IT Project Manager

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

This position is available within the University of Maryland’s Division of Information Technology (DIT).

The role of the Project Manager within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) is to plan, execute, and close projects according to deadlines and within budget under the supervision of the head of the project management group. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will facilitate stakeholder communication, manage vendor relationships, and coordinate with cross-departmental teams. The role involves defining project objectives, overseeing quality control throughout the project lifecycle, maintaining comprehensive project documentation, and providing regular status reporting to leadership.

This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.

Physical Demands:
Sedentary work. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Work is performed in an office environment, on campus, and in the field. Required ability to work on-site, including in a construction site environment and have the ability to work in adverse conditions created as a result of construction. Required ability to wear and work in personal protective equipment. Work requires the ability to travel between the Manokin Building, main campus and other areas within the Baltimore/Washington corridor.

Preferences:
- Agile Scrum Master Certificate
- Project Management Professional Certificate

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five (5) years of professional information technology project management experience.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of project management practices and continuous improvement processes.

Skill in written and oral communication.

Skill at conducting research into project-related issues and products.

Skill in organization and attention to detail. Ability to facilitate project planning activities and document outcomes in project charter for approval.

Ability to build a project plan (preferably in Smartsheet or related PM software).

Ability to identify, document and escalate project risks, issues, action items and decisions in a manner which keeps momentum on those with project impacts.

Ability to facilitate project meetings by setting agendas, keeping participants on task, and recapping action items and decisions.

Ability to and experience with working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

Ability to react to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.

Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks.