Role : IT Senior Project Manager
Location : Towson, MD- 21204 (On-site with Hybrid)
Duration : Long Term Contract
Job Description :
Client needs candidates who are local to Maryland. Also, the anticipated start date for this position is mid December 2025, with an assignment duration of 2,080 hours (approximately one (1) year). Please submit responses with candidates that meet or exceed the requirements and are available to start on the anticipated start date.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Manage assigned Public Safety (e.g. Police, Fire, 911, Corrections) technology projects, ensuring alignment with County and OIT objectives.
- Perform day-to-day project management activities, including tracking progress, identifying issues and risks, and recommending effective mitigation strategies.
- Ensure all project work remains within scope, meets requirements, and is delivered on time and within budget.
- Identify and manage project critical paths, milestones, testing phases, and acceptance criteria.
- Recommend and implement solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance levels.
- Monitor and resolve project issues, maintaining accurate and timely status reports for stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver clear, professional communications, including written documentation, reports, and presentations.
- Develop agendas, prepare meeting handouts, and facilitate productive project meetings.
Minimum Qualifications / Skill Sets :
The candidate must have documented experience in the following areas.Minimum of seven (7) years of successful project management experience leading large, high-profile, and sensitive initiatives.Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).Demonstrated experience managing business process implementations, as well as software and / or hardware implementation and upgrade projects, using Waterfall and / or Agile methodologies.Strong experience creating and managing project documentation consistent with PMI standards.Proven ability to create and manage project deliverables across the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word.Experience developing and delivering executive-level presentations and communications.Exceptional organization, coordination, and time management skills.Ability to work on-site, Monday Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.Excellent oral and written communication skills.Certification Requirement : Candidate must currently hold a Project, Program, Portfolio, or Agile management certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).Preferred Qualifications / Skill Sets :
Experience managing projects using Microsoft Project Server and SharePoint.Previous experience working in a government entity (Federal, State or Local).Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive Baltimore County Police Department background check.Experience with development, management, communication and support of public safety systems