IT Project Manager – Contract

Mfinite Consulting LLC; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance with PPO plans

Dental and vision coverage

Basic life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Optional savings and early pay access

Job summary

Mfinite Consulting LLC in Raleigh, NC, is seeking an IT project manager to lead end-to-end projects for state and public-sector clients. You’ll own schedules, budgets, scope, and cross-team coordination from kickoff to go-live.

Candidates typically bring 1–3+ years managing IT projects, experience with MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira or Azure DevOps, and fluency in both Agile and Waterfall methods. On-site, hybrid, or remote work options apply.

Qualifications

• 1–3+ years managing IT projects (Mid-Level 3–5 years, Senior 5–7, Expert 7+)
• Proven use of project tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps or similar)
• Experience with both Agile and Waterfall delivery

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of IT projects with multiple deliverables, delegating and coordinating tasks across teams
• Build and manage the integrated project plan, schedule, budget, scope and resources
• Run status meetings and governance reporting; track risks, issues and change requests
• Coordinate with agency business owners, NCDIT, vendors and technical teams
• Manage new system implementations, upgrades and releases through go-live
• Follow State project management standards and keep documentation audit-ready

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Status reporting

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

Lead IT projects that change how North Carolina serves its residents — from kickoff to go-live.

Mfinite Consulting is building a pool of IT project managers for contract assignments with North Carolina state and public-sector agencies in the Raleigh area. Assignments typically run 6–12 months or longer; agencies set the schedule (onsite, hybrid or remote).

Pay & Schedule

• $48 – $61 per hour, based on experience and skill level
• Full-time, about 40 hours per week
• Contract assignment; W-2 hourly employee of Mfinite Consulting LLC
• Direct deposit

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

• Medical insurance with a choice of PPO plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• Basic life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Optional savings and early pay access

What You'll Do

• Own end-to-end delivery of IT projects with multiple deliverables, delegating and coordinating tasks across teams
• Build and manage the integrated project plan, schedule, budget, scope and resources
• Run status meetings and governance reporting; track risks, issues and change requests
• Coordinate with agency business owners, NCDIT, vendors and technical teams
• Manage new system implementations, upgrades and releases through go-live
• Follow State project management standards and keep documentation audit-ready

What You Need

• 1–3+ years managing IT projects (Mid-Level 3–5 years, Senior 5–7, Expert 7+)
• Proven use of project tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps or similar)
• Strong written status reporting and stakeholder communication
• Experience with both Agile and Waterfall delivery
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; able to pass a background check

Great Fit If You Have

• PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM or SAFe certification
• State or federal government IT project experience
• Program, release or production-support management experience

About Mfinite Consulting

Mfinite Consulting LLC is a veteran- and woman-owned company headquartered in Columbia, MD, with a team in Raleigh, NC. We place dependable, fully screened professionals with public-sector clients. Positive Outcomes. Proven Results.

Mfinite Consulting LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Questions? Email [e-mail].