Dept of Public Instruction
Technology Services
IT Project Manager I (NS)
65035232
DT11
The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) is charged with implementing the state's public school laws for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade public schools at the direction of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and State Board of Education.
*This is a time-limited position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time. If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position, you may inquire at the interview. *
The purpose of an IT Project Manager is to ensure technology projects are successfully planned, coordinated, and delivered according to the Agency’s established processes. The Project Manager serves as the primary link between business owners, technical teams, and organizational stakeholders, ensuring project requirements and expectations are clearly understood and achieved. The IT Project Manager works collaboratively with all sections within DPI, The Friday Institute and DIT’s Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to ensure that all IT Projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with established standards and business objectives.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, resources, and communications; monitoring progress and resolving issues; and maintaining alignment among stakeholders.
Manage multiple complex, high visibility IT projects and competing priorities using established project management processes, including planning, schedule and budget tracking, risk and issue management, change control, and governance, while meeting deadlines.
Lead cross-functional teams and maintain effective working relationships with diverse stakeholder groups, including business staff, technical teams, vendors, and external partners, to align priorities, resolve issues, and achieve project outcomes.
Develop and deliver clear presentations, project status reports, and recommendations tailored to executive leadership, business stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners to support informed decision-making.
Experience with government procurement, contract management, and vendor performance oversight, including translating business needs into actionable project requirements, deliverables, and acceptance criteria, while exercising sound judgment and independent decision-making within delegated authority.
Recruitment Range: $91,600.00 - $112,476.00
Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
The Project Management Office (PMO) within the Digital Learning and Technology Service Division manages information technology (IT) projects and programs within the agency. The PMO partners with business and technical stakeholders to ensure technology initiatives align with strategic priorities, legislative requirements, and business needs. The office is responsible for project governance, project planning, procurement support, project monitoring, risk management, and executive reporting to help ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve the intended business outcomes
Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Scienceor a related IT field,Business Administration, Project Managementor closely related degree from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in IT project management or technical project management related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Tamara Lynn Cherry
TAMARA.CHERRY@DPI.NC.GOV
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