Information Technology Program Manager I

Fairfax County boasts a top-notch school system, safe neighborhoods, thousands of acres of parkland, and bustling town centers. County government sits at the heart of this dynamic community of almost 1.2 million residents and seeks employees eager to bring their energy, enthusiasm and skills to serve Fairfax residents and to shape the county's future. Land Development Services (LDS) is the steward of the county's land development and building construction codes and regulations, and its staff members embrace their essential role as "first preventers." Every day, through careful review, permitting and inspection of site and building construction, our staff protect the health, safety, welfare, and environment for those who live in, work in, and visit Fairfax County. Our department also serves as the gateway to much of the county's economic development, reviewing over 30,000 building and site plan submissions, issuing nearly 70,000 building permits, and conducting over 220,000 building and site inspections each year. If you would like to join a creative, collaborative, innovative team doing meaningful work, then LDS is the place for you.

This position serves within the county's Land Development Services Department as the business-side lead for the Planning and Land Use System (PLUS). Also serves as the primary liaison between agency leadership, the multi-agency land development review community, and the Department of Information Technology (DIT), ensuring that program and project activities remain aligned with strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage PLUS programs and projects, including prioritization, planning, and monitoring of program health and performance.
• Lead and support steering committees and executive briefings, preparing materials and facilitating discussions with agency and DIT leadership.
• Oversee the creation, execution, and management of vendor contracts required to meet program objectives, including monitoring vendor performance and reporting to county leadership.
• Provide direction, coaching, and performance management for subordinate staff.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, and apply relevant tools to improve program efficiency and data quality.