About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The Senior Project Manager for DHHS Information Technology Division leads high‑impact, complex technology projects that directly support key health and human services programs across North Carolina. This role drives project strategy, oversees cross‑functional teams, manages vendor performance, and ensures successful delivery of innovative IT solutions. Candidates will work with executive stakeholders, Vendor teams, apply Waterfall, Hybrid and/or Agile methodologies, and influence outcomes that strengthen statewide services. Ideal applicants bring strong leadership, communication, and project management expertise to help shape the future of DHHS technology initiatives.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $105,341.00 - $184,345.00
Recruitment Range: $105,341.00 - $115,000.00
Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Advanced Project Management Expertise (Scope, Budget, Schedule)
• Strong Stakeholder Management & Communication skills
• Efficient Vendor Management and negotiation skills
• Agile & Continuous Delivery Methodologies
• Managing Matrixed resources, overseeing junior PMs and team members

Compensation and Benefits

The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits.

Application Process

Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application. Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.