Project Manager

Project Manager - Raleigh [80002501]

Our business is growing and we're adding capacity to our project management team. You'll thrive in this role if you've got experience, demonstrated leadership skills, outstanding communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. You've got that rare talent of making quick decisions, taking into account all the variables. Technical know-how is a must.

Here's what we can offer you: the opportunity to learn from some of the best, a collegial workplace, flexible schedules, generous professional development and time off, and the satisfaction of knowing that your work supports public education in North Carolina.

The lottery was named as one of Triangle Business Journal's 2024 Best Places to Workfor the second year in a row and we were recently named a Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher.

Responsibilities:

• Manages NCEL projects as directed by the project management office and the lottery.
• Schedules and leads project status meetings to ensure all stakeholders are kept up to date on progress.
• Schedules and leads meetings with internal departments and outside vendors, as required by a project or a potential project.
• Works with outside vendors on system changes, enhancements or new functionality.
• Works with the project management office to prepare project plans, schedules, and tasks for assigned projects.

• Conducts and leads a weekly Change Control Board meeting.
• Reviews specifications created by vendors for system enhancements, bug fixes or new functionality.

• Responsible for planning and leading yearly multi-departmental tax project for 1099 and W2G files for the Internal Revenue Service.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree and at least 5 years of prior project management experience.
• Advanced time management and analytical skills.
• Skills in Microsoft Office, including MS Project, Visio, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with Smartsheet software collaboration and time management tools.
• Knowledge of business processes and systems used within the lottery is helpful.

• Ability to communicate effectively with internal department and external vendors.
• Excellent client-facing communication skills.
• Ability to delegate project tasks among departments and track their completion.
• Track overall project performance, specifically to the successful completion of the project.
• Ability to make adjustments due to project constraints based on factors presented.
• Ability to establish standards for projects as assigned by the project management office.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) or Certified associate in project management (CAPM) Certification or equivalent experience.

Hiring Rate: $90,487 (this exempt position will be filled at or near the posted salary)

Closing Date: January 24, 2025

About the North Carolina Education Lottery

We raise money for a great cause! All of the earnings of the North Carolina Education Lottery go to education. We award on average $6.7 million a day in prizes. To learn more, visit our website www.nclottery.com.

At the North Carolina Education Lottery, we deal with winners everyday: our employees! We offer competitive pay and benefits, flexible schedules, professional development opportunities, casual attire, open communication and a fun work environment.

All employees of the Lottery are expected to support the organization values (honesty, respect, integrity and trust) and its commitment to corporate social responsibility (including responsible gaming, environmental awareness, community involvement, etc).

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Equal Opportunity Employer