Project Manager- Project Manager from Quadrant Inc

Largo, MD

About the Job

Job ID: 24-03779

Project Manager
Remote

MUST:
Experienced Project Manager
12+ years of relevant experience
Five years of experience managing project life cycles, risk, resources, schedules, and oversight of Internet and intranet software operation and support projects
Three years of experience managing Internet projects for government agencies in a multi-tier environment.
Experience with CCATS application required
Experience with Maryland State procurement a plus
Experience drafting Fit Gap Analysis a plus
Master's Degree or active PMP cert

DUTIES:
Oversee planning, development and operation of the modernized childcare tracking system.
Evaluates complex situations accurately and identifies viable solutions that create successful outcomes.
Develops and maintains lessons-learned inputs in the project repository for utilization on future projects.
Monitors daily system operations to plan, anticipate and prevent problems and to direct immediate corrective action when issues arise.
Provides both verbal and written communications regarding project status, risks, and issues, and makes recommendations on project decisions to DEC point of contact.
Manages allocation of resources within the program(s) to meet work fluctuations and budget and time constraints in the delivery process.
Serves as subject matter expert, providing technical and analytical guidance to the program and project teams
Use agile project management methods, such as Scaled Agile, to prioritize, define, execute and deliver system enhancements and corrections.
Manage the system engineering workload to assign priorities and track work through delivery.
Coordinate with the multiple state agencies (ex. the Department of Human Services to ensure optimal use of the MD Think platform).
Lead team in identifying the root cause of problems and implementing durable solutions.
Coordinate task assignment and system quality for all teams supporting the system including security, networking, hosting, system administration, database administration, level 2 help desk, development, testing, and implementation and other technical specialties as needed to deliver system services.
Approve the deployment of code release packages for user acceptance test, training and production environments.
Conduct weekly status calls with the internal and contractor teams to communicate objectives, monitor progress, and resolve issues.
Works with the Division to provide support and coordination and to ensure seamless adoption of the new system and business processes.
Assist with managing contracts and vendors assigned to delegated initiatives included in the assigned projects.
Co-Facilitate monthly meetings of the Program Advisory Committee (PAC)

Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .