IT Project Manager - Business Systems- Hybrid - 60% Remote

County of Wake, NC•Raleigh, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As the IT Project Manager, you will play an important role in ensuring projects across the business applications portfolio and IT business partners are well managed through formal project management policies and procedures. The position is responsible for maintaining all project deliverables, including project scheduling, risk management, change management, budget management, and status reporting. The Project Manager is responsible for leading and directing project teams to ensure successful delivery of objectives, fostering collaboration and maintaining alignment on scope, timelines and quality standards while delivering projects within budget. NOTE: This position is a 60% remote position with onsite work in Raleigh, NC About Our Team Wake County Information Technology is in the heart of Raleigh’s booming downtown, a part of the Research Triangle area. If you’re a tech-guru, this is the place to be. Our team of smart, dedicated people is respected within our organization and recognized as leaders in the use of technology by the prestigious Center for Digital Government, regularly ranking in the top ten among counties with a population for 1 million or more. Our team members are our most valued asset and treated as such with competitive salaries and top-notch benefits. We believe a good work/life balance helps people make better decisions, be more creative and enjoy coming to work. If you thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, supportive environment, then you owe it to yourself to check us out. What Makes Wake Great Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related field
Two years of experience in business systems analysis and/or project management
Six years of experience in business systems analysis and/or project management may be substituted for the combined education and experience requirements
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Outstanding communication skills with the ability to clearly convey ideas to technical and non-technical stakeholders and be able to adapt communication style to the audience
Ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teams, setting direction and maintaining accountability
Skills in conflict resolution, managing disagreements constructively while maintaining team harmony and stakeholder relationships
Ability to evaluate information, weigh risks and make sound, timely decisions aligned with project goals and organizational priorities
Ability to think creatively under pressure while remaining calm and flexible in dynamic environments
Ability to actively listen, understand concerns and feedback while building trust through attentive engagement
Ability to manage scope changes and implement formal change control processes

Nice To Haves

A valid PMP Certification
Experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies
Solid understanding of SDLC and IT systems
Risk identification, mitigation strategies and contingency planning

Responsibilities

Define project scope, objectives and deliverables
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and budgets
Provide leadership to the project's participants and stakeholders, including managing expectations, conducting meetings, maintaining timelines, communicating needs and providing clear information
Anticipate and manage risks, track issues and change requests effectively
Remove barriers, resolve minor project issues and escalate to sponsors where required and communicate with all levels of stakeholders and provide regular status updates
Ensure quality assurance and compliance with standards
Manage vendor relationships and contracts throughout a project
Oversee project closure and lessons learned documentation