LIMS PM

Job ID: NC-748994

Hybrid/Local LIMS PM (PMP/CSM) with Clinical Programs, MS Project, SharePoint, Agile/Waterfall/Scrum/Kanban, hardware/OS/DB/web, RFP/technical writing, ServiceNow/Jira/Version One, legacy migration, data conversion and healthcare/public health lab system experience

Location: Raleigh, NC (NCDHHS-PMO)
Duration: 12 Months

Skills:
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 Years

Description:
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a senior project manager to manage the planning and implementation of a statewide IT project for North Carolina State Laboratory of Public Health (NC SLPH).

The NC SLPH is seeking to procure, validate, and implement an upgraded version of the existing Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that provides reliable, accurate, and timely reporting of data generated and stored (consistent with retention policies) in the NCSLPH Clinical and Environmental Programs. 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 NC SLPH to obtain a thorough knowledge of the needs of a lab information management system
Working 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 deliverables
Developing and maintaining detailed project schedule, budget and monitoring expenditures
Developing and maintaining all required project management artifacts following State, DHHS and PMBOK guidelines
Managing scope, resources, timelines, costs/budget, quality, communication, and procurements to meet the goals of the State
Leading and performing hands-on analysis of the business and technical environments, and writing procurement documents
Working with vendors to manage contract deliverables, oversee all vendor activities to ensure that all the milestones are met
Ensuring that project plans and schedules are established and maintained, ensuring that deliverables are completed timely and accurately
Establishing project governance, conducting formal presentations, coordinating with all project stakeholders and ensure that appropriate project controls are instituted
Serving as an IT project liaison to the business client
Working with business stakeholders to develop necessary project management, change management, risk management, rollout, and training plans
Working with the technical team to ensure technical readiness during implementation and supervising implementation activities
Developing and maintaining all required State CIO 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 audience
Ability to create simple to complex project plans, timelines and work breakdown structures using project management tools
Must have proficiency in project management, agile, scrum, and kanban software tools
Must have strategic planning skills with good understanding of roadmap development.
Ability to write and present effective project materials, including presentations and status reports
Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, clients and other IT personnel
Proven experience with working collaboratively with business/program partners
Ability to effectively identify and resolve system or business process/project issues
Ability to build, influence, lead and motivate effective teams towards end results
Flexibility, adaptability, and ability to work in a high-demand dynamic environment
Strong analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills, including development of project
Must have experience writing Procurement documents (RFP/RFQ) and technical artifacts
Experience 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 plus
Experience managing or supervising legacy system upgrade and/or replacement projects
Experience collaborating with State and Local Government
Experience with public health lab system and programs
Experience planning and managing data conversion activities
Experience building rollout plans

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