Senior Project Manager

Adult Correction; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid parental leave

Job summary

North Carolina DHHS is seeking a Senior Project Manager II to lead high-impact IT projects within the IT Division. You will drive strategy, oversee cross-functional teams, manage vendor performance, and ensure delivery of innovative health and human services technology solutions.

Engagement with executive stakeholders and multiple vendors is required. Ideal candidates will bring strong leadership, communications, and project management experience, with familiarity in Waterfall, Hybrid, and Agile

Qualifications

• Advanced project management expertise including scope, budget, and schedule.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Efficient vendor management and negotiation skills.
• Experience with Agile & Continuous Delivery methodologies.
• Experience managing matrixed resources and junior PMs.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact, complex IT projects for DHHS across NC.
• Collaborate with executive stakeholders, vendor teams, and cross-functional squads.
• Apply Waterfall, Hybrid, and Agile methodologies to deliver results.
• Influence statewide IT initiatives through effective project governance.

Skills

Advanced Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Vendor Management

Agile Methodologies

Team Oversight

Job description

• Agency
• Dept of Health and Human Services
• Division
• SEC OFFICE - INFO TECH - NC FAST
• Job Classification Title
• IT Project Manager II (NS)
• Position Number
• 60038193
• Grade
• DT12

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Senior Project Manager for DHHS Information Technology Division leads high‑impact, complex technology projects that directly support key health and human services programs across North Carolina. This role drives project strategy, oversees cross‑functional teams, manages vendor performance, and ensures successful delivery of innovative IT solutions. Candidates will work with executive stakeholders, Vendor teams, apply Waterfall, Hybrid and/or Agile methodologies, and influence outcomes that strengthen statewide services. Ideal applicants bring strong leadership, communication, and project management expertise to help shape the future of DHHS technology initiatives.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $ 105,341.00 - $ 184,345.00

Recruitment Range: $ 105,341.00 - $ 115,000.00

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:

• Advanced Project Management Expertise (Scope, Budget, Schedule)
• Strong Stakeholder Management & Communication skills
• Efficient Vendor Management and negotiation skills
• Agile & Continuous Delivery Methodologies
• Managing Matrixed resources, overseeing junior PMs and team members

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.

About the NC DHHS Information Technology Division:

In collaboration with our partners, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) protects the health and safety of all North Carolinians and provides essential health and human services. The IT division (ITD) is one of the divisions that report to the Operational Excellence portfolio. The ITD division comprises four sections: Implementation and Operations, Strategy and Workforce, Enterprise Technology, and Vendor and Finance. ITD offers the following services but not limited to implementations, operations, project/portfolio management, infrastructure, consulting, business division liaison, digital transformation, IT strategy, enterprise technology, IT contract and vendor management, and data office services.

About the Office of the Secretary:

The Office of the Secretary serves as the executive leadership arm of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), guiding the Department's mission to improve the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians. Through strategic oversight and collaborative leadership, the Secretary's Office supports the effective coordination of over a dozen core divisions, ensuring that agency-wide priorities are aligned, resources are used responsibly, and services are delivered with equity and impact.

Compensation and Benefits:

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Supplemental Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer that embraces an Employment First philosophy, which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws, and Executive Orders. We are committed to reviewing requests for reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process or while on the job. For more information about DHHS: https://www.ncdhhs.gov/ .

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

In accordance with the Governor's Executive Order 303 , our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated or justi