Senior Project Management Specialist

About the role

North Carolina State Government is one of the state's largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services. Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources' website . Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today! Description of Work The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a skilled Senior PMO Project Specialist to join our Project Management Office. In this senior level role, you will support and lead IT project management, project oversight, methodology guidance, procurement support, and compliance activities across DHHS IT initiatives. This position plays a key role in strengthening DHHS's project execution maturity by guiding project teams, reviewing project health by monitoring project performance, and ensuring alignment with State and DHHS PMO standards. As a Senior PMO Project Specialist, you will: - Oversee DHHS IT projects to ensure they are using established project management methodologies - Provide expert project support, guidance, and mentorship to DHHS IT project teams- - Identify project risks proactively and develop effective mitigation strategies - Conduct in depth project reviews to ensure alignment with objectives, requirements, and PMO standards - Monitor milestones and critical dates to identify potential schedule risks and recommend corrective actions - Track project metrics, assess variances, and ensure projects remain within scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets - Support enhancements to PMO processes, tools, and project management methodologies - Ensure IT initiatives and support activities follow established procedures and enterprise standards - Provide strategic input to senior leaders to support long range planning and decision making - Participate in working sessions with project teams, IT support groups, and DHHS IT leadership - Coordinate communication and collaboration with the State CIO office, DIT/TSS, and the DIT Enterprise PMO

Requirements

• Experience leading complex IT projects and providing project oversight or PMO support
• Strong understanding of project management best practices, methodologies, and governance
• Experience with project scheduling, risk management, budgeting, and reporting
• Ability to interpret and improve PMO processes and methodology standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience supporting IT procurements or vendor management is highly desirable
• Ability to collaborate across teams and influence decision makers at all levels
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
• Salary Grade Range: $105,341.00 - $ 184,345.00
• Recruitment Range: $120,000.00 - $130,000.00
• Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.
• The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:
• Demonstrated ability to manage, organize, and lead large, complex IT portfolios and multi‑disciplinary project teams.
• Hands-on experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating project risks and issues, including effective budget monitoring and control.
• Strong knowledge of IT vendor management practices and coordination with external partners.
• Proficient in applying established Project Management best practices, including estimation methodologies, earned value management, and Risk Assessment/Mitigation Planning (RAMP).
• Extensive experience with Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies, including evaluating alternative solutions and presenting project risks, issues, and technology recommendations to senior leadership.
• The Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before The End Date
• This Position Is Funded In Part Through Federal Funds
• This Role Is Eligible To Be Hybrid And Requires Onsite Reporting Located Within Raleigh, NC
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Agency Division Job Classification Title IT Project Manager II (NS) Position Number Grade DT12

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