INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER - 40010500

Durham County; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 76,422 - 103,124; Full time

Job summary

Durham County is seeking an Information Technology Project Manager to oversee IT initiatives from request to closure, coordinating with stakeholders and vendors. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree in CS/IT and at least four years of IT experience, with PMI certification preferred.

The position is based in Durham County with a 37.5-hour week and exempt status. Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to guide projects through scope, risks and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT or related discipline.
• Four years IT, business applications or related experience, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and manages project development from conceptual development through completion; identifies and manages project dependencies and critical path.
• Gudes project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals, and 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, recommendations 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 as needed.
• Utilizes project management software including MS Project and MS Visio to manage projects and facilitate meetings and work sessions.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Leadership

Risk management

Education

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

Four years of information technology, business applications or related experience

Tools

MS Project

MS Visio

Project Control Books

Job description

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGER - 40010500

DEPARTMENT: Information Services & Technology

DATE POSTED: July 16, 2026

CLOSING DATE: July 29, 2026

HIRING RANGE: $76,422 - $103,124

POSITION NUMBER: 40010500

JOB TYPE: Full‑Time, 37.5 hrs/week, Exempt

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this position is to manage projects from project request to project closure, which may include project consultations, project reporting and business relationship management.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 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.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional Certification, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.

UNAVOIDABLE HAZARDS (WORK ENVIRONMENT)

• None.

STANDARD CLAUSES

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man‑made or natural) to meet the business needs of Durham County.

ESSENTIAL SAFETY FUNCTIONS

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on‑the‑job injury or illnesses.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT COMPLIANCE

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires Durham County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENT

This position may be subject to a background check, which could include, but is not limited to, criminal history (employment‑related and/or SBI fingerprint‑based), credit history, motor vehicle records, educational verification, and checks of the sexual offender registry, depending on the specific requirements of the role. A conviction record does not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment consideration, unless otherwise required by applicable state law.

Durham County is an Equal Opportunity Employer