Project Management Office Director - Hybrid 80% Remote

What You'll Be Doing

Are you ready to shape the future of project management at Wake County?

Wake County’s Information Technology team is seeking a Project Management Office (PMO) Director to serve as strategic business leader, guiding a team of professionals who deliver critical and impactful services across the organization.

In this hybrid role – balancing remote flexibility with office collaboration – you’ll set the tone for innovation and excellence, impacting customer experiences and developing strategies that define the division’s impact. You will be responsible for leading, planning, organizing, and maintaining services related to program and project management.

This role provides strategic leadership, governance and oversight for Wake County’s portfolio of business technology projects and transformation services. The PMO Director will develop and implement procedures and practices to accomplish the goals and objectives of the County and the division. This position ensures that projects are delivered on time, within scope and aligned with organizational priorities.

You will establish and maintain project management standards, drive continuous improvement and partner with business sponsors and executive leadership to advance business goals in a transparent and accountable manner.

Essential Functions

• Define and evolve the enterprise technology project management and transformation framework, methodologies and standards to organizational strategy
• Lead portfolio planning and prioritization in collaboration with executive leadership and business departments, input
• Promote disciplined project execution, change management practices and stakeholder engagement
• Champions continuous improvement across the project lifecycle
• Lead and develop PMO staff to build a high‑performing team culture
• Providing transparent and accurate reporting to business sponsors and executives

NOTE: This is an 80% hybrid role that requires working onsite at the Raleigh, NC office, with the ability to be onsite within one hour.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, business administration or a related field
• Five years of leadership experience in information technology and/or a project management office
• PMP, PgMP, PfMP or related project management certification (i.e. Scrum Master, Agile Leader)
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• 7–10 years of experience managing complex projects or programs

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Demonstrated skills and success managing enterprise-wide initiatives
• A strategic thinker with the ability to operationalize long-term goals
• Solid leadership and team-building skills
• Ability to manage through conflict
• Excellent collaboration skills
• Ability to influence without formal authority

About This Position

Location: Waverly F. Adkins Office Building, Raleigh, NC 27602

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon‑Fri 8:30 am – 5:15 pm

Hiring Range: 145,000 - 185,000

Market Range: 118,138.00 - 212,647.00

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.