Remote Project Manager – Child Welfare IT (EST hours)

Focused HR Solutions, LLC; Raleigh (NC); Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Focused HR Solutions, LLC is seeking a Project Manager with Child Welfare experience to lead IT initiatives from a remote location, with occasional on-site meetings in Raleigh, NC. Candidate will operate during EST business hours and coordinate across state agencies and vendors.

The role emphasizes program leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strict adherence to budget and schedule. Prior experience in government-related programs is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of program management for large, complex IT initiatives.
• Experience delivering IT projects on time and within budget.
• Ability to communicate with diverse stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Review proposals to determine time frames, funding, staffing, and resources.
• Identify milestones, deliverables, and required activities across projects.
• Provide leadership and drive the project life cycle from planning to closure.
• Establish work plans, staffing, and recruitment for project activities.
• Ensure alignment of project goals with business objectives and budgets.
• Direct and coordinate activities to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build business cases and cost analyses.
• Manage vendor onboarding and coordinate requirements with stakeholders.
• Identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects and programs.
• Oversee budgets and resource allocations across workstreams, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Communication

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Focused HR Solutions, LLC is seeking a Project Manager with Child Welfare experience to lead IT initiatives from a remote location, with occasional on-site meetings in Raleigh, NC. Candidate will operate during EST business hours and coordinate across state agencies and vendors.

The role emphasizes program leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strict adherence to budget and schedule. Prior experience in government-related programs is highly valued.