IT Project Architect

Prince George's County Public Schools

Upper Marlboro (MD)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 125,000

Full time

9 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Pension plan

Paid leave

Job summary

Prince George’s County Government's Office of Information Technology seeks an IT Project Architect to lead architectural strategy and project delivery across county agencies. You will oversee governance, risk management, and cross-functional collaboration to align IT initiatives with business goals.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3 years of IT experience with supervisory responsibilities, plus preferred PM certifications.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent.
Three (3) years of information technology experience with at least one (1) year in lead/supervisory duties.
Equivalency for supervisory experience is not allowed.

Responsibilities

Lead architectural assessment, design, and planning of complex technology solutions.
Engage agency leadership to develop enterprise roadmaps and project portfolios.
Coordinate cross-functional solution design workshops with stakeholders.
Develop business cases and funding justifications for budgets.
Direct large-scale IT initiatives from concept to delivery.
Provide governance artifacts and reporting for projects.

Skills

IT experience

Supervisory duties

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, business or public administration or a closely related field

Job description

Nature and Variety of Work

Come join our team! Prince George’s County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life. Applicant Limit Notice: Please be advised that applications for this position will be capped at a maximum of 100 submissions. Once this threshold has been reached, the posting will close, and no further applications will be accepted. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to ensure consideration. The Prince George’s County Office of Information Technology is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an IT Project Architect, (Info Tech Project Coordinator 4G) grade G27 position, in the Project Management Office.

About The Position

This is principal level professional and technical work responsible for all aspects of designing and implementing IT solutions for County agencies. The incumbent serves as IT strategy planner, IT architect and project Manager, responsible for supporting County agencies in researching, identifying, planning, and implementing information technology solutions that support their business mission and operational requirements. Work includes a balance of technical architecture, project governance, administration, and leadership responsibilities to include performing business analysis, identifying technology opportunities, conducting feasibility analysis, and facilitating communication with the OIT technology teams. Work is performed under general supervision of the PMO Manager while exercising a high degree of independence.

About The Agency

The Office of Information Technology (OIT) provides support for all of the agencies, departments, and branches of County government. The OIT Service Desk provides information technology support and maintenance services to Prince George’s County personnel. The Office of Information Technology is wholly dedicated to aligning technology efforts to support the strategic goals of the County. OIT will provide leadership, expertise, and resources in the ideation, development, and deployment of innovative technologies and streamlined processes to improve government efficiency, business interaction, and citizen access to government information and services.

Examples of Work

Lead the architectural assessment, design, and planning of complex technology solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards, cybersecurity requirements, regulatory mandates, and business needs.
Engage with agency leadership, business stakeholders, and IT executives to develop and maintain enterprise technology roadmaps, strategic IT plans, and project portfolios aligned with organizational objectives.
Facilitate cross-functional solution design workshops and technical strategy sessions involving agency representatives, infrastructure teams, application teams, cybersecurity personnel, vendors, consultants, and executive stakeholders.
Serve as a trusted advisor to assigned agencies in identifying technology needs, evaluating solution alternatives, and developing business cases and funding justifications for inclusion in annual budget requests and capital improvement programs.
Direct the planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale IT initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and business outcomes.
Develop and oversee integrated project management artifacts including project charters, technical architecture documents, project plans, schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and governance reports.
Provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for enterprise projects, ensuring solution designs are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
Lead project governance activities, including Project Steering Committees, architecture review boards, and executive status briefings; communicate project progress, risks, dependencies, and recommendations to senior leadership.
Coordinate activities among multiple agencies, business units, IT divisions, contractors, and third-party vendors to ensure effective collaboration, issue resolution, and achievement of project objectives.
Monitor vendor and/or contractor performance, evaluate deliverables for compliance with contractual and technical requirements, and recommend corrective actions to Management when necessary.
Establish project scope, objectives, success metrics, and deliverables while ensuring stakeholder expectations are managed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, operational, and organizational risks; proactively resolve project issues and conflicts to minimize impact on service delivery and project outcomes.
Ensure compliance with established OIT policies, PMO governance standards, cybersecurity frameworks, and organizational procedures.
Support technical reviews of proposed solutions, infrastructure designs, application architectures, cloud implementations, and system integrations to ensure adherence to enterprise standards and best practices.
Develop executive presentations, strategic recommendations, business communications, and briefing materials for elected officials, executive leadership, steering committees, and stakeholder groups.
Mentor project managers, business analysts, architects, and technical staff on project management methodologies, architecture standards, governance processes, and best practices.
Support the continuous maturation of the Project Management Office by improving methodologies, templates, governance frameworks, performance metrics, and enterprise project delivery capabilities.
Research emerging technologies, industry trends, and government IT best practices to identify opportunities for innovation, modernization, operational efficiency, and risk reduction.
Represent the OIT in meetings with agencies, industry partners, vendors, professional organizations, and external stakeholders. Promote a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, innovation, and continuous improvement while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, and public stewardship.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in information technology, business or public administration or a closely related field.
Three (3) years of information technology experience, in which at least one (1) year must have involved lead/supervisory duties.

Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered. Please note there is no equivalency for the required supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

PMP – Project Management Professional (PMI Certification)
CBAP – Certified Business Analyst Professional (IIBA Certification)
ITIL 4 Foundation

EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.

Salary Range Transparency

The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the anticipated offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Tentative Interview Dates

October 26 - October 27, 2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.

Job Location

9201 Basil Court, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774

Conditions of Employment

Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.
Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Only Online Applications Will Be Accepted

Eligibility to Work

Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov/E-Verify.

Internal Applicants

If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and/or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

General Plan Information

The Prince George’s County benefits plan year is from January 1 to December 31. A spouse (to include a same sex spouse) can be added to the health benefit plans. A marriage certificate and social security number is required to add a spouse. Children under the age of 26 are eligible for coverage under the health benefit plans. This includes stepchildren and children of the same-sex spouse. A birth certificate(s) and social security number(s) is required to add a child(ren). If you are only adding the stepchildren or child(ren) of a same-sex spouse, you will need to submit a marriage certificate. You will also need to submit the birth certificate of the child(ren) and your spouse must be listed as a parent. The premiums for health benefits are deducted on a pre-tax basis with the exception of Long-Term Disability, Extra Life Insurance and Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term Disability, Whole Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Cancer Indemnity, Hospital Indemnity Protection, Accident Indemnity Plan, Supplemental Dental and Group Legal Services). New employees must enroll in the County’s health benefit plans within thirty (30) days of the hire date. The effective date of the health benefits coverage is the beginning of the month following a waiting period of forty-five (45) days from the date of hire. After enrolling in the County’s benefit plans, employees may only make changes to the plans either during the open enrollment period, which occurs annually (usually each October), and/or during the year, due to a family status change (i.e., marriage, births, divorce and adoption).

Employee Benefits

Medical/Prescription/Dental/Vision Insurance Coverage (part time employees are eligible for medical insurance if they work 15 + hours, per week)
Group Term Life Insurance
Long & Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Dependent Care Assistance Program
Health Care Flexible Spending Account
Paid Leave (Annual, Personal, & Sick)
13 Paid Holidays
Retirement Benefits
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Employer Contribution Rate-11.71%
Supplemental Pension Plan
Employee Contribution Rate (Pre-Tax)-3.48%
457(b)
403(b)
Employee Discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits
Critical Illness
Whole Life Insurance
Accident Insurance
Legal Services

For additional details, please visit: https://www.princegeorgescountymd.gov/departments-offices/human-resources-management/employees/benefits

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGE:

Which best describes your highest level of education completed? Please do not include education that is in process.

Some high school, but did not graduate
High School Diploma or G.E.D
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate/PHD/JD
Other

If you selected "Other" for the previous question on education, please identify/input your highest level of education.

Which of the following best describes your major?

Computer Science
Information Technology
Business Administration
Public Administration
Closely Related Field
N/A

How many years of information technology experience do you possess?

I do not possess any experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 years of experience
4 years of experience
5 years of experience
6 years of experience
7 years of experience
8 years of experience
9 years of experience
10+ years of experience

Please explain your experience to the question above and list dates and places of employment where experience was obtained. Answers such as "See Resume" will not be accepted. Please do not copy your entire resume here. Only provide information that relates to the question. Otherwise, please put N/A indicating you do not have this experience.

How many years of supervisory experience managing staff within an information technology environment do you possess?

I do not have experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year of experience
2 years of experience
3 years of experience
4 years of experience
5+ years of experience

Select all certifications that apply to you.

PMP – Project Management Professional (PMI Certification)
CBAP – Certified Business Analyst Professional (IIBA Certification)
ITIL 4 Foundation
N/A

Are you willing and able to participate as an essential employee? Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.