Information Technology Project Manager

End Client: State of South Carolina - DHHSJob Title: IT Project ManagerLocation: Columbia, SC (Hybrid)Duration: 12+ MonthsPosition Type: ContractHours Per Week: 40 HrInterview Mode: Webcam or In PersonCeipal ID: SSC_PM270_MARequirement ID: 11270Scope of the ProjectWorking for the Chief Information Officer (CIO), the Project Manager (PM) will be assigned to high priority projects for the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), the Medicaid Agency for SC. The PM will interact with multiple business units and vendors. Candidates who enjoy working on complex, change-oriented projects will find this position attractive.DAILY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:The South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a consultant to act as Project Manager on multiple IT projects. This position will work under the direction of the Chief Information Officer (CIO).The Project Manager will interact with staff, other team members, all levels of management and internal and external organizations, including vendors performing outsourced work, in the compilation and management of information needed for project plans, portfolio/program plans, metrics, reports and project management documentation.A successful project manager in this role will embed themselves in the business being managed in order to understand the details of the projects, not just management of a project schedule.Assists with developing business requirements.Building a project plan and executing to that plan.Managing project risks and issues.Ensuring that all deliverables and activities are completed with high quality and in a timely fashion.Reporting on project status and strategies orally and in writing.Other related duties as assignedREQUIRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):3+ years of Project managementStrong background in project management in a healthcareinsurance information technology environment.Project planning experience, including effort estimation on technical tasks and resource allocation.PREFERRED SKILLS (RANK IN ORDER OF IMPORTANCE):Medicaid or Healthcare Delivery SystemsProject Management Professional Certification (PMP or PMI)V Group Inc. is an IT Services company which supplies IT staffing, project management, and delivery services in software, network, help desk and all IT areas. Our primary focus is the public sector including state and federal contracts. We have multiple awards/ contracts with the following states: AR, CA, DE, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, ME, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA, and WA. If you are considering applying for a position with V Group, or in partnering with us on a position, please feel free to contact me for any questions you may have regarding our services and the advantages we can offer you as a consultant.Please share my contact information with others working in Information Technology.Website: www.vgroupinc.comLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/v-group/Facebook: www.facebook.com/VGroupITTwitter: www.twitter.com/vgroupinc