Are you tired of the red tape? Do you want to work in a limitless environment where you matter, great work is recognized, and have opportunities for advancement? Change is now and Davis Unlimited Information Technologies, Inc (DUIT) wants you! We have an immediate opening for Project Managers. We are looking for the best and brightest Program Managers with 10 or more years of experience to join our winning and innovative information technology team!
This position serves as project manager support assigned to the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE).
Davis Unlimited Information Technologies, Inc. (DUIT) is a woman owned, minority owned small business information technology consulting company. We have opportunities for advancement and our salaries and benefits are competitive. We are an equal opportunity employer, check us out on the web at http://duit.us. We do things differently at DUIT! Contact us to find out how. Together, we can DUIT!
Project Manager-
Project Manager will manage the Educational Data Warehouse (EDW) support and maintenance project and the work performed under the Task Order. The Project Manager shall also carry out assigned duties outlined below:
· Develop and maintain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) on MSDE EDW activities using a project management tool on a weekly basis.
· Prepare a Project Management Plan (PMP) document that meets the State SDLC methodology under the Planning Phase. It shall document project scope, tasks, schedules resources and any interrelationships with other projects. The plan shall have a change management section to define the process to address project scope changes.
· Prepare a Project Schedule. The schedule shall detail the functional units involved, required job tasks, cost and schedule performance measurement, milestone and review scheduling. It shall include a work breakdown structure for the project using a project management tool.
· Revise the PMP at the end of each phase of the SDLC.
· Attend all meetings between MSDE staff and the TO Contractor. Project Manager shall document and provide meeting minutes to be reviewed and approved by the TO Manager.
· Prepare a monthly status report for MSDE of the project five (5) business days after the end of each month. The status report shall cover the milestones due that month and any overdue milestones, status of all tasks, new risks identified, scope changes and issues. Issues shall include identification, escalation and prepare for the TO Manager a quarterly status report five (5) business days after the end of each calendar quarter.
· Manage change control, issues escalation and resolution, schedule, costs, and resources as defined in the Project Management Plan.
· Ensure appropriate product-related training and documentation are developed and made available to customers through project team meetings.
· Prepare a System Boundary Analysis and Risk Management Plan document that meets the State SDLC methodology under the System Concept Development Phase.
Requirements & Specialized experience:
A). At least 2 years of PM experience in data modelling within a K-12 or Higher Education environment.
B.) Candidates must possess good oral and written communication skills. This will be evaluated during the oral presentation process. Candidates will be required to submit samples of past written communications for review. Examples include project planning documents, project management plan, status reports, etc. Sensitive information can be redacted. Oral communication skills can and will be validated during the oral presentation.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Project Manager on similar IT related projects
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business Management, Program Management, or a related discipline.
- PMP Certification through PMI Program Management Institute is highly preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Prior Project Management within an Educational Environment: 1 year (Preferred)
- Maryland State Department of Education: 2 years (Preferred)
- Project Management: 5 years (Required)
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Required)
Application Question:
- Do you have a current PMP certification or equivalent? If so, which one?
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Other
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