Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Kinston, NC

Mode : Contract (6+ Months)

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnership & Stakeholder Management (70%):

Relationship Building: Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key business stakeholders, including department heads, project managers, and end-users, to understand their strategic priorities, challenges, and opportunities.

Needs Assessment & Solutioning : Proactively identify business needs and pain points that can be addressed through technology. Translate business requirements into clear and actionable IT project proposals and solutions.

Strategic Alignment: Ensure IT initiatives and projects are closely aligned with overall business strategy and objectives. Advocate for technology solutions that deliver tangible business value.

Communication & Expectation Management : Serve as the primary communication bridge between DWP and assigned business units. Clearly articulate strategies, project updates, potential risks, and system changes to non-technical audiences. Manage stakeholder expectations eectively throughout the project lifecycle.

Change Management: Champion technology adoption and lead change management eorts within business units to ensure smooth transitions and maximize the benets of new solutions.

Feedback & Continuous Improvement: Establish and manage feedback loops with business stakeholders to continuously improve DWP services and solutions.

Vendor & Partner Liaison : Collaborate with external vendors and technology partners, ensuring their services and solutions align with business needs and company standards. DWP Operations Management (30%)

Project Management: Manage and deliver DWP projects on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Develop project plans, allocate resources, and monitor progress.

Policy & Procedure Development : Contribute to the development and enforcement of IT policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure security, compliance, and operational eciency.

Budget Management: Assist in the development and management of DWP budgets, ensuring cost-eective utilization of resources.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks, ensuring business continuity and disaster recovery plans are in place and regularly tested.

Technology Evaluation: Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact and making recommendations for adoption where appropriate. Required Skills and Qualications: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related eld.

Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in IT, with at least 3-5 years in a role involving signicant business partnering or stakeholder management.

Proven experience in IT management, including operations and project management.

Exceptional Communication Skills: Superior verbal, wrien, and presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences and inuence stakeholders at all levels.

Strong Stakeholder Management Abilities: Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, manage expectations, and navigate complex organizational dynamics.

Business Acumen: Solid understanding of business processes, nancial principles, and organizational objectives. Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.

Problem-Solving & Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with a proven ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement eective solutions.

Leadership & Inuence: Ability to lead by example, inspire condence, and inuence decision-making without direct authority.

Preferred Qualications:

Master's degree (MBA or MS in Information Systems).

PMP, SAFe, ITIL, CSM, or CCMP would be plus

Experience in manufacturing would be a plus.

Demonstrated experience in leading digital transformation initiatives.