IT Project Manager - 100% Remote

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What You'll Be Doing

Are you the one? Join Wake County in this exciting opportunity to serve as our next IT Project Manager!

As the Project Manager you will be responsible for directing projects, cross-functional teams and maintaining all project deliverables including scheduling, risk management, change management, status reporting, budget and contract management. You will oversee all aspects of project execution, using project management best practices and Wake County policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:
Manages projects and facilitates communication with project teams, stakeholders and vendors
Engages effectively in a team setting environment either via virtual or in person
Adheres to Wake County IT standards, policies and procedures
Organizes and prioritizes workload while providing up-to-date status reporting to IT Leadership
Proactively seek role related training and certification
Must be willing to act in a consulting role and provide mentorship to internal and external project members

NOTE: For positions with a remote work option, all Wake County Government remote workers must reside in one of the following states or districts: North Carolina, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas or Virginia.

About Our Team

Wake County Information Services is located in the heart of Raleigh’s booming downtown, which is part of the Research Triangle, a premier technology hub. If you’re a tech-guru, this is the place to be. Our team of smart, dedicated people is well-respected within the organization and recognized as leaders in the use of technology by the prestigious Center for Digital Government, including ranking second in the nation in 2018 among counties with a population for 1 million or more. We understand that the work we do here can have a direct impact on our citizens’ lives and we are consistently recognized for our forward-thinking solutions that break government stereotypes and facilitate accessible government. In fact, we have an entire team dedicated to innovation, exploring cutting-edge technologies and empowering all employees to try new things and bring forward creative ideas for eliminating “red tape” and enhancing services. Our team members are our most valued asset and we treat them as such with competitive salaries, a top-notch benefits package, tuition reimbursement, flexible schedules, telecommuting and plenty of opportunities for career development and growth within the organization. We believe strongly that a good work/life balance helps people make better decisions, be more creative and enjoy coming to work every day. If you thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced, supportive environment where people are encouraged to think outside the box, then you owe it to yourself to check us out. Learn how you can make a difference in your community as a member of Team Wake!

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or a related field
Two years of experience in business systems analysis and/or project management
Six years of experience in business systems analysis and/or project management may be substituted for the combined education and experience requirements
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Exceptional critical thinking and analytical ability with demonstrated troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Possess solid collaboration and interpersonal skills
Solid analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
Solid leadership qualities and organizational skills with the ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities, assignments and roles
About This Position

Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range: 77,676 - 139,818

Market Range: 77,676.00 - 139,818.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 11/4/2025

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Common Interview Questions And Answers

1. HOW DO YOU PLAN YOUR DAY?

This is what this question poses: When do you focus and start working seriously? What are the hours you work optimally? Are you a night owl? A morning bird? Remote teams can be made up of people working on different shifts and around the world, so you won't necessarily be stuck in the 9-5 schedule if it's not for you...

2. HOW DO YOU USE THE DIFFERENT COMMUNICATION TOOLS IN DIFFERENT SITUATIONS?

When you're working on a remote team, there's no way to chat in the hallway between meetings or catch up on the latest project during an office carpool. Therefore, virtual communication will be absolutely essential to get your work done...

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6. HOW DO YOU MANAGE THE CALENDAR AND THE PROGRAM? WHICH APPLICATIONS / SYSTEM DO YOU USE?

Or you may receive even more specific questions, such as: What's on your calendar? Do you plan blocks of time to do certain types of work? Do you have an open calendar that everyone can see?...

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8. HOW TO PRIORITIZE WORK?

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9. HOW DO YOU PREPARE FOR A MEETING AND PREPARE A MEETING? WHAT DO YOU SEE HAPPENING DURING THE MEETING?

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