IT Project Manager

$95,000 - $110,000/Yr

Gd Resources - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Baltimore, MD

About the position

The IT Project Manager at GD Resources LLC is responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of key IT projects for the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services. This role involves managing the full project management life cycle and software development life cycle for complex, large-scale IT initiatives, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. The position requires strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to coordinate resources, manage client relationships, and mitigate risks.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of multiple projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant internal stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and relevant stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks
• Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Delegate project tasks based on junior staff members individual strengths, skill sets, and experience levels
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams and process maps to document needs

Requirements

• Advanced computer skills and in-depth knowledge of different operating systems, network administration and service desk administration
• Project management and leadership skills for managing projects and the teams involved with them
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and management and explain technical issues
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to handle any issues that occur during project completion
• Organization and time management skills to keep projects on track and within budget
• Excellent resource planning and task scheduling skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus
• Bachelors Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience
• Experience with project management software tools

Nice-to-haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) / PRINCE II certification is a plus

Benefits

• Medical & Dental
• PTO