Position title: Project Manager

Position #:JR100997

The Elevate Program is moving the University of Maryland Fearlessly Forward, leading the transition from legacy mainframe student systems to the next generation of administrative computing. 

We are seeking a dynamic, highly skilled, and experienced professional to join our team of Project Managers. The incumbent will support various workstreams across the Elevate Program as part of our Workday Student implementation. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the team shaping the future of the student experience at the University of Maryland.

The incumbent will 1) develop and execute project plan details  2) facilitate broad stakeholder management 3) identify and mitigate risks 4) facilitate cross functional communication.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing complex IT projects, particularly within the higher education sector, and possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

This role will be one of multiple Project Managers reporting directly to the Lead Project Manager on the Elevate Program. This is a full-time position with the ERP team in DIT. 

This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Project Planning and Execution: Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation, to ensure the SIS implementation meets all objectives and deadlines.
* Stakeholder Management: Engage with key stakeholders, including administrators, faculty, staff, and consultants to gather requirements, provide updates, and ensure alignment with institutional goals.
* Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop and execute mitigation strategies to minimize project disruptions.
* Cross functional Communication: Support a cross-functional team, providing guidance, support, and clear communication to achieve project goals. Includes scheduling and facilitating meetings, documenting action items, and following up on tasks 
* Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands: Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.

Preferences:
* Experience with complex software projects, such as enterprise resource planning (ERP).
* Experience working in Higher Education.
* PMP certification.
* Experience with Smartsheet.

Additional Job Details:
* Required Application Materials: Resume, Cover Letter, List of References
* Best Consideration Date: 04/03/2025 (Open Until Filled: Yes)
* Salary Range: $125,000-$150,000

* Please apply at: https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UMCP/details/Project-Manager_JR100997?q=JR100997

Essential Position: This position is considered essential and may be required to work at the normal work location or an alternative location during a major catastrophic event, weather emergency, or other operational emergency to help maintain the continuity of University services.

Visa Sponsorship Information:
* DIT will not sponsor the successful candidate for work authorization in the United States now or in the future.
* F1 STEM OPT support is not available for this position.

Minimum Qualifications
Education:  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in project management and complexity. Three (3) years of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
* Strong communication skills, leadership abilities.
* Demonstrate proficiency in project planning, execution, and risk management.
* Comprehensive knowledge of and skills in methods and techniques used in general mechanical, structural and maintenance trades.
* Ability to read, interpret, and work on blueprints, drawings, specifications.
* Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines
* Proven success working with all levels of management
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Proficiency in computer software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Job Risks: Not Applicable to This Position

Department: DIT-ERP-Enterprise Resource Planning JM

Worker Sub-Type: Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term)

Benefits Summary: For more information on Staff Contractual CII benefits, select this link .

Background Checks: Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility: The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

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