Impact IT Project Manager — Government Services

Durham County Government; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Durham County Government in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to run IT project lifecycles from initiation to closure. You will lead cross-functional teams, align scope with business goals, and report progress to leadership, ensuring successful outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and at least four years of IT project experience; PMI certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline.
• Four (4) years of information technology, business applications or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and manages project development from conceptual development through completion; identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.
• Guides project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders; develops best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Performs technical tasks regarding software or hardware when needed.
• Manages project vendors and vendor contracts.
• Participates in meetings, technical planning, recommendation of hardware and software solutions, research of potential solutions and discussions with vendors to meet business needs.
• Communicates with leadership and staff about departmental needs, changes and goals. Provides technical consultation, support, and training to assigned areas as needed.
• Utilizes project management software to include MS Project Management, MS Visio, Project Control Books, and other tools to manage projects and facilitate meetings and work sessions.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline

Job description

Durham County Government in Durham, NC is seeking an experienced Project Manager to run IT project lifecycles from initiation to closure. You will lead cross-functional teams, align scope with business goals, and report progress to leadership, ensuring successful outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and at least four years of IT project experience; PMI certification is preferred.