Job Summary:
The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a skilled Project Manager to oversee and deliver projects that advance organizational priorities. This role is responsible for managing project scope, timelines, and resources, ensuring successful execution and stakeholder alignment.
Responsibilities:
• Plan, coordinate, and manage projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with DHHS objectives.
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success metrics in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, resource plans, and documentation.
• Monitor progress against milestones; provide regular status updates and reports to leadership.
• Identify and manage project risks, issues, and dependencies; maintain RAID logs and escalate as needed.
• Facilitate meetings with internal teams and external partners; prepare agendas, capture decisions, and track action items.
• Oversee project budgets and assist with procurement and invoice tracking.
• Prepare dashboards and reports using tools such as Jira, Confluence, Clarity, or MS Project.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Foster collaboration across divisions and maintain a positive, inclusive team culture.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in project management, business administration, public administration, business information systems, or a field related to the functions of the hiring agency AND two years of experience as a project manager with the responsibility to oversee the coordination, planning, initiation, and completion of major/long-term projects OR Four years of experience and certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP) OR Five years of experience working on medium-to-large projects. Any equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, SDLC) and tools (MS Project, Jira, Confluence).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with health and human services programs (e.g., Medicaid, SNAP, child welfare).
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Preferred:
• 3+ years of experience managing projects, preferably in a government, healthcare, or human services environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent certification.
• Experience with grant-funded or cross-agency initiatives.
• Familiarity with budgeting, procurement, and vendor management.
Company:
The Department of Health and Human Services team contributes to the lives and health of Nebraskans every day. Founded in 1997, the company is headquartered in Lincoln, USA, with a team of 1001-5000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.