Senior IT Project Manager — Health & Human Services

State of Nebraska; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 46,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Nebraska is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives within Health & Human Services. The role involves end-to-end project management, strategic planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement at the agency level.

The on-site position in Lincoln requires strong leadership, communication, and governance skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven public sector environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, public administration, business information systems, or a related field.
• Seven years of experience as a project manager/program manager with oversight of major/long-term projects OR five years and PMP/PgMP certification OR seven years on complex projects; any equivalent combination.
• Experience with federal/state regulations in health/human services environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, cross-functional projects.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, budgets, timelines, and resource allocations.
• Serve as liaison between executive leadership, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies, ensuring timely resolution.
• Provide mentorship to less-experienced project managers and coordinators.
• Promote standardized project management methodologies across the agency.
• Present updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Risk management

Agile/Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree in PM/Business/Public Admin or related field

Tools

MS Project

Workfront

Jira

Job description

State of Nebraska is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional initiatives within Health & Human Services. The role involves end-to-end project management, strategic planning, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement at the agency level.

The on-site position in Lincoln requires strong leadership, communication, and governance skills, with the ability to navigate competing priorities in a fast-paced, mission-driven public sector environment.