Project Manager

UM01 University of Maryland College Park (UMCP); United States; On-site; USD 122,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Project Manager within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) to plan, execute, and finalize IT projects on time and within budget.

The role oversees the Classroom Technology Upgrades initiative, coordinating across DIT, campus partners, vendors, and contractors, and supports planning, scheduling, risk tracking, and PMO improvements throughout the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 5 years of IT project management experience.
• Experience substituting additional work for education allowed up to 4 years.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and finalize IT projects within deadlines and budget.
• Coordinate resources and third-party contractors to deliver projects.
• Support PMO initiatives, risk tracking, and continuous improvement.

Skills

PM practices

Communication

Risk management

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Smartsheet

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

5 years IT project management experience

Agile Scrum Master Certification

Project Management Professional Certification

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Job Description Summary

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 position will have primary responsibility for managing the University’s recurring Classroom Technology Upgrades initiative, coordinating planning and implementation across DIT, campus partners, vendors, and contractors. This role will support project planning, scheduling, stakeholder communication, issue and risk tracking, vendor coordination, equipment tracking, receipt and inventory management, and the successful delivery of classroom technology upgrades in coordination with campus partners. As a member of the Project Management Office, the Project Manager may also manage other 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 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 or 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 operating a state vehicle to travel within the Baltimore/Washington. Licenses/Certifications: Valid driver’s license.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Five (5) years of professional information technology project management experience.
• 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 escape 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.

Additional Job Details Preferences

• Agile Scrum Master Certificate.
• Project Management Professional Certificate.
• Classroom technology, AV, construction coordination, or higher education project experience.

Additional Information

Please 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.

Best Consideration Date

September 17, 2026

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes. For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.

Compensation & Benefits

Regular Salary Range $122,320 - $146,784

Benefits Summary For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.

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.

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