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Job Title: Project Manager (Hybrid Onsite - Locals Preferred)
Location: Des Moines, IA
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Corp to Corp / 1099 /W-2
Rate: $76/hr on C2C
Job Description:
There will be multiple medium to large, complex, cross division projects involving internal IT development as well as Vendor engagements to deliver on the Iowa Department of Public Health strategy as well as an initiative to build out the departments Project Management Office. The initiatives include:
Infrastructure and Data Modernization, ELR Streamlining, Provider Resource Tracking, Disease Surveillance, and support of many other programs building capabilities to protect the health of Iowans.
These projects allow IDPH and Information Management to execute on strategy.
All of these initiatives are in the very early stages.
Some of these projects will include the delivery of a Request for Information (RFI) and/or a Request for Proposal (RFP).
These initiatives will include both internal staff as well as vendor implementation teams and will last 12-24 months.
Projects will include both waterfall and agile methodologies.
Project Manager Job Responsibilities:
Works with key stakeholders to understand the business needs, and creates a project management plan that aligns with the project's objectives
Oversees project plans that span multiple divisions within the department.
Creates project plans, project charters and project schedules
Maintains project objectives
Identifies and resolves issues and risks
Reports on project progress, offers viable solutions and opportunities as they arise
Implements change practices
Manages resources to make sure schedule is on track
Facilitates Requests For Information and Requests For Proposal
Engages in contract negotiation with vendors and development of applicable statements of work.
Holds Vendors accountable for delivery
Lead meetings and set expectations for project team
Maintain budget
Reporting on projects and portfolios
Skill Matrix :
Skill
Required /Desired
Amount
of Experience
Able to exercise independent judgment and take action on it
Required
5
Years
Knowledge of agile and lean approaches such as Scrum and Kanban
Required
5
Years
Proven leadership skills
Required
5
Years
Expertise in conflict resolution
Required
5
Years
Strong negotiation skills
Required
5
Years
Analytical and strong organizational skills
Required
5
Years
Excellent listening, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Required
5
Years
Proficiency with project management software and related tools including but not limited to MS Project, JIRA, WorkOtter, MS Excel, etc
Required
5
Years
Recruiter Details:
Recruiter Name: Naidu
Contact Number: +1
About GSK Solutions Inc:
GSK Solutions Inc is a leading information technology (IT) Services Company that specializes in providing complete consulting solutions and staff augmentation to its clients. We provide on-time, on-budget, and quality service to our clients and consistently meet their expectations. We are known for our superior execution on a sustained basis.
GSK has been in the business of providing both commercial and custom product development services, including, Information Security, Software Development, Consulting and IT Audit. GSK implements highly critical and time-sensitive projects for their Fortune 500 clients located across the country.
