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Summary

We're looking for a methodical and analytically driven IT Project Manager who takes pride in mastering project management methodologies, thrives on precision in planning and execution, and values technical excellence in delivering cross-functional technology initiatives. This role is your opportunity to develop deep expertise in project management frameworks and tools, perfect your skills in risk analysis and scope management, and become the technical specialist whose systematic approach ensures technology projects translate into tangible benefits for Classical Conversations families and communities nationwide.

Qualification Requirements

To succeed in this job, an individual must satisfactorily perform all essential duties. The requirements below represent the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

Company Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses are available with tenure

• Matching 401k

• 2 weeks of paid vacation time prorated

• 8 hours of paid volunteer time/year

• 10 Paid holidays

• 1 Floating Holiday

• Tuition reimbursement

• Professional development

• Medical, Vision, Dental, Life insurance

• Employee Assistance Program

Additional Information

Job Type: Full Time, Salary, Exempt

Pay Rate: $85,000/year

Reports to: IT Director

Department: IT

Location: Hybrid - Home Office 255 Air Tool Drive, Southern Pines, NC 28387

Travel: Occasional; up to 2 weeks annually

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field; equivalent professional experience considered

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred; active, documented pursuit of certification expected

• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional technical projects

• Demonstrated experience leading projects that span multiple business departments or stakeholder groups

• Experience in remote or distributed team environment

You'll Achieve:

• Portfolio Management: Consistently deliver 3-6 concurrent cross-departmental projects on schedule and within approved scope through systematic planning and tracking

• Documentation Precision: Maintain clear, current project documentation using standard templates that is always accessible to all stakeholders with meticulous accuracy

• Risk Analysis: Proactively identify and escalate project risks before they become issues through data-driven analysis and systematic monitoring

• Meeting Facilitation: Facilitate productive project meetings with clear agendas, documented decisions, and assigned action items that drive accountability

• Status Reporting: Produce accurate, timely project status reports for the IT Director and stakeholders with comprehensive metrics and progress indicators

• Standards Application: Apply CC IT standard templates, tools, and processes to every managed project, ensuring consistency across the portfolio

• Requirements Translation: Translate business requirements and stakeholder needs into actionable, well-scoped project plans with defined deliverables and milestones

• Change Control: Manage scope, resource, timeline, and issue changes through a documented change control process with appropriate approvals

• Stakeholder Management: Maintain collaborative, trust-based relationships across departments and with external vendors through clear technical communication

Why You'll Excel in This Role:

• Technical Methodology: Master both Agile and waterfall project management frameworks, developing deep expertise in selecting and applying the right methodology for each initiative

• Platform Proficiency: Build specialized skills in project management tools including Adobe Workfront, Azure DevOps, Jira, and Monday.com while maintaining technical fluency across CC IT's active project portfolio

• Data-Driven Execution: Work with objective performance metrics (on-time delivery, scope adherence, quality standards) that provide clear measures of project management effectiveness

• Systematic Planning: Develop detailed work plans that sequence activities, assign resources, establish milestones, and determine time, budget, and personnel requirements with analytical precision

• Risk Management: Apply structured risk identification, escalation, and mitigation methodologies to proactively address project challenges before they impact delivery

• Documentation Standards: Create and maintain comprehensive project artifacts (charters, plans, RAID logs, status reports) that meet quality and completeness standards at each phase gate

• Process Improvement: Contribute to continuous improvement of IT project management practices, templates, and tooling through systematic evaluation and refinement

• Technical Coordination: Coordinate cross-functional teams spanning IT, operations, and business units while maintaining deep understanding of technical project dependencies and constraints

• Certification Development: Pursue PMP certification with structured study and professional development, building recognized expertise in project management standards and best practices

• Purposeful Impact: Apply your analytical precision to support Christian education, knowing that every project milestone you deliver enables families to be better equipped and communities more deeply connected

Physical Demands

Color vision required for reviewing charts, graphs, and visual presentations. Ability to sit at a computer workstation for extended periods (up to 8 hours daily). Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds occasionally.

Work Environment

Climate-controlled office workspace at the Home Office in Southern Pines, NC with reliable high-speed internet. Technical project environment with structured communication through Microsoft Teams and project management platforms, clear documentation standards, and opportunities for focused work managing complex cross-functional technology initiatives alongside IT leadership and technical teams.