Chief Technology Officer jobs in Virginia

Job Overview

The IT Project Manager I will be a leader of key projects within the Department of Digital Innovation (DDI) and Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS). The position will serve as a facilitator to improve project performance. This resource will be responsible for the creation of comprehensive project plans and all monitoring and communication activities to ensure the project progresses as planned. The IT Project Manager will play a pivotal role in improving the executing capabilities of DDI. 

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; work may differ and other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate.

• Assists in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation such as the project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Manages changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Measures project performance and mitigate risk using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Communicates expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Manages vendor performance, relationships, and contracting actions consistent with project objectives and within DDI guidelines.
• Acts as technical liaison, translates technical requirements into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

Below are the minimum qualifications for this job. Equivalent combinations of education and experience are also acceptable.

     Education

     Bachelor’s Degree in technology field or Project Management certification or the equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide appropriate knowledge, skills, and abilities.

     Experience

• Candidates must have at least four years of relevant IT experience and two years serving in a project management role.

     Licenses and Certifications

     N/A

     Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated capability for problem solving, decision making, sound judgment, assertiveness. 
• Exhibits high levels of energy, drive, and perseverance along with executive presence and tolerance for ambiguity or complexity.
• Ability to work in concert with other teams to schedule work, coordinate dependencies and resources, resolve issues and conflicts, and manage expectations.
• Ability to act independently and make critical decisions in a timely manner.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 
• Possesses leadership qualities and personal characteristics necessary to work effectively with administrators, teachers, and support staff.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this job:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing, or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Reports to: Supervisor, IT Project Management

FLSA Status: Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months/ 248 days/ 8 hours

Salary Level: Universal 15

Salary Scale: https://www.lcps.org/compensation

Salary Range: $86,293 - $144,497