Project Manager

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 92,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina’s Dept of Public Instruction - Technology Services seeks an IT Project Manager I (NS) to plan, coordinate, and deliver technology projects in alignment with agency processes.

You will serve as the primary link between business owners, technical teams, and stakeholders, guiding scope, schedule, budget, risks, and governance to successful outcomes within a time-limited, full-time arrangement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related IT field, Business Administration, Project Management or closely related degree and three years of IT project management experience.
• Equivalents may be considered per agency guidelines.
• Three years of experience in IT project management or technical project management related work.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, resources, and communications; monitor progress and resolve issues; maintain alignment among stakeholders.
• Manage multiple complex, high-visibility IT projects and competing priorities using established PM processes (planning, schedule & budget tracking, risk/issue management, change control, governance).
• Lead cross-functional teams and maintain effective relationships with diverse stakeholder groups to align priorities and achieve outcomes.
• Develop and deliver clear presentations, project status reports, and recommendations for executives, stakeholders, technical teams, and external partners.
• Experience with government procurement, contract management, and vendor performance oversight, translating needs into deliverables and acceptance criteria.

Skills

IT project management

Stakeholder coordination

Vendor management

Agile/waterfall/hybrid

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related IT field

Business Administration or Project Management degree

Job description

Agency

Dept of Public Instruction

Division

Technology Services

Job Classification Title

IT Project Manager I (NS)

Position Number

65035232

Grade

DT11

About Us

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.

Description of Work

*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.

Job Responsibilities:

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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $91,600.00 - $112,476.00

Manager Preferences:

• Experience managing IT projects in resource-constrained environments, performing responsibilities across project management, business analysis, stakeholder coordination, and change management to support successful project delivery.
• Experience managing education technology projects is preferred.
• Experience leading Agile teams and managing projects using Agile, waterfall, or hybrid delivery approaches.

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.

Primary Purpose for the Project Management Office:

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

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

EEO Statement

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.