Senior Project Manager- Public Safety

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a high-profile project based in Towson, MD. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in project management, particularly with government public safety systems. Responsibilities include managing project milestones, risk assessments, and maintaining communication with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery. This one-year position requires a commitment to excellence and proven leadership abilities, especially in a government context.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven (7) years successful Project Management experience managing large, high-profile projects.
• Experience in Waterfall and Agile methodologies for software/hardware implementations.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills required.

Responsibilities

• Management of specific project work and daily management of the project.
• Identifies issues and risks and recommends mitigation strategies.
• Ensures work is delivered on time and budget, providing solutions for efficiency.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organization

Risk Management

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Project Management Professional Certification

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Project Server

SharePoint

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Title: Senior PM
Location: Towson, MD (onsite)
Duration: 1 year plus
Must have valid PMP certification
Experience with government Public Safety Systems is a major plus

Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of specific project work.
• Performs day‐to‐day management of the project, identifies issues and risks and recommends possible issue and risk mitigation strategies associated with the project.
• Ensures that work performed is within scope, consistent with requirements, and delivered on time and on budget.
• Identifies critical paths, tasks, dates, testing, and acceptance criteria. Provides solutions to improve efficiency (e.g., reduce costs while maintaining or improving performance levels).
• Monitors issues and provides resolutions for up‐to‐date status reports.
• Demonstrates excellent writing and oral communications skills.
• Develops meeting agenda and meeting handouts.

The candidate MUST have documented experience in the following areas. Please DO NOT send candidates that do not meet or exceed these minimum qualifications.
• Minimum seven (7) years successful Project Management experience managing large, high profile and sensitive projects
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Project Management Professional Certification from PMI
• Previous experience managing business process implementations, software and/or hardware implementation and upgrade projects using Waterfall and/or Agile methodologies
• Experience creating and managing project documentation as defined by the Project Management Institute (PMI)
• Experience in creating and managing project deliverables and documents (SDLC and PMI)
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Project, Excel, WORD)
• Experience with Executive level presentations and communication
• Exceptional organization and coordination skills
• Ability to work five days per week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 P.M.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills
Must currently possess a Project, Program, Portfolio, or Agile management certificate from the Project Management Institute.

Qualifications/Skill Sets

• Experience managing projects using Microsoft Project Server and SharePoint
• Previous experience working in a government entity (Federal, State or Local)
• Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive Department background check
• Experience with development, management, communication and support of public safety systems