Information Technology Project Manager

This job posting expires at 11:59PM on March 08, 2026. No applications can be submitted after 11:59PM on March 08, 2026.

 

 

Job Title:  Information Technology Project Manager

 

 

Department: Information Technology

 

 

External Hiring Range: $75,900.48 - $94,764.94

 

 

Compensation Grade: 3105

 

 

Pay Range: $75,900.48 - $121,175.12

 

 

Posted Internally and Externally

 

 

 

 

Buncombe County offers in-office, hybrid, and remote positions. Employees in positions that are approved for remote work must work at a location within a 2-hour drive from the position's assigned Buncombe County facility.

 

 

As a member of the Information Technology team, this position will assist, manage, coordinate, and facilitate technology projects.  The IT Project Manager is primarily responsible for oversight of the portfolio of projects in the Information Technology Department.  This position works closely with IT senior management to ensure project management standards are followed throughout the department.  The IT Project Manager works with IT line managers and team members to develop project plans and activities with appropriate tasks, resources, milestones, cost estimates, and timelines.  This position supports IT senior management in the allocation of IT resources, mitigation of project risks, and coordination of cross-functional, complex IT projects.

Purpose of the position: 
This position serves as a member of the Information Technology Project Management Office (IT-PMO) and is primarily responsible for organizing and supporting IT projects utilizing project management methodologies and tools of the PMO to identify issues and opportunities within the department to ensure project management standards are followed and department goals are achieved. 

Minimum Education, Training and/or Experience: 
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field and four (4) years of experience managing or leading IT projects; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Additional Training and Experience: 
Project Management Professional (PMP), Six Sigma, SLDC, or Agile certification desirable but not required. 

License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation: 
Possession of a valid NC driver’s license. 

Essential Functions of the position: 

• Organize and manage all phases of the IT projects to ensure projects runs smoothly and stay on schedule, including developing project charters, project plans, and all other necessary project management documents; Work closely with IT line managers to facilitate the definition of project scope, goals, and deliverables; Maintain project timeframes and status reports. 

• Lead project team meetings to discuss goals and progress, assign individual responsibilities for project tasks, identify risks, and develop risk mitigation plans; communicate with the PMO Manager on project statuses, issues and risks, process re-engineering, and technology issues. 

• Contribute to ongoing IT project leadership process improvement and provide recommendations for project management practices, following industry recognized best practices and project management methodologies as defined by the PMO. 

• Plan and oversee the preparation and dissemination of project and other department communications and trainings; 

• Provide departmental support including informing decisions related to business operations, process improvements, policy development, and best practices. 

• Collaborate with team members to collect and analyze data and provide graphs, infographics, and other methods to visualize project and departmental data; develop and design performance metrics and indicators that demonstrate effectiveness of key initiatives. 

• Apply technical knowledge to ensure the alignment, buy-in, and support of diverse project stakeholders such as internal customers, third party vendors, and senior management. 

• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

 Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: 

• Knowledge of all phases of project management including the Agile and ITIL management methodologies. 

• Must have strong technology, analytical, interpersonal, organizational and communication skills 

• Knowledge and experience with conflict resolution 

• Ability to translate and communicate technical concepts, information, plans, and procedures to both technical and non-IT business personnel 

• Ability to managing cross-func