Job Description
The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing projects in the Public Safety domain and hold an active PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Section 4 - Job Description Duties and Responsibilities The Senior Project Manager will :
- Manage assigned Public Safety (e.g. Police, Fire, 911, Corrections) technology projects, ensuring alignment with County and OIT objectives.
- Perform day-to-day project management activities, including tracking progress, identifying issues and risks, and recommending effective mitigation strategies.
- Ensure all project work remains within scope, meets requirements, and is delivered on time and within budget.
- Identify and manage project critical paths, milestones, testing phases, and acceptance criteria.
- Recommend and implement solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance levels.
- Monitor and resolve project issues, maintaining accurate and timely status reports for stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver clear, professional communications, including written documentation, reports, and presentations.
- Develop agendas, prepare meeting handouts, and facilitate productive project meetings.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications / Skill Sets The candidate must have documented experience in the following areas. Please do not submit candidates who do not meet or exceed these qualifications.
Minimum of seven (7) years of successful project management experience leading large, highprofile, and sensitive initiatives.Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).Demonstrated experience managing business process implementations, as well as software and / or hardware implementation and upgrade projects, using Waterfall and / or Agile methodologies.Strong experience creating and managing project documentation consistent with PMI standards.Proven ability to create and manage project deliverables across the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word.Experience developing and delivering executive-level presentations and communications.Exceptional organization, coordination, and time management skills.Ability to work on-site, Monday–Friday, 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 00 p.m.Excellent oral and written communication skills. Certification Requirement : Candidate must currently hold a Project, Program, Portfolio, or Agile management certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).Preferred Qualifications / Skill Sets
Experience managing projects using Microsoft Project Server and SharePointPrevious experience working in a government entity (Federal, State or Local)Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive Baltimore County Police Department background checkExperience with development, management, communication and support of public safety systemsSecurity Requirements (If Applicable)
The selected candidate must provide an acceptable (cleared) background checkA security badge will be issued by the County and must be worn at all times when the candidate is on County facilitiesThe selected candidate must pass a comprehensive security background check by the Baltimore County Police Department in order to be hired into employmentRequirements
Qualifications Type Category Qualification Description Competency Required Skills Others Help desk support Help desk Novice (1-3 Years) No Skills Others Communication skills both verbal and written Novice (1-3 Years) No