Project/Program Manager

Robert Half - Durham, NC

Full-time - Mid Level

Durham, NC

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Project/Program Manager will join the mandate support team on a 6-month contract, potentially extendable. This role focuses on managing a portfolio of 20-40 projects related to compliance funding, requiring strong program management skills and collaboration with IT and government teams to ensure effective project execution and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer a portfolio of projects, ensuring alignment with program objectives and compliance requirements.
• Engage with the IT team early in project lifecycles to facilitate planning and execution.
• Serve as a liaison between the business partners, government team, and IT team, ensuring clear communication and understanding of project needs.
• Monitor the progress of program components to ensure goals, schedules, and benefits are met.
• Document and present program outcomes through operational reports, including participating in L2 and L3 meetings and reporting to leadership.
• Assist in deploying a new regulatory change management tool, coordinating closely with internal teams.
• Handle vendor management and manage a portfolio of work with oversight of government projects.
• Manage project priorities using 'Agile-Fall' methodology, balancing agile and waterfall approaches depending on the project's needs.
• Drive innovation and provide out-of-the-box solutions for overcoming project challenges.
• Support program progress through the use of Power BI for reporting metrics and maintaining updated project data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree (where required) OR 5+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of experience in a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• IT background is recommended, with healthcare industry experience being a plus but not required.
• Strong soft skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in program management, with a focus on coordinating resources, monitoring progress, and adapting plans as needed.
• Experience with Planview and Power BI is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, quickly adapt, and climb a steep learning curve.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Planview and Power BI is a plus.
• Healthcare industry experience is a plus.