IT Project Manager I

University of Maryland - Columbia, MD

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbia, MD

Educational Services

About the position

The IT Project Manager I is responsible for leading small to medium-sized projects within the University of Maryland Medical System. This role involves developing project timelines, organizing project teams, and managing resources to ensure successful project outcomes. The position requires collaboration with other project managers on larger initiatives and the ability to translate business requirements into practical IT solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium-sized projects, developing timelines and tracking progress.
• Create and plan project activities, organizing and managing the project team.
• Deploy and organize resources, developing project plans and schedules.
• Manage issues and provide guidance and support to project team members.
• Work with Project or Program Managers on larger scale projects, supporting timelines and project plans.
• Deliver outcomes against approved estimates and discuss ideas to gain commitment on recommendations.
• Understand and articulate the project's business value and associated metrics.
• Determine commonalities and differences within team members' goals to generate alternatives for achieving results.
• Provide assistance and recommendations with quality assurance tools and processes.
• Identify issues, monitor projects, and measure risk factors, ensuring quality control of processes and deliverables.
• Assist in translating business requirements into practical IT solutions and provide technical guidance to the project team.
• Build effective networks of internal and external subject matter expert contacts.

Requirements

• Experience in project management, particularly in IT-related projects.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills to manage project teams effectively.
• Ability to develop project plans and schedules and track progress against them.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate project goals and business value.
• Experience with quality assurance tools and processes.

Nice-to-haves

• Familiarity with healthcare IT systems and processes.
• Experience working in an academic medical environment.
• Knowledge of project management software and tools.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options