Project Manager

General Experience: The candidate will have a strong understanding of the Agile development lifecycle, encompassing backlog grooming, sprint planning, release management, and retrospectives. Experience with Agile Scrum, SAFe methodology, and tools such as VersionOne and Jira for tracking agile epics, features, user stories, capacity, product lifecycle, and release management is essential

Required attributes also include the ability to foster teamwork, facilitate discussions, and produce and manage detailed reporting for both internal and external stakeholders. The candidate must demonstrate a proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver executive-level reports

PMP certification and experience working with state government projects are preferred. The ability to establish and maintain standardized reporting templates and team planning documents for consistent program documentation, as well as the comfort navigating and aligning with State or Federal reporting requirements, are also highly valued

Specialized Experience: The proposed candidates should possess a minimum of five years' experience managing IT projects, including leadership roles in at least three successful projects delivered on time and within budget. A strong understanding of Agile frameworks like Scrum or SAFe is highly desirable

Key qualifications include strong project management skills, leadership abilities, effective communication, and the capacity to identify and resolve issues while adapting to changing circumstances. Significant experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, product owners, and stakeholders is essential

Preferred qualifications include a technical background and experience in Java and cloud-based web application development projects. Functional experience with local or government projects in Child Support, Integrated Eligibility, Child Welfare, Adult Protective Services, Juvenile Justice, or Health and Human Services is also preferred

Education: This position requires a degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or other related discipline

Note: A Master's degree or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is highly desirable. Prior experience supporting Maryland Benefits is also beneficial

Navitas Business Consulting Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.