IT Project Manager

University of Maryland; College Park (MD); On-site; USD 122,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park, is seeking an IT Project Manager in the Division of Information Technology (DIT).

The role plans, executes, and finalizes IT projects, coordinating internal staff and external contractors to meet deadlines and budgets, while defining objectives and ensuring quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of professional information technology project management experience.
• Additional work experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four years of required education.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize projects on time and within budget.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party contractors or consultants.
• Define project objectives and oversee quality control throughout the project life cycle.
• Support PMO initiatives, planning, scheduling, risk tracking, and vendor coordination.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Risk management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Position Title

IT Project Manager

Position #

JR105304

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 finalize projects according to deadlines and within budget. 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 also assist in defining the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

This role will support project planning, scheduling, stakeholder communication, issue and risk tracking, and vendor coordination.

As a member of the Project Management Office, the Project Manager will manage projects and contribute to PMO initiatives based on organizational priorities and capacity.

In addition to managing internal and/or external projects, the Project Manager will support the continuous improvement cycle of the PMO.

Activities may include identifying opportunities and facilitating improvements, creating or updating PMO assets, overseeing and/or supporting PMO service delivery, facilitating training of other DIT staff or students, attendance and facilitation of Community of Practice sessions, and/or other improvement or support efforts led by the PMO.

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.

May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends, or different shifts for extended periods.

Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures, viewing a computer terminal, and extensive reading. Work is primarily performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. The position requires occasional travel to University of Maryland campus locations for meetings and other project-related activities, including the ability to drive a state vehicle.

Licenses/Certifications

Valid driver’s license

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 elevate 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.

Preferences

• Agile Scrum Master Certificate;
• Project Management Professional Certificate;
• Higher education project management experience

Additional Job Details

* Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of Three References.

Applications missing these materials will NOT be considered.

* Best Consideration Date: November 12, 2026

* Posting Close Date: November 26, 2026

* Salary Range: $122,320.00 - $146,784.00

Remote Work: P lease note that all positions within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) have an in person component with expected time in our College Park, MD location per week. Telework is not a guaranteed work arrangement.

Visa Sponsorship Information

DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

No. For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Department

DIT-Enterprise Planning and Continuous Improvement

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.