DHS- EXCEPTION - Project Manager
DHS- EXCEPTION - Project Manager
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Job Description
Parttime Telework (via a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection) is permitted. The HHS DC PMO area will also have hoteling space available at 2525 North Seventh Street Third Floor in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Based on the needs/requests from the PMO and/or Program area the contractor may be required to be physically present in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Does your candidate agree to this requirement
The DHS is not responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by the contractor for parking. Do you accept this requirement
DHS and the HHS DC worked with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other federal partners responsible for the programs to develop plans and obtain the required approvals to implement new applications on a common enterprise platform. The enterprise platformbased approach was developed to facilitate and meet the following organizational goals; easier sharing of data and information reduced effort and cost to maintain applications and enhanced data security and compliance with governing laws and regulations. The Electronic Case Management (ECM) platformbased solution will replace several customcoded systems and allow the Department to realize the benefits of leveraging best practices available in the platformbased tools. The scope of ECM spans several program offices and federal partners and includes casemanagement functionality needed for the following areas:
Office of Medical Assistance Program (OMAP)
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Support (OMHSAS)
Office of Children and Youth and Family (OCYF)
Office of LongTerm Living (OLTL)
Bureau of Hearings and Appeals (BHA) within the Office of Administration
Office of Developmental Programs (ODP)
Office of Child Development and Early Learning (OCEL)
Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS)
Administration for Children and Families (ACF)
INCURRING COSTS:
DHS is not responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by the service providers in the preparation of their quotes.
The DHS is not responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by the contractor for parking.
The DHS is not responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by the contractor for the carrying out of assigned duties.
The DHS is not responsible for the costs or expenses related to Teleworking (working from home).
RESOURCES:
Parttime Telework (via a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection) is permitted. The HHS DC PMO area will also have hoteling space available at 2525 North Seventh Street Third Floor in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Based on the needs/requests from the PMO and/or Program area the contractor may be required to be physically present in Harrisburg Pennsylvania.
DHS will supply all necessary hardware software network connection business telephone number and VPN necessary to complete all assigned work as needed.
OBJECTIVES OF ENGAGEMENT:
The primary objective of this engagement is to serve as the Enterprise Project Manager (PM) for the implementation of the ECM system. It is also expected that through this process the individual will obtain subject matter expertise (SME) regarding the case management for all agencies and this individual will also work cooperatively and lead other program PMs to ensure a successful implementation of the ECM system and associated business processes. Communicate and participate in the established governance structures for ECM with executive leadership DHS program office stakeholders and HHS DC as required. Establish plans and define activities to onboard and support program offices to the new ECM platform. Establish plans to decommission existing systems as onboarding is completed.
CONTRACTOR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Seven (7) to nine (9) years of relevant experience directly managing technical initiatives with a large complement of project team members throughout the various IT areas technical complexity and vendor involvement.
This position requires a high degree of skills including but not limited to budgeting communication (verbal and written) leadership negotiation and influencing organizational problemsolving team building human resource and soft interpersonal skills.
Experience implementing Enterprise solutions.
The position requires a high degree of business and technical knowledge
The ability for the contractor to start quickly and perform independently is essential.
Project management professional (PMP) certification through the PMI is preferred.
A four (4) year college degree or equivalent technical study is preferred.
Familiarity and experience with the Pennsylvania DHS are considered important.
Candidate will need to provide points of contacts (POCs).
A criminal history background check is required.
A Pennsylvania State Policy (PSP) PATCH report is required for security access.
Experience directly managing technical initiatives w/large project teams throughout the various IT areas technical complexity and vendor involvement.
Required
7
Years
Experience with Enterprise solutions
Required
7
Years
PMP Certification
Required
Four (4) year college degree or equivalent technical study
Required
Familiarity and experience with the Pennsylvania DHS
Highly desired
Employment Type
Full Time
