Lead Project Manager

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Accident Plan

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

And so much more!

Childcare benefits

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University seeks a Lead Project Manager to steer complex DELTA initiatives across technology, instructional development, media production, marketing, and governance. You will coordinate multiple teams, manage resources, and advise colleagues to advance organizational excellence.

The role requires strong communication, collaboration, and project leadership across a university setting, with a focus on delivering high-impact outcomes for the Provost's Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in project management, communications, psychology, education, organizational science, or related field.
• 2+ years experience in project management, including managing time and documenting priorities, milestones and deliverables.
• Experience coordinating with design, technical staff, coworkers, and internal/external clients and vendors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to lead through influence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the prioritization, definition, coordination, and management of complex DELTA projects involving multiple teams and timelines.
• Partner with development teams, faculty, clients, vendors, and colleagues to define scope, goals, deliverables, and resources.
• Develop schedules, timelines, reports, and workflows to promote visibility and accountability.
• Facilitate feasibility discussions and negotiate deadlines to address challenges and resource constraints.
• Mentor part-time staff and provide guidance on project and change management.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leading without authority

Agile methodology

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management, communications, psychology, education, organizational science, or related field

Tools

Basecamp

TeamworkPM

MS Project

ClickUp

Monday

Job description

Posting Information

• Posting Number: PG194844EP
• Working Title: Lead Project Manager
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $71,000 - $75,000
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.; flexible work arrangement may be available depending on business needs.
• Job Location: Raleigh, NC
• Department: DELTA

About the Department

DELTA's role within the Office of the Provost is to advance the integration and support of learning technologies in NC State's academic programs and courses, both on campus and at a distance. DELTA supports distance-based credit programs and courses for the university, and provides enterprise academic technology and instructional support services for all modes of course delivery.

Working with NC State instructors and partners, DELTA leads the way in designing, creating, implementing and supporting extraordinary digital learning experiences for our community of learners. DELTA applies expertise in technologies and pedagogies to create and nurture innovative, effective and impactful digital learning experiences for our community of instructors and learners with a collaborative, service-oriented and innovative mindset.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Propositionand learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

In this role, you will provide project and change management expertise to lead complex, cross-team initiatives across DELTA. This role brings structure, collaboration, and organizational excellence to projects that span technology, instructional development, media production, marketing, communications, support, governance, and other strategic priorities. The Lead Project Manager independently manages high-impact projects, coordinates teams and resources, advises colleagues, and helps advance organizational excellence practices across DELTA and the university. Reporting to the Director, Project Management, this position works in a collaborative, team-based environment and serves as a trusted resource for project management, change management, coaching, and organizational improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the prioritization, definition, coordination, and management of complex DELTA projects, processes, and initiatives involving multiple teams, deliverables, resources, and organizational impacts.
• Partner with development teams, production managers, faculty, clients, vendors, and university colleagues to define project scope, goals, deliverables, dependencies, resources, and timelines.
• Analyze proposed projects and resource requirements to support effective prioritization and organizational planning.
• Develop project schedules, timelines, reports, and workflows that promote visibility, accountability, and effective resource management.
• Facilitate feasibility discussions, resolve competing priorities, negotiate deadlines, and bring teams together to address challenges related to scope, resources, timelines, and deliverables.
• Lead teams and groups without formal supervisory authority, providing direction, coaching, and informal leadership to colleagues.
• Manages and mediates complex conversations involving competing priorities, differing perspectives, sensitive topics, or organizational tensions with sound judgment and professionalism.
• Serve as a subject-matter expert and thought leader in project and change management, applying methodologies and practices such as Agile, Scrum, Prosci, and ADKAR.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align projects and organizational practices with DELTA's strategic goals.
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging project and change management tools, techniques, and practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
• Administer DELTA's project management system and lead related training, updates, and process improvements.
• Review and recommend improvements to procedures, workflows, and project management practices.
• Provide consultation, training, presentations, and guidance on project and change management across DELTA and the university.
• Represent DELTA and NC State University on campus committees, interest groups, conferences, and presentations, sharing project and organizational excellence expertise.
• Build and maintain strong professional relationships across DELTA and the university while fostering effective collaboration and communication.
• Mentor new project managers and part-time employees and, as needed, provide oversight of part-time staff.

The successful candidate will bring excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal and organizational abilities, and the confidence to communicate effectively with individuals and groups at all levels. You will be comfortable coordinating across technical, design, instructional, production, and administrative teams and working with internal and external clients and vendors. Experience with web-based collaboration tools and project management platforms such as ClickUp or Monday is highly valued. Most importantly, you will bring the ability to lead through influence, navigate competing priorities, build productive relationships, and use project and change management expertise to move complex work forward.

Other Responsibilities

• Acts as point of contact for the organization regarding information across projects to facilitate resource and timeline planning.
• Keeps current with developments in project and change management professions (best practices and technologies in support of project and change management).
• Ensures accuracy of data and compliance within approved project standards.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in project management, communications, psychology, education, organizational science, or related field.
• 2+ years experience in project management, including managing time and documenting priorities, milestones and deliverables. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Other Required Qualifications

• Ability to coordinate with design staff, technical staff, coworkers, and internal/external clients and vendors.
• Superior comfort level speaking in groups, particularly when mediating between competing priorities, ideas or needs.
• Familiarity with web-based communication and collaboration tools.
• Expertise with project management applications (e.g. Basecamp, TeamworkPM, MS Project).
• Ability to lead groups or teams without formal supervisory authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in project management, communications, psychology, education, organizational science, business, or related field.
• Experience with Agile methodology and practice.
• Experience working in a higher education setting.
• Experience working with technology professionals, projects, and products.
• Certified Agile Coach, Certified Scrum Product Owner, Certified ScrumMaster, PMI Project Management Professional, Prosci Certified Change Practitioner, or other project management or change management certifications.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License required No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

• Job Open Date: 08/31/2026
• Anticipated Close Date: Open Until Filled

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Position Details

• Position Number: 00106616
• Position Type: EPS/SAAO
• Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week): 1.00
• Appointment: 12 Month Recurring
• Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather: Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
• Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events: Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
• Department ID: 339001 - DELTA

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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