Project ManagerLocation: Jackson, MSDuration: 12 MonthsInitially remoteJob Duties:Primary project manager and point of contact for all MSDH IT-related procurement and purchasing projectsMaintain adequate documentation for project work and end products (contracts, CP1s, POs, Purchase Requests, signed request forms, amendments, change orders, etc.)Communicate professionally with MSDH staff, ITS staff, and vendorsCreate or maintain project tracking documentation to ensure adequate proactive planning for IT-related procurement and purchasing projectsWork closely with MSDH program areas, IT, IT Security, and HIPAA Privacy Officer to ensure all appropriate system/service needs are identified and in line with agency policiesWork closely with purchasing staff to request quotes, contracts, and contract modifications as neededWork to ensure all appropriate approvals are obtained in accordance with current policies and proceduresRequired skills:Project ManagementProcurement/PurchasingOffice 365 productivity applications—Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TeamsProject Management Software (any relevant software ex: MSFT Project, MSFT Planner, etc.)