GA DHS - DAS PM

Short Description:
The IT Program Manager willprovide program management support and oversight for the Department of Human
Services (Client), Division of Aging Services (DAS).

Complete Description:
This position reports to the IT Assistant Deputy
Commissioner and supports both the Department CIO and DAS business owners. The
Program Manager will collaborate with software vendors, service providers, Client
teams, and DAS staff to ensure the efficient management of projects and IT
changes. These initiatives range in size from small to large and have a
significant impact on DAS productivity and service delivery.


Responsibilities:


Under
general supervision, manages and coordinates all tasks associated with small,
medium, and large-scale projects of moderate to high complexity and risk.


Oversees and/or
provides project management consultation across all phases of the project and
software development life cycle (SDLC).


Collaborates
closely with Client team, DAS business leads, vendors, business analysts, and
subject matter experts across system support teams.


Manages
projects in alignment with Statements of Work (SOWs), vendor contracts, and
directives from the project steering committee.


During
project initiation, assist clients in identifying the most effective strategies
to achieve objectives.


In the
planning phase, develops and maintains project management tools, including
plans for scope, risk, communication, change control, and performance tracking.


Monitors
project performance throughout execution, reporting regularly to leadership on
status, key milestones, and emerging risks.


Provides
ongoing guidance to project teams, leads status meetings, evaluates proposed
scope changes, and advises project sponsors on recommended actions.


Conducts
product verification at project close to ensure deliverables meet client
expectations and facilitates lessons learned reviews for continuous
improvement.





Job
Duties:



Oversees and manages ongoing
project costs, schedules, resources, scope, issues, and risks. Prepares or
reviews time and cost estimates, project plans, schedules, and budgets.

Facilitates process assessments
and leads redesign efforts to drive operational improvements and
efficiencies.

Collaborates with the project
steering committee and senior project management to optimize project
processes for successful outcomes.

Coordinates with business leads,
vendor project managers, and quality assurance teams to ensure adherence
to established project standards, procedures, and quality benchmarks.

Leads or facilitates project
kickoff meetings, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and
expectations. Ensures all team members are equipped with the necessary
tools and training for effective performance.

Manages project scope, using
relevant data and analysis to support negotiations related to time, cost,
and quality expectations.

Develops, monitors, and
coordinates key project activities such as scheduling, progress tracking,
reporting, and managing change initiatives.

Provides leadership and direction
to project teams, including scheduling, tracking task completion, and
reviewing project deliverables.

Monitors project milestones and
critical deadlines, proactively identifying risks to timelines and working
to mitigate schedule impacts. Keeps leadership informed of significant
issues.

Evaluates project variances,
collects performance metrics, and implements adjustments to ensure the
project stays within scope, budget, and quality parameters.

Conducts formal reviews with
business sponsors and Client leadership throughout the project lifecycle and
upon completion to confirm satisfaction and acceptance of deliverables.

Offers constructive feedback to
team members to improve individual and overall project performance.

Builds and maintains productive
working relationships with project sponsors, vendors, and key stakeholders
to ensure alignment and support.






Minimum
Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in related field or specialized training and
three years of IT project management experience.
PMP certification from PMI or equivalent certification.
7 years' experience leading projects of moderate to high
complexity.
Hands-on experience with MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint 2013,
and MS O365.

Skills:

	Skill	Required / Desired	Amount	of Experience	Expertise Rating	Move
	PMP Certification from PMI or equivalent. (MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATION)	Required
	Experience within the last 5 years leading/coordinating vendor managed projects.	Highly desired	5	Years
	Bachelors degree in related field or specialized training and IT project management experience.	Required	7	Years
	Hands-on experience with MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint 2013, and MS O365.	Required	7	Years
	Experience working in public sector IT.	Highly desired
	Experience working in an outsourced environment.	Highly desired
	Executive level written and oral communication skills.	Highly desired
	Communication skills both verbal and written.	Required	5	Years
	Microsoft Office	Required	4	Years
	MS Project	Required	4	Years
	Presentation skills	Required	4	Years
	Project management.	Required	4	Years
	Sharepoint.	Required	4	Years
	Teams.	Required	4	Years

Questions:
Question 1
Absences 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 requirement?
Question 2
Please list candidate's email address that will be used when submitting E-RTR.
Question 3
Candidate must be paid the rate of at least *** If selected for engagement therefore the SRP rate cannot exceed *** Do you accept this requirement?
Question 4
The maximum mark-up for this engagement s SRP rate is ***%. To be competitive on pricing, a mark-up below the 35% threshold is suggested. Do you agree to propose a mark-up at or below 35%?
Question 5
This assignment is contingent upon customer renewal and availability of adequate funding. Do you accept this requirement?
Question 6
HYBRID work option: However, the selected candidate must be available to report onsite as directed by the client. Do you accept this requirement?
Question 7
The selected candidate will be expected to start their engagement no later than 2 weeks (10 business days) from the client s selection date. Do you accept this requirement?
Question 8
Does the candidate have an active PMP Certification from PMI or equivalent?
Question 9
Where does the candidate currently reside?

Agency Interview Type:
Web Cam Interview Only

Work Arrangement:
Hybrid