Project Manager (Remote) – Edwards Performance Solutions – Maryland

Job title: Project Manager (Remote)

Company: Edwards Performance Solutions

Job description: Are you serious about your career in Project Management?
Work for us and you will be among a team of Subject Matter Experts, as well as enjoy some of the following benefits:

• Free training and certification achievement bonuses, gain your PMP PDU’s with us
• Flexible work schedules
• Paid volunteer time in your community
• Choices of Medical Coverage
• Retirement 401K match, a financial confidence in your future
• Performance and recognition bonuses

Summary:Seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to support the Maryland Department of Education (MSDE). This Project Manager (PM) shall be responsible for managing the MSDE information systems that collect data from the 24 local education systems statewide. These information systems are used to collect student and teacher data used for federal reporting. The PM will work closely with the Maryland State Agencies, contractors, and vendors to define business requirements, review and validate business/functional/technical requirements, as well as program/project management responsibilities.This will be a two year project in which the PM will be accountable for the entire project scope and all phases of the project life cycle, project resources, project budget, and overall project success. A successful candidate must have experience in the following:

• Providing project management support, project schedule management, continuous process improvement, and Software Development Life Cycle management within the State environment
• Collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project and SharePoint platforms

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Track deliverable status, monitor project schedules, and validate service provider invoices
• Establish repeatable project management processes and prepare corresponding project management plans
• Prepare data and supporting documents for program and project status meetings
• Work with teams to identify and manage risks/issues, and provide escalation plans and mitigation strategies
• Manage, plan, and track project schedules, identifying all dependencies, critical paths, tasks, dates, testing, acceptance criteria, baselines, and budgets using the full capabilities of Microsoft Project
• Manage design activities including design sessions and defining future processes
• Manage vendors and service providers, ensuring appropriate personnel have the skills required to complete tasks on time and within budget
• Act as facilitator between work groups and stakeholders, organize and facilitate planning meetings for Program Increments, as well as facilitate decision making and conflict resolution
• Mentor and guide regarding agile/scrum practices and values

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related discipline
• At least five (5) years of experience in managing IT related projects; must include oversight of Internet and Intranet software operation and support projects
• Three years of experience managing Internet projects for government agencies in a multi-tier environment
• Current Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Employees are the face of our company. We cultivate an environment to empower employees – promoting community involvement, workplace collaboration, and technical acumen. Hiring the right talent is critical to meet our customer needs in Enterprise Management, IT Solutions, Training & Development, and Cybersecurity.Edwards is an equal opportunity employer. Edwards provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.Department: Government
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
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Location: Maryland

Job date: Fri, 12 Apr 2024 07:39:08 GMT

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