Project Management Advisor (PMA) Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Looking to take the next step in your career? Discover why NCDIT is the ideal destination for your professional growth – Why Work for NCDIT We currently have an opening for an Project Management Advisor (PMA) The position is designated Statutory Exempt and is exempt from the State Human Resources Act This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency’s remote work program but does require weekly onsite work This vacancy is open to current North Carolina state government and current UNC System employees only or previous NC state government and UNC System employees with unexpired RIF priority re-employment rights. Current temporary employees working in NC state government or in the UNC System will also be considered. The Project Management Advisor (PMA) provides oversight and governance of state agency Information Technology (IT) projects, programs, and portfolios by working closely with agency Project/Program Managers, Project Sponsors, Business Owners, Chief Information Officers (CIOs), Project Management Organizations (PMOs), Portfolio Managers, and Project Team Members to enable the state review and approval process, facilitate resolution of issues, identify risks and roadblocks, provide early warning if a project is likely to fail, help identify project risk, and provide project status assessment and summary reports in the form of dashboards and briefings. These tasks are accomplished by applying professional experience and industry best practices, providing guidance to agencies, and oversight and visibility of IT projects/programs to and on behalf of the State CIO, Deputy State CIO and EPMO Director. The PMA works closely with the agency PMOs, portfolio managers and project/program managers to ensure consistency and transparency in how the state approaches project risk, change in project scope, schedule or budget, statewide IT procurement, enterprise architecture requirements, enterprise security standards, project management best practices and how to properly establish IT projects and programs to meet quality assurance standards. Duties include, but are not limited, to: Regularly analyze, assess, and report on IT projects and programs within their assigned portfolio F acilitates required state level coordination to enable the review and approval process and is responsible for the identification, management and resolution of enterprise level risks and issues Employ the EPMO’s Quality Management System to ensure assigned IT projects and programs are executed based on the State CIO’s established standards and industry best practices for project/program management and IT About the Division The Enterprise Project Management Office ( EPMO ) provides professional oversight and governance to facilitate successful Information Technology (IT) programs and projects through assessing projects and facilitating resolution of issues, risks, and roadblocks and by providing early warnings if a project is likely to fail. The EPMO also provides training, coaching, advising, and mentoring to agency IT Program and Project Managers to facilitate successful IT programs and projects. The EPMO does this through applying professional knowledge, experience, and best practices, and by providing full and complete information on IT projects to the State Chief Information Officer ( SCIO ). The EPMO also engages agencies in understanding and applying IT portfolio management concepts to IT programs, projects, and investments (plans and budgets). This is done through IT Portfolio Management assistance, which provides agencies with financial, technical, and management personnel with a knowledge and understanding of the theories, concepts, and disciplines of portfolio management. About the Organization The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT’s mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet. As NCDIT’s services reach North Carolina residents from all backgrounds, we believe that a diverse workforce is our most valuable asset to recognize, understand and meet the IT needs of our constituents across the state. Our agency culture intentionally values diversity, equity and inclusion through the implementation of thoughtful, practical, innovative and data-driven strategies. We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace ( Executive Order 92 ). NCDIT supports recent executive orders to address pay equity for women ( Executive Order 93 ), establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care ( Executive Order 95 ), and implement fair chance policies ( Executive Order 158 ). Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. Resumes/CVs are intended to be used as a complement to an application. Generally resumes/CVs are lacking the detail and breadth of an applicant’s full education and work history so applicants should complete the application with more detail than what their resume contains to show that they meet both the Education Requirements and ALL Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below in order to qualify. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities . (

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These links refer to Dept. of Public Safety process; this process is the same for Dept. of Information Technology.) To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following: Demonstrated experience leading IT projects and/or coordinating with internal teams and/or external agencies to deliver complex technology solutions Demonstrated experience managing IT portfolios and/or projects using quality standards, Agile or Waterfall methodologies, and/or industry best practices Demonstrated experience developing IT business cases, tracking budgets, monitoring project schedules, and/or overseeing successful project close-outs Demonstrated experience identifying and/or managing technology risks, procurement needs, change requests, and/or issue resolution throughout project lifecycles Demonstrated experience utilizing IT tools such as Touchdown, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, Teams, and/or Excel for project planning and reporting The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

PMI PMP, PMI

PgMP, PMI ACP, Agile, Scrum, ITIL, Six Sigma and/or

ISO 9001

certifications Experience using Agile tools (I.e. Jira, Asana, Trello, Azure DevOps, etc.) Experience mentoring, coaching, training and teaching Project/Program Managers regarding project management industry best practices 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 four years of experience in IT project management or technical project management related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. The North Carolina Department of Information Technology (DIT) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. NCDIT uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill posted positions. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Department of Information Technology will not accept “See Resume” or inserted text resumes in lieu of all work experience and education completed on the application. Employment at NCDIT is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with your application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if you are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, you must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. Applicants applying for positions that require specific coursework, must upload and attach a copy of the transcript with their application. Applicants with relevant professional certifications to the posted job must attach proof of active certification along with the information in the “Certificates and Licenses” section. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members

HYBRID/FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES

At NCDIT, we are dedicated to fostering a collaborative and flexible work environment, offering a hybrid remote work option for positions that are conducive to remote flexibility. If you do not currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the assigned duty station, new hires are granted up to 120 days from their start date to relocate. This relocation ensures the ability to work onsite multiple days per week. If you’re eager to contribute to a dynamic workplace, we encourage you to apply!

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees.

Some highlights include:

The best funded pension plan/retirement system in the nation according to Moody’s Investor’s Service Twelve (12) holidays/year Fourteen (14) vacation days/year which increase as length of service increases and accumulate year-to-year Twelve (12) sick days/year which are cumulative indefinitely Longevity pay lump sum payout yearly based on length of service 401K, 457, and 403(b) plans Learn more about employee perks/benefits: Why Work For NC?

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Total Compensation Calculator To apply for this position, please click the “Apply” link above (on the Government Jobs website) or visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/northcarolina to complete an on-line application. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact: NCDIT Human Resources Tajia Brown Tajia.

Brown@nc.gov For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.