Tim Huffman

IFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Tim Huffman, Project Manager
Years worked with the County: 9+ years

Briefly describe your job. What do you do?
As IT Project Manager, I work with staff across the organization to identify, recommend and implement technology and process improvements that create effective and efficient business processes consistent with best practices. I manage the overall project and help guide other technology and internal services staff to ensure the most appropriate procurement of resources and products. This will include implementation of both off the shelf as well as customized applications, hardware, and devices. As such, I track, report, and communicate project plans, milestones and completion dates on an ongoing basis throughout the life of the project to the appropriate project stakeholders.

What is a typical workday like for you?
One of the best aspects of my role is the ever-changing environment of each project. As milestones are met, my day might revolve around ensuring that the steps are complete as described, but other days might simply be ensuring progress is being made. Other times, it’s just making sure progress is being made. There are days when a project is pulling you along, and you simply try to hang on, and others where you have to get behind it and push it across the finish line.

What is your favorite aspect of your job – what do you enjoy doing most?
My favorite aspect of any project is the teamwork, and getting to deal with most everyone across the organization as one time or another.

What is the County core value you believe most relates to the work you do, and why?
Doing It Together – Projects that I manage consist of various pieces that range from one or more internal departments, one or more vendors, and one or more departmental staff. To get projects completed, every aspect of the team must succeed for the project to be successful.

What do you like best about working for Catawba County?
I enjoy the challenges that come with the position, and the ever-changing types of projects that I get to oversee.