Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.

The role of the Project Manager within the Division of Information Technology (DIT) is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to deadlines and within budget under the supervision of the head of the project management group. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also assist in defining the project’s objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in business, engineering, social science, public policy, political science, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

4+ years experience in an IT project management/lead or related capacity, including all aspects of process development and execution.

Experience in developing and deploying project best practices, policies, procedures, and processes.

Demonstrated experience in project team management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the principles and practices of project management.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to develop best practices, techniques and tools for project planning, execution and management.

Ability to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Preferences:
?Experience in higher education
?ITIL certification preferred
?PMP certification preferred

This position does not provide sponsorship for Visas

?Occasional evening and weekend work to meet deadlines.
?Sitting for extended periods of time.
?Dexterity of hands and fingers required to operate a computer keyboard or mouse, and to handle other computer components.
?Walking to partner and customer offices.

The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.