Project Manager with CCATS Experience (70/hr - 80/hr)

$145,600 - $166,400/Yr

Gd Resources - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Senior

Baltimore, MD

About the position

The Project Manager with CCATS Experience will oversee the planning, development, and operation of the modernized Child Care Automated Tracking System (CCATS) for the Maryland State Department of Education. This role requires expertise in information technology and project management, particularly in the context of child care programs. The position involves coordinating with various stakeholders, managing project life cycles, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while delivering successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, development and operation of the modernized childcare tracking system.
• Evaluate complex situations accurately and identify viable solutions that create successful outcomes.
• Develop and maintain lessons-learned inputs in the project repository for future projects.
• Monitor daily system operations to prevent problems and direct corrective action when issues arise.
• Provide verbal and written communications regarding project status, risks, and issues, and make recommendations on project decisions.
• Manage allocation of resources within the program to meet work fluctuations and budget constraints.
• Serve as subject matter expert, providing technical and analytical guidance to program and project teams.
• Use agile project management methods to prioritize, define, execute and deliver system enhancements and corrections.
• Manage the system engineering workload to assign priorities and track work through delivery.
• Coordinate with multiple state agencies to ensure optimal use of the MD Think platform.
• Lead team in identifying the root cause of problems and implementing durable solutions.
• Coordinate task assignment and system quality for all teams supporting the system.
• Approve the deployment of code release packages for user acceptance testing and production environments.
• Conduct weekly status calls with internal and contractor teams to communicate objectives and resolve issues.
• Work with the Division to ensure seamless adoption of the new system and business processes.
• Assist with managing contracts and vendors assigned to delegated initiatives.
• Co-Facilitate monthly meetings of the Program Advisory Committee.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of relevant industry experience in the discipline.
• Five years of experience managing project life cycles, risk, resources, schedules, and oversight of software operation and support projects.
• Three years of experience managing Internet projects for government agencies in a multi-tier environment.
• At least ten years of combined new and related older technical experience in the IT field directly related to the required area of expertise.
• Certified Project Management Professional by the Project Management Institute required.
• Experience with the CCATS application required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Maryland State procurement a plus.
• Experience drafting Fit Gap Analysis a plus.
• Prior experience preparing and delivering informative, well-organized presentations.

Benefits

• Medical & Dental
• PTO