Job Title Project Manager Medicaid Location Raleigh, NC (100% Remote) Contact $/hr on W2 Duration 1+year Contract Webcam Interview US Citizen, Green Card & GC-EAD Only Job Description The State of North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS), Division of Information Technology (ITD) seeks an experienced IT Project Communications Specialist to join the Medicaid Enterprise Systems (MES) Program Office (PMO). This role is 100% remote and candidates across the US are welcomed to apply. The IT Project Communications Specialist will be responsible for leading/supporting efforts associated with project and program level communications analysis and development, stakeholder analysis, governance management and facilitation, and achieving strategic program communications goals. The IT Project Communications Specialist will conduct interview assessments with stakeholders, engage project delivery teams and stakeholders to implement and execute communications plans... gather information communications tasks and activities, organize and facilitate formal meetings, design and create written and visual content for distribution to internal and external parties including, but not limited to, internet/intranet, email, print and other communications channels. Interface with business stakeholders may occur daily. The ideal candidate has exceptional facilitation and presentation skills, and is technically savvy with Tableau and Microsoft Office Suite tools. The ideal candidate has experience facilitating IT governance and can develop governance materials, facilitate governance meetings according to 'Roberts Rules of Order', and maintain excellent rapport with program leaders that participate in the governance forums. Expert knowledge of ITIL, PMBOK and Agile processes is a must in order to manage different aspects of project governance communications. Experience in Organizational Change Management is also preferred Skill Total experience in IT Project Communications management Foundational knowledge and understanding of information technology systems and terminology. Experience with interpreting complex and detailed technical information and preparing clear, concise communications for non-technical audiences. Exceptional communication skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to organize and facilitate meetings in a way that keeps participants focused on objectives and desired outcomes. Experience in formal content development including long-form and short-form writing on topics related to government. Proficient knowledge of PMBOK Stakeholder and Communications Management areas and best practices. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse cross-functional teams. Experience with Agile development methodology, preferably SAFe and/or Scrum Experience developing healthy relationships with stakeholders to support communications strategies and performance. Experience supporting internal and external communications and engagement programs. Experience evaluating results of communication efforts. Experience with web, graphic and visual design, particularly dashboard design, preferably in Tableau. Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite and communications management tools, including creative software. Expert knowledge of ITIL processes Experience setting up and/or deploying IT governance frameworks Experience facilitating IT governance meetings Experience developing IT governance meeting materials Knowledge of Managed Care, the Medicaid Program, and/or Medicaid Enterprise IT Systems Experience with HIPAA, PHI, and PII Knowledge of AP Stylebook and proofreading and editing. Knowledge of data visualization best-practices. Public Relations experience a plus. Organizational Change Management experience Apply Job!