NCDHHS - TCLI Project Director

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a senior level Project DIrector to support and manage the daytoday activities in planning and administering the statewide effort of the Transitions to Community Living Initiative (TCLI)

The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Project Directorto support and manage the daytoday activities in planning and administering the statewide effort of the Transitions to Community Living Initiative (TCLI) as mandated by the US Dept. of Justice and State of NC Voluntary Settlement Agreement dated August 23 2012.
This role serves at a senior level as a member of the leadership team and is responsible for leading and providing project management for the entire program.
Job responsibilities include the following:
Manage the daytoday implementation of all sections of the settlement depending upon the scope and complexity of the work and as delegated by the Special Advisor on ADA
Serve in the capacity of the Special Advisor on ADA in their absence
Direct other managerial professional and support staff in the delivery of services in the assigned units and program areas of DHHS as their duties pertain to the Olmstead Plan and TCLI Settlement and act with full delegated authority
Develop goals and objectives collaboratively with team leads from the various divisions within the DHHS and among external partners involved in the TCLI
Transition team requirements as outlined in the TCLI Settlement
Work within a complex matrix of resources including both personnel and monetary and predetermined requirements to fulfill the settlement agreement
Provide day to day leadership in developing and maintaining involvement and cooperation with both the public and private sector components of the delivery system

This position requires a valid drivers license and travel throughout the 100 counties in the State and occasional overnight travel.

The person must demonstrate an extensive track record managing projects delivering large projects within a complex matrix organization. Must have excellent communications skills must be well organized and exhibit excellent followup and followthrough skills.

Position duties include but are not limited to the following:

Provide leadership in managing a large scale complex project using best practices.
Knowledge and competency in the project schedule building process including techniques for estimation developing contingency.
Manage the critical daytoday operational elements of assigned project including: project goals/objectives financials scope quality schedule resourcing vendor management dependencies risks status reporting stakeholder engagement business readiness/organizational change management value realization necessary to deliver specified requirements objectives and value.
Document the project charter roles tasks and measures of success.
Provide leadership by facilitating project definition planning budgeting scheduling and resource planning to accomplish project objectives while managing applicable scope quality time and cost constraints.
Provide leadership and support for both project team and business partners while working crossfunctionally to solve problems and implement changes and ensure appropriate and professional communication among stakeholders.
Manage projects throughout the project lifecycle. Evaluate progress and quality manage issue resolution process and take corrective action as necessary.
Ensure adherence to DHHS IT Division Project Management Office and other applicable state/federal policies and procedures.
Develop quality business relationships so that client needs can be anticipated and addressed.
Proactively develop innovative approaches risk mitigation strategies and quality control.
Actively engage in development or oversight of the development of all documentation for project.

The position requires the ability to work well in a team environment as well as skills to facilitate communication team focus influence serviceoriented problemsolving analytic thinking planning personal development and decisiveness. Using these attributes the candidate will communicate individual roles and project/program expectations for both internal and external teams develop detailed project plans and schedules provide work direction and leadership to assigned projects or programs including sub projects and at times individual project members; including scheduling assignment of work and review of project efforts using a strong blend of Project Management business analysis and technical experience. This position also monitors and audits project or program milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule and identifies ways to resolve schedule issues provides required project status reporting assesses variances from the project plan gathers metrics and develops and implements changes as necessary to ensure that the project remains within specified scope and is within time cost and quality objectives.

Required/Desired Skills
SkillRequired /DesiredAmountof ExperienceAt least 7 years of project management experience preferably with large complex automation implementation efforts in an Agile development frameworkRequired7YearsProven ability to collect data from multiple sources such as performance measures to develop goalsHighly desired7YearsExperience establishing clear goals and objectives setting deadlines managing multiple concurrent projects and directing others in completing the woHighly desired7YearsObjective decisionmaking ability based on strategic objectives priority business performance analysis and resource availability.Required7YearsHands on experience managing project risk cost schedule quality testing and communicationsRequired0Solid work experience with project management tools (e.g. Microsoft Project)Required7YearsHands on experience managing application acceptance testing.Required5YearsDemonstrated proficiency at making decisions and leading others in the adoption and implementation of those decisionsRequired0Experience with MS Office.Required0PMP certification and/or advanced degree in Business Public Health or Mental HealthHighly desired0Demonstrated presentation and training skills.Required0Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.Required0Solid work experience managing implementation projects in the healthcare arena working with multiple statkeholdersHighly desired7YearsAbility to troubleshoot/resolve quality control issues through changing processesHighly desired5YearsSolid work experience managing projects implementing healthcare systems including applicable data transmission and interface requirementsRequired7YearsProven ability to anticipate probable outcomes and be proactive in any needed adjustments and ability to review and amend methodology and proceduresHighly desired0General knowledge of ADA and the Olmstead DecisionRequired0Advanced degree in Business Public Health or Mental HealthRequired0Extensive experience around business policy and procedures Required0
Questions
No.QuestionQuestion1Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirementQuestion2All work must be completed remotely. Do you accept this requirement Question3Please list candidates email address HERE that will be used when submitting ERTR. Question4Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment.Question5Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirementQuestion6Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order are to be outsourced to other countries. Do you accept this requirementQuestion7Candidates submitted above a bill rate of $$$ per hour may not be considered. Do you accept this requirementQuestion8Candidate should be able to provide at least 3 professional references upon selection for interview. Do you accept this requirement