Information Technology Senior Project Manager

Anne Arundel County – Information Technology Department; Maryland; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County – Information Technology Department is seeking a lead Project Manager to command complex IT initiatives from conception through delivery. You will serve as the principal contact for assigned programs, guiding cross‑functional technical teams and ensuring project scope, timelines, and budgets are met.

The role requires deep knowledge of project management principles, lifecycle methodologies, and resource planning, with experience in cost estimates and business cases for new

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of project management, planning, developing, managing and implementing an information technology project.
• Thorough knowledge of evaluating principles, methods, and tools to organize work, set priorities and determine resource requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of management methodologies for contracting or procurement, RFP development and contract negotiation and administration.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in cross‑functional project management methods and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex OIT projects and programs from design and development to production.
• Define requirements and plan project lifecycle processes and provide technical and analytical guidance to the project team.
• Assemble and coordinate project team members; assign responsibilities and define schedule for implementation.
• Budget responsibility for a project, including cost‑benefit analysis and building a business case.
• Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning; plan and oversee project schedule, deliverables, goals and milestones.
• Direct and oversee project team, produce reports and manage conflicts within groups.
• Develop and maintain technical and project documentation; perform team assessments and evaluations.
• Develop RFPs for external services and products.

Skills

Project management

Resource planning

RFP development

Contract negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Information technology

Supervisory practices

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

This position functions as the lead for other Project Managers and manages complex IT projects from concept to delivery. An employee in this classification is the principal point of contact for assigned projects. The incumbent manages complex OIT projects and programs from design and development to production; defines requirements and plans project life cycle processes; develops project plans, goals, and budgets; identifies resources needed; and, guides project team comprising of cross‑functional technical disciplines. Work requires comprehensive understanding of practical knowledge of substantive project management principles, and methods to provide leadership and guidance to other project managers. The incumbent is required to possess knowledge of technical information systems to manage a variety of complex and challenging information technology projects assigned. Work involves conducting analytical studies to identify new technology information and assists in the development of methods and tools to improve project management practices for an effective operation. The complexity of work is characterized by extensive and continuous project planning, analysis, coordination, and direction of the County‑wide information technology systems. Work is performed with considerable independence within established policies, regulations, and technical guidelines for use of the Office of Information Technology, and is reviewed by a superior through conferences and reports. This position implements and utilizes industry‑standard project management best practices by working with project sponsors to define project scope and business requirements, develop project cost estimates and business cases for new projects, create project plans, identify resource needs, lead project teams and manage project budgets.

NATURE AND VARIETY OF WORK

An employee in this classification is the principal point‑of‑contact for assigned projects. The incumbent manages complex OIT projects and programs from design and development to production; defines requirements and plans project lifecycle processes; develops project plans, goals, and budgets; identifies resources needed; and, guides project team comprising of cross‑functional technical disciplines. Work requires comprehensive understanding of practical knowledge of substantive project management principles, and methods to provide leadership and guidance to other project managers. The incumbent is required to possess knowledge of technical information systems to manage a variety of complex and challenging information technology projects assigned. Work involves conducting analytical studies to identify new technology information and assists in the development of methods and tools to improve project management practices for an effective operation. The complexity of work is characterized by extensive and continuous project planning, analysis, coordination, and direction of the County‑wide information technology systems. Work is performed with considerable independence within established policies, regulations, and technical guidelines for use of the Office of Information Technology, and is reviewed by a superior through conferences and reports. (Note: The duties and responsibilities enumerated in this class specification are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimal qualifications and salary level for this class. They are not intended to include all of the essential functions of the class.)

• Manage complex OIT projects and programs from design and development to production.
• Define requirements and plan project lifecycle processes and provides technical and analytical guidance to the project team.
• Assembles and coordinates project team members; assigns individual responsibilities and defines schedule for project and program implementation.
• This position will also have budget responsibility for a project, including cost‑benefit analysis and building a business case.
• Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning. Plans and oversees the preparation and dissemination of project schedule, project deliverables, goals and milestones.
• Directs and oversees project team, produces project reports and manages conflicts within groups.
• Develops and maintains technical and project documentation and performs team assessments and evaluations.
• Develop Request for Proposals (RFP) for external services and products.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, organizational, presentation, and customer services skills. Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of project management, planning, developing, managing and implementing an information technology project.
• Thorough knowledge of evaluating principles, methods, and tools to organize work, set priorities and determine resource requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of management methodologies for contracting or procurement, RFP development and contract negotiation and administration.
• Thorough knowledge and experience in cross‑functional project management methods and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of information technology applications, processes, software and equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of supervisory practices and principles.
• Considerable knowledge of risk management methods and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation of risk.
• Skill in project management and technical planning of information technology projects.
• Skill in application and system programming, operation of computers and network/communications technology and concepts.
• Skill in effective written communication, working in groups, and meeting facilitation.
• Ability to apply strong project management skills and methodologies as lead project manager.
• Ability to develop and implement new programs to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Ability to enforce and interpret technical standards in accordance with information technology activities.
• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate, and supervise the work of technical personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish and maintain working relationships with county officials, employees, contractors, and the public.

Graduation from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in Computer Science, Business, or a related field. Two (2) or more years of experience in managing concurrent complex technology and related projects. Four (4) or more years of experience in project life cycle methodologies, cost and schedule development and controls; and a valid non‑commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.

Preference will be given to applicants with the following experience:

• 1) Four (4) or more years' work experience in the knowledge of the principles and practices of project management, including project planning, developing project cost estimates, leading project teams and implementing information technology projects.
• 2) Strong understanding of and technical experience working with IT operations including applications, databases, networks, servers, telecommunications and end‑user workstations.
• 3) Prior work experience supervising IT staff
• 4) Two or more years of experience implementing cyber security projects within an information technology operation
• 5) Prior IT experience working in the public sector.