What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager I position at State of North Carolina?
JOB
The Mission of the Department of Public Instruction: 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.The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for an IT Project Manager I for our Project Management Office within Division of Digital Learning and Technology Services.The Project Management Office is responsible for managing IT modernization efforts and driving systemic change using new technologies and innovative processes. The division manages and supports new IT initiatives and works in coordination with DPI business units while adhering to and supporting standards and procedures developed by the agency and the Department of Information Technology (DlT). The facilitation extends to DPI internal customers as well as Public School Units (PSUs) that use these services.This position is responsible for delivering these projects by following Agency established processes. The Project Manager works closely with business owners and ensures that goals and expectations are met. They work with all sections within DPI, The Friday Institute and DIT’s Enterprise Project Management Office to ensure that IT Projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.EEO Statement: The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following: Demonstrated experience managing, organizing, and/or leading IT projects.Demonstrated experience gathering business and/or technical requirementsDemonstrated experience handling projects involving IT procurement.Demonstrated experience managing projects handling data. Demonstrated experience advising various stakeholders regarding issues and/or risks, process re-engineering, and/or technology issues.MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES: Experience in IT project management or technical project management related work is preferred.Experience working in K-12 environments or deep knowledge of K-12 schools is preferred.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.Knowledge of Project Management process, procedures, documentation, checklists, and reporting criteria as well as project management related IT standards and software is essential. Conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation skills; and excellent written and oral communication skills preferred.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Careers (governmentjobs.com) for the State of North Carolina. Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put "See Resume" or "See Attachment" on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran's preference. Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status". For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627. NOTE: Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact NC Department of Public Instruction Human Resources. Contact InformationHouston Davis, Agency RecruiterEmail: houston.davis@dpi.nc.gov Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
The Mission of the Department of Public Instruction: 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.The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction is seeking applicants for an IT Project Manager I for our Project Management Office within Division of Digital Learning and Technology Services.The Project Management Office is responsible for managing IT modernization efforts and driving systemic change using new technologies and innovative processes. The division manages and supports new IT initiatives and works in coordination with DPI business units while adhering to and supporting standards and procedures developed by the agency and the Department of Information Technology (DlT). The facilitation extends to DPI internal customers as well as Public School Units (PSUs) that use these services.This position is responsible for delivering these projects by following Agency established processes. The Project Manager works closely with business owners and ensures that goals and expectations are met. They work with all sections within DPI, The Friday Institute and DIT’s Enterprise Project Management Office to ensure that IT Projects are delivered on schedule and within budget.EEO Statement: The State of North Carolina and the Department of Public Instruction provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following: Demonstrated experience managing, organizing, and/or leading IT projects.Demonstrated experience gathering business and/or technical requirementsDemonstrated experience handling projects involving IT procurement.Demonstrated experience managing projects handling data. Demonstrated experience advising various stakeholders regarding issues and/or risks, process re-engineering, and/or technology issues.MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES: Experience in IT project management or technical project management related work is preferred.Experience working in K-12 environments or deep knowledge of K-12 schools is preferred.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred.Knowledge of Project Management process, procedures, documentation, checklists, and reporting criteria as well as project management related IT standards and software is essential. Conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation skills; and excellent written and oral communication skills preferred.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment using the NEOGOV Online Job Application System (Job Opportunities | Sorted by Job Title ascending | Careers (governmentjobs.com) for the State of North Carolina. Any applications not received by the advertisement closing date and time will not be accepted outside of the portal. To receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application form. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit. NC DPI welcomes attached or incorporated resumes, cover letters and reference information, but these items will not be used for screening for qualifying credit. Please make sure the application is completed in full. If you put "See Resume" or "See Attachment" on your application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, your application will NOT be accepted. Other attachments (except a DD-214 copy) will also be accepted, but not used in screening for qualifying credit. Applicants are required to scan and attach a copy of their DD-214 (Form 4 or Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) or discharge orders if they wish to obtain Veteran's preference. Reference checks will be performed on all selected candidates. If the position requires a background check and/or drug screening that will also be performed on all selected candidates. Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check. All candidates selected for positions considered "Positions of Trust" will be subject to a criminal background check. To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Job Opportunities account and click "Application Status". For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 877-204-4442. If you have a technical issue with your Government Jobs account, please call their Help Line at 1-855-524-5627. NOTE: Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application or any questions on their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact NC Department of Public Instruction Human Resources. Contact InformationHouston Davis, Agency RecruiterEmail: houston.davis@dpi.nc.gov Applications for positions requiring specific coursework must be accompanied by a copy of the applicant's transcript. Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree from a U.S. institution. The Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at http://www.naces.org/members.htm. Transcripts, degree evaluations and cover letters may be uploaded with your application.
