PMP Certified Project Manager - Hybrid Role in Towson, MD

ZipRecruiter; Towson (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a Senior Project Manager for a hybrid role in Towson, MD. The successful candidate will manage Public Safety projects, requiring extensive project management experience and a PMP certification. You will oversee project activities, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with scope requirements. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing public safety initiatives.

Qualifications

• 7 years of successful project management experience with large projects.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• Experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Manage specific project work and oversee day-to-day project activities.
• Identify project issues and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Ensure work is aligned with scope and delivered on time.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Coordination abilities

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project Server

SharePoint

Job description

Job Description

Position: Senior Project Manager

This is a hybrid role based in Towson, MD (21204), requiring 3 days/week onsite and 2 days/week remote.

Contract Duration: 12 months with potential extensions.

Schedule: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern, Monday to Friday.

Background:

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the management, communication, and coordination of Public Safety projects, including day-to-day project management. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in Public Safety and holding a PMI PMP certification.

Responsibilities:

• Manage specific project work and oversee day-to-day project activities.
• Identify issues and risks, recommending mitigation strategies.
• Ensure work aligns with scope, requirements, and is delivered on time and within budget.
• Determine critical paths, tasks, testing, and acceptance criteria; suggest efficiency improvements.
• Monitor issues and provide resolution updates in status reports.
• Develop meeting agendas and documentation.

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of successful project management experience with large, high-profile, and sensitive projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience managing business process, software, and hardware implementation projects using Waterfall and/or Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in creating and managing project documentation per PMI standards.
• Strong skills in project deliverables and documentation, including SDLC.
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Project, Excel, Word).
• Experience delivering executive-level presentations and communications.
• Exceptional organizational and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work five days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience managing projects with Microsoft Project Server and SharePoint.
• Previous experience in a government setting (Federal, State, or Local).
• Experience supporting public safety systems development and management.

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