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Serigor Inc

IT Project Manager - Expert (Hybrid)

Serigor Inc, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601


Job Title:

IT Project Manager - Expert

(Hybrid)Location:

Raleigh, NCDuration:

12+ Months

Job Description:The client is seeking to replace the current Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for their Newborn Screening program with a new Newborn Screening Program Laboratory and Follow-up Information Management system and requires the services of a senior project manager to manage the planning and implementation of the new version of the LIMS. This lead project management role will work with multiple internal and external stakeholders and selected vendor(s) to analyze, plan, and implement the new version of the LIMS. This position will be responsible for working with senior-level business executives, IT personnel, business program resources and Vendor staff to execute project requirements and manage stakeholder expectations. This position will manage the day-to-day activities for the project and complete all input to the State Project Management (Touchdown) system as needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Working with the client to obtain a thorough knowledge of the needs of a lab information management systemWorking with personnel within the State Lab teams and the Information Technology team that are responsible for the LIMS to develop necessary project management, change management, risk management, rollout, and training plans. To the extent possible, integrate this project into the existing governance processes for the LIMS to ensure alignment of priorities and minimal disruption to ongoing operations and other required deliverablesDeveloping and maintaining detailed project schedule, budget and monitoring expendituresDeveloping and maintaining all required project management artifacts following client and PMBOK guidelinesManaging scope, resources, timelines, costs/budget, quality, communication, and procurements to meet the goals of the StateLeading and performing hands-on analysis of the business and technical environments, and writing procurement documentsWorking with vendors to manage contract deliverables, oversee all vendor activities to ensure that all the milestones are metEnsuring that project plans and schedules are established and maintained, ensuring that deliverables are completed timely and accuratelyEstablishing project governance, conducting formal presentations, coordinating with all project stakeholders and ensure that appropriate project controls are institutedServing as an IT project liaison to the business clientWorking with business stakeholders to develop necessary project management, change management, risk management, rollout, and training plansWorking with the technical team to ensure technical readiness during implementation and supervising implementation activitiesDeveloping and maintaining all required client project documentation

Required skills include:The selected candidate must be a results-oriented individual with a very strong work ethic and must be able to demonstrate excellent IT Project Management, negotiation, communication and problem-solving skills.Capable of leading effective project meetings that are tailored to the audienceAbility to create simple to complex project plans, timelines and work breakdown structures using project management toolsMust have proficiency in project management, agile, scrum, and kanban software toolsMust have strategic planning skills with good understanding of roadmap development.Ability to write and present effective project materials, including presentations and status reportsAbility to work effectively with all levels of staff, clients and other IT personnelProven experience with working collaboratively with business/program partnersAbility to effectively identify and resolve system or business process/project issuesAbility to build, influence, lead and motivate effective teams towards end resultsFlexibility, adaptability, and ability to work in a high-demand dynamic environmentStrong analytical skillsStrong written and oral communication skills, including development of projectMust have experience writing Procurement documents (RFP/RFQ) and technical artifactsExperience as a Project Manager on a cloud-based implementation project is a plus

Management prefers applicants with the following:

Candidate with PMP Certification. Agile/Scrum Master certification is a plusExperience managing or supervising legacy system upgrade and/or replacement projectsExperience collaborating with State and Local GovernmentExperience with public health lab system and programsExperience planning and managing data conversion activitiesExperience building rollout plans

Skills:Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

Project management experience, preferably with large, complex automation implementation efforts

Required

8

Years

Demonstrated Project Management experience on system deployments with multiple clients.

Required

8

Years

Proven track record of delivering projects and work streams with aggressive timelines and deliver within scope ,budget and schdeule

Required

8

Years

Objective decision-making ability based on strategic objectives priority, business performance analysis and resource availability.

Required

8

Years

Hands on experience managing project risk, cost, schedule, quality, testing, and communications.

Required

7

Years

Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.

Required

3

Years

Demonstrated oral and written communication and presentation skills.

Required

3

Years

Solid work experience with project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project)

Required

7

Years

Experience with MS Office and SharePoint..

Required

7

Years

Demonstrated experience with both Waterfall and Agile Projects

Required

5

Years

Demonstrated experience with vendor management on a large IT project/system implementation

Required

8

Years

Demonstrate technical architecture/infrastructure knowledge and experience, including experience with multiple hardware platforms and operating system

Required

8

Years

Demonstrate technical knowledge and analysis skills with hands-on experience in development, data base design, and web-based technologies

Required

8

Years

Demonstrated experience working with DPH public health lab system and programs

Highly desired

5

Years

Extensive understanding of SharePoint end user experience, sites, libraries, lists and groups

Highly desired

3

Years

Experience in health care industry

Highly desired

5

Years

Experience leading and Implementing COTS and SAAS Projects

Desired

7

Years

Experience writing RFPs/technical writing

Highly desired

5

Years

Understanding of the fundamentals of iterative and incremental development

Required

3

Years

Experience in playing the Scrum Master role for a software development / maintenance teams that was diligently applying Agile / Kanban values and prin

Highly desired

3

Years

PMP Certification from PMI. Scrum Master certification is a plus

Highly desired

5

Years

Ability to help manage Scrum team backlog and/or Kanban Flow, and priorities using agile based tools (ServiceNow, Jira, Version One etc.)

Required

3

Years

Experience managing legacy system upgrade/migration, data conversion activities and building roll-out plans

Highly desired

5

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