Introduction
The Maryland State Department of Education is dedicated to supporting a world-class educational system that prepares all students for college and career success in the 21st century. With excellent stewardship from our divisions, we oversee State and federal programs that support the needs of a diverse population - students, teachers, principals, and other educators throughout Maryland.
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.
GRADE
23
LOCATION OF POSITION
Nancy S. Grasmick Education Building

200 West Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD 21201
POSITION DUTIES
The Project Management Partner (PMP) has the overall responsibility to manage IT projects and initiatives in collaboration with MSDE's IT Partners (ITP), who interface with the assigned division/office or functional area for the purpose of business technology strategy development, solution discovery, service management, risk management, and relationship management. Under the leadership of the MSDE Project Management Office (PMO), the PMP oversees IT support programs for multiple divisions at MSDE. The PMP provides highly valued strategic consulting level support to the ITP and guidance through key IT initiatives while managing timelines, responsibilities, tasks, and project reporting in accordance with MSDE's project management standards. The PMP proactively serves as a "trusted advisor" to the PMO to achieve the agency's objectives through effective project management practices, communication, and the use of technology.
Duties Include:

• Provide project management support to the ITPs on multiple MSDE IT Projects and initiatives that stem from Divisions and Offices in collaboration with the PMO.
• Use economies of scale to implement efficiencies to meet or exceed the financial expectations established at project initiation.
• Creating and monitoring project schedules, securing resources, and defining project goals.
• Measure and analyze project progress and compare those metrics against the project plan, providing both verbal and written communications regarding project status, risks, and issues.
• Support successful execution of new technology solutions and capabilities in accordance with the defined (SLA) and ensure established objectives and expectations of division/office are met.
• Creates project schedules to assign tasks and deadlines, giving the team the tools to collaborate.
• Define schedules and accurately estimate the task duration to develop and maintain realistic project schedules.
• Obtains and manages the project's proper funding, keeping the budget allotment.
• Interface with executives to define project priorities, implementation, opportunities, challenges and communicate project risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate with ITPs to identify, articulate, and champion strategic technology improvements that will enhance business performance and collaboratively define the IT capability roadmap.
• Works with the Divisions/Offices to provide support and coordination to ensure the adoption of new systems and business processes in the MSDE environment.
• Monitor compliance with project policies and standards.
• Manage government project deliverables and tasks using the provided project management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Microsoft Office, Adobe, etc.) in the manner designated by the PMO.
• Implement established policies, system monitors, and controls to ensure the successful management and reporting of all initiatives in the Program.
• Performs risk assessment on projects in collaboration with the Chief Information Security Officer and Information System Security Officer, tracking all risks in a risk register and providing a risk mitigation plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's from an accredited college or university
Experience: Five years of IT and business experience in strategic planning, development, implementation and maintenance of systems, preferably across multiple hardware and software platforms and previous technical project management experience within the software development lifecycle (SDLC)
- Out of the 5 years required experience, at least 3 years are needed in a combination of the following: Progressive broad-based information systems Project Management experience (which could include consulting) with state-of-the-art hardware and software systems is desirable; knowledge and implementation experience in new computing architectures and networked computing structure.
Notes:

1. Nine years of IT and business experience in strategic planning, development, implementation and maintenance of systems, preferably across multiple hardware and software platforms and previous technical project management experience within the software development lifecycle (SDLC) may be substituted for the possession of a bachelor's degree
DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications.

• Current Project Management Institute (PMI) Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or current PMI-Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP). If not certified, in addition to 5 years of IT project experience, a demonstrated knowledge of the PMBOK Guide principles for agile and other project management methodologies
• Website management experience with a proven track record of on-site and on-page optimization that drive organic growth. Experience with traditional website rebuilds as well as development from scratch are a plus.
• Master's degree in a technology-related field
• Prior Education domain industry experience at a State or Federal Government agency; knowledge of state government policies and practices; specific experience with successful large-scale program management within a cross functional environment
• Experience using Smartsheet, Jira, Microsoft Office (especially Teams, Word, and Excel), Adobe products

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must consent to State and FBI (CJIS) background check as a routine procedure for all employees.
SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date.
For education obtained outside of the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation will be required prior to hire. The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.
BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITSFURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
It is preferred that applicants complete the MD State Government online application for employment -AND- submit their professional resume. The application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position. If the applicant is unable to apply online, paper applications can be obtained from the link below and mailed to MSDE Office of Human Resources, 200 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. If there is a supplemental questionnaire, this must be completed and sent in with your paper application, if you are unable to apply online.
Please do not put "See Resume" in the job duties section of your application; your application will not be considered.
All application materials must be received in our office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Applications must be complete to be considered including all related job duties, even if those are also listed on an attached resume. Additional required materials may be uploaded with the online application or mailed to the address listed.
Inquiries can be made to 410-767-0019 TDD 410-333-3045. Appropriate accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.
If you have difficulty with your user account or have general questions about this online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management, Recruitment and Examination Division at 410-767-4850. TTY Users: Call via Maryland Relay.
Proof of eligibility to work is required in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Any misrepresentation of academic or experience requirements for this position may result in non-selection or termination of employment.
As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
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