Digital Management - Baltimore, MD
posted 3 months ago
DMI, LLC is seeking an IT Project Manager to oversee the full project management life cycle and software development life cycle for the implementation of highly complex, large-scale, strategic IT initiatives in the Office of Information Technology. The IT Project Manager will be responsible for implementing established policies, system monitors, and controls to ensure the successful management and reporting of all initiatives in the program. This role involves supervising and leading the program to oversee the impacts and interdependencies between programs, ensuring that initiatives meet the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) goals and objectives as set by the executive leadership team. The IT Project Manager will provide both verbal and written communications regarding project status, risks, and issues, making recommendations on project decisions to MSDE's Director of Project Management. As a subject matter expert, the Project Manager will provide technical and analytical guidance to the program and project teams, managing all aspects of the project including cost-benefit analysis, work plans, functional and technical designs, construction, testing, and implementation. The role requires ensuring efficient and high-quality installation of new software and/or systems while monitoring all technical aspects of implementing projects. Additionally, the IT Project Manager will support the Director of Project Management in identifying appropriate solutions required by user areas, assisting IT leadership in performing a needs analysis of relevant business areas, and ensuring that new systems are easily and quickly integrated into the client's business environment. The position also involves managing contracts and vendors assigned to delegated initiatives included in the assigned program(s). The Project Manager will manage and direct multiple medium to large-scale projects that may not fit into a defined program, translating generalized customer business goals and objectives into concrete strategy and tactical plans. This role requires working on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of various factors to achieve the best results.