What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT MANAGER - PUBLIC SAFETY position at Loudoun County Government?

Salary : $78,328.50 - $137,074.88 Annually

Location : Leesburg, VA

Job Type : FT Salary W BN

Job Number : 25-01031

Department : Information Technology

Division : Administration / Business Operations

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 24 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Exempt

Grade : 129

Welcome and thank you for your interest in employment with Loudoun County Government!

ALL SECTIONS OF THE APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE RESUME IS CONSIDERED SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ONLY. APPLICATIONS THAT ARE INCOMPLETE OR INDICATE 'SEE RESUME' WILL NOT BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Job Summary

Loudoun County Government is actively seeking a dynamic and results-driven leader to assume the crucial position of a Public Safety focused IT Project Manager. In this transformative role, we are in search of a seasoned information technology professional who is forward-thinking and dedicated to fostering change, resolving intricate challenges, and propelling innovation. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience and a proven track record of instigating positive results-driven outcomes within teams while navigating the ever-evolving landscape of technologies.

If you are a results-oriented IT Project Manager with a passion for driving successful project outcomes, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of your dynamic team, actively shaping the technological landscape of Loudoun County Government.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Oversight :

Provide subject matter expertise and support to the IT PPO, Program Practitioners, IT Leadership, and key stakeholders.
Oversee activities supporting strategic projects, ensuring compliance with reporting and governance standards.
Monitor key performance metrics such as scope, schedule, resource allocation, and budget.

Stakeholder Collaboration :

Collaborate with key personnel and subject matter experts across departments to develop comprehensive project plans.

Facilitate collaboration among diverse groups to develop project requirements and plans, leading project discussions.

Communicate effectively and build relationships with stakeholders within County departments at all levels.

Reporting and Communication :

Create project charters, documenting objectives, stakeholders, budgets, resources, impacts, and risks.

Provide reports and escalate issues to DIT management and stakeholders.

Leadership and Innovation :

Demonstrate strong leadership skills, leveraging collaboration, engagement, creativity, and knowledge sharing to overcome challenges.

Conduct research, data collection, and analysis as needed.

Strive for continuous evaluation and improvement in project management deliverables and analysis by actively seeking solutions.

Process Improvement and PMO Support :

Familiarity with Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices and tools for project management, including both waterfall and agile methodologies.

Provide leadership and direction on project management principles and practices, supporting individuals and groups within the Department managing and delivering projects.

Support the PMO by identifying and developing process improvements as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; three (3) years of related experience preferably working in IT project management, or equivalent; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Three or more years of direct experience with public safety entities : Animal Services, Fire & Rescue, or Sheriff's Office.

Strong understanding of PMI best practices and project management methodologies.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Proficient in effectively conveying information technology concepts to audiences with varying technical expertise and across different hierarchical levels.

Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Information Technology Infrastructure Library Foundation certification (ITIL) V3 / V4.

Experience with ServiceNow.

Local government experience preferred.

Job Contingencies and Special Requirements

The successful candidate will undergo an extensive fingerprint background and credit check.

Loudoun County Government offers a variety of benefits to both regular full time and part time employees. T o view the comprehensive benefits package we have to offer you when you join our team, please click

Benefits elgibility for temporary employees are dependent on duration of assignment and number of scheduled hours.

Salary : $78,329 - $137,075

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