Ncdor - Project Manager- Expert

Typical Experience: 84+ months

***This position is remote. However, the contractor will berequired to work during the core business hours of 8AM 5PM EST weekdays.There is a mandatory one-hour lunch break from 12:00PM 1:00PM.
***During those core business hours, the contractor isexpected to be at their computer and available to the PMO. No hours workedbefore 8AM or after 5PM will be billable. If for any reason the candidate needsto be away from their computer for more than 15 minutes, that time will not bebillable.
***CURRENT PMP Certification is REQUIRED.
TheNorth Carolina Department of Revenue (DOR) is seeking an experienced IT ProjectManager contractor for an approximately 6-month engagement for the ProjectManagement Office (PMO). This personwill be responsible for managing and coordinating many work efforts of varioussizes across multiple teams and projects that may include Large Application Upgrades,Telephony and Contact Center, Network Circuit Replacement, and Infrastructure/Hardwareprojects. The Project Manager will be developing projects schedules, trackingstatus, managing communication and dependencies. This individual will alsocoordinate rollout for groups on multiple ECM deliverables, ensuring customersare informed & trained, and that operational support is arranged. Theindividual must be knowledgeable and experienced with project management and ITInfrastructure and Governances This individual must have proven contributorlevel experience with Microsoft SharePoint. This individual will work closelywith the NCDOR IT PMO Manager in assisting with solution documentation andproject management tools.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Coordinateamong multiple teams and individuals to ensure work items and deliverables arescheduled, completed, and delivered to the clients on time and with highquality & excellent, usable documentation. Coordinatethe development and delivery of training materials for changed businessprocesses and IT applications Maintainand monitor project plans and milestones Assessand document project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable. Providecoordination for other project team members as needed Documentand follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings. Organize,attend, and participate in stakeholder meetings. Preparenecessary presentation materials for meetings. Provideadministrative support as needed. Undertakeproject tasks as required. Documentthe program and project deliverables as assigned Ensureprojects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriatelyfor each project. Ensurestakeholder views are managed towards the best solution. Chairand facilitate meetings where appropriate and distribute minutes to all projectteam members. Abilityto manage complex strategic projects with multiple work streams Abilityto create simple to complex project plans, timelines, and work breakdownstructures Musthave strategic planning skills with good understanding of roadmap development Musthave proficiency in project management Flexibility,adaptability, and ability to work in a high-demand dynamic environment Results-oriented,self-motivated individual with a very strong work ethic and must be able todemonstrate planning, negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills Abilityto act independently with sound business judgement Manage and direct alarge upgrade project (i.e., project staffing, developing, monitoring andcontrolling schedules; identifying and resolving issues and risks; andcommunicating status to stakeholders) Work on complex problemswhere analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variousfactors to achieve best results. Work effectively withinternal and external clients, third party vendors, and senior management inaccomplishing project objectives. Evaluate complexsituations accurately and identify viable solutions that create successfuloutcomes for the customer. Work closely with theProject Sponsor(s) and Governance Committees to facilitate decisions necessaryfor project delivery. Manage effective projectoversight and reviews to affect project success. Develop and maintainproject documentation including schedules/timelines and various detailed plansfor Communication, RiskManagement, 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 requestsassociated with the project. Manage vendorparticipation related to the project Drive project work tocompletion Escalate issues whenneeded Develop and maintainstatus reports, decision and issue logs. Required Skills: (7+ years) Projectmanagement/coordination skills
Trainingmaterial development and documentation
Workingknowledge of Microsoft SharePoint
. Working knowledge of Microsoft Project
Stronganalytical and conceptual skills
Positiveinterpersonal skills
Strongwritten and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain businessprocesses to IT users and IT applications to business users
Excellentorganizational and presentation skills
MicrosoftSuite experience (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Provenexperience managing multiple projects
Provenexperience writing clear and concise technical and user documentation
Workingknowledge of application development life cycle
Process Management The Project Manager will follow establishedprocesses within the NC Department of Revenue, as well as processes defined andrequired by the Statewide Enterprise Project Management Office in their role asan oversight organization.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competenciesdesired:
- Solid understanding of project life cyclemodels as well as knowledge of both Agile and traditional project managementprinciples and practices and the ability to blend them together in the rightproportions to fit a project and business environment
- Experience in managing large and/or complexprojects through full life-cycle
- Experience in leading and managing local andremote teams
- Proven experience in delivering projectson-time, within budget, as designed, that meet the customer requirements - Demonstrated understanding of the Project ManagementKnowledge Areas of the PMBOK , PMI's Project Management Standard, PM tools and templates.
Required/Desired Skills
Skill Required /Desired Amount of Experience Project management/coordination skills Required 7 Years Training material development and documentation Required 7 Years Working knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint Required 7 Years Working knowledge of Microsoft Project Required 7 Years Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to explain business processes to IT users and IT applications to business users Required 7 Years Excellent organizational and presentation skills Required 7 Years Microsoft Suite experience (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Required 7 Years Proven experience managing multiple projects Required 7 Years Proven experience writing clear and concise technical and user documentation Required 7 Years Working knowledge of application development life cycle Required 7 Years
Questions
No. Question Question1 Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement? Question2 Please list candidate s email address. Question3 Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment. Question4 Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirement? Question5 Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order is to be outsourced to other countries. Do you accept this requirement? Question6 Candidates submitted above the rate of $$$ will not be considered. Do you accept this requirement? Question7 Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the supplier to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you accept this requirement? Question8 Please confirm you have thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout this candidate s VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440. Do you confirm? Question9**RESPONSE REQUIRED - Current PMP Certification is required. Please list the candidate's PMP Certification number. Question10**RESPONSE REQUIRED - The manager has a strong preference for candidates that are local to the Raleigh, NC area. Please list where the candidate is currently located. Question11 This position is remote. The contractor will be required to work during the core business hours of 8AM 5PM EST weekdays. There is a mandatory one-hour lunch break from 12:00PM 1:00PM. During those core business hours, the contractor is expected to be at their computer and available to the PMO. No hours worked before 8AM or after 5PM will be billable. If for any reason the candidate needs to be away from their computer for more than 15 minutes, that time will not be billable. Please confirm.