the Future of North Carolinians! The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), in collaboration with our partners, protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential human services. We’re seeking an experienced Project Portfolio Manager to lead strategic initiatives and ensure alignment across our project portfolio. In this role, you’ll oversee multiple programs/projects, optimize resource allocation, and drive business value through effective governance and prioritization. What You’ll Do: Manage and prioritize a diverse portfolio of projects Partner with stakeholders to ensure timely, high-quality outcomes Provide leadership and guidance on escalated challenges What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in project portfolio management Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Join us and make an impact by shaping projects that matter. Apply today!
Requirements
- Proven experience in project portfolio management
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related IT field, business administration, project management, or closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive information technology experience, IT project management related work, or technical project management related work OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
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
Benefits
- Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis).
- Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave.
- In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
