NEOGOV · 5 hours ago

IT Project Manager I (Remote)

Wake County, NC

Full-time

Remote

Entry Level

$85K/yr - $149K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and oversee small to medium-scope IT projects, ensuring milestones are met and deliverables align with DEQ’s goals

Lead cross-functional teams and, when required, support larger projects under the direction of senior project management staff

Be the primary liaison with DEQ’s Purchasing Office for IT-related acquisitions and ensuring compliance with IT procurement and security policies. Guide employees through IT requirements by entering the project in DIT’s project management system, submitting privacy and security approvals, and exceptions

Support our IT team by purchasing goods, services, and licenses. Facilitate the preparation and submission of requests for proposals (RFPs), requests for quotations (RFQs), and contracts. Monitor procurement activities, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with contractual terms and project specifications

Support DEQ’s CIO in strategic and budget planning; summarizing IT projects and ensuring they contribute to the strategic goals of the State, NCDIT, and DEQ

Maintain a broad understanding of IT concepts, including hardware, software, and security, to ensure all purchases and projects meet technical and operational standards

Qualification

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IT project managementRisk managementResource managementBudget managementPurchasing workflowProject management systemRFP preparationRFQ preparationCross-functional team leadership

Required

Experience leading small to medium, projects in a large technical or IT organization

Proficient in project related risk management, resource management, development of workarounds, and/or budget and financial management

Experience with the purchasing workflow and applying it to duties

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related IT field, Business Administration, Project Management or 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.