Senior Project Manager

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager will lead and oversee Public Safety technology initiatives (e.g., Police, Fire, 911, Corrections) to ensure alignment with County and Client objectives. This role requires strong project leadership, coordination, and communication skills, along with experience managing large-scale, high-visibility projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage assigned Public Safety technology projects, ensuring alignment with County and Client objectives.

• Oversee all phases of the project lifecycle, including planning, tracking progress, managing risks, and ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.

• Define and monitor project scope, milestones, testing phases, and acceptance criteria.

• Identify critical paths, issues, and risks, recommending effective mitigation strategies.

• Recommend and implement solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance.

• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide timely status updates to stakeholders.

• Prepare and deliver professional communications, reports, and presentations.

• Develop meeting agendas, handouts, and facilitate productive project meetings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of proven experience in project management, leading large and sensitive initiatives.

• Bachelor s Degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.

• PMP certification (Project Management Professional) from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

• Demonstrated experience managing business process, software, and hardware implementation projects using Waterfall and/or Agile methodologies.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word.

• Experience developing executive-level communications and presentations.

• Exceptional organization, coordination, and time management skills.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work onsite full-time (Monday Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.).

Certification Requirement:
Candidate must currently hold a Project, Program, Portfolio, or Agile Management certification from PMI.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing projects using Microsoft Project Server and SharePoint.

• Prior experience working with government agencies (Federal, State, or Local).

• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check with the Baltimore County Police Department.

• Experience with the development, management, and support of public safety systems.

Work Authorization & Security Requirements

• Must pass a comprehensive Baltimore County Police Department background check.

• Must obtain and wear a County-issued security badge while onsite.

Required Submissions

• Resume with detailed work history (past 5 years).

• Documentation verifying required education and experience.