The contract Project Manager’s primary charges will be to lead and manage the NVS project execution and project team members assigned to the project in whatever capacity. The Project Manager will assist with bringing onboard additional resources in other project management labor categories. The Project Managers will assume the responsibility for completing the Maryland Department of Information Technology (DoIT) system development life cycle (SDLC) deliverable requirements for a major project.

This individual will report directly to the Agency’s Information Technology Project Management Director and other management and staff to perform the activities associated with the statewide uniform voting system and the electronic pollbook system. The employee ensures the compliance of the voting systems as described in Election Law Article 33 and Code of Maryland Regulations Title 33, as well as compliance with other SBE directives and procedures.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Provide project leadership and management for the 2026 New Voting System (NVS) project and the project team as directed by SBE and State’s Department of Information Technology (DoIT) who has oversight responsibilities for Major Information Technology Development Project (MITDP) efforts.

• Develop and maintain project plans and subsidiary plans to include stakeholder and communication management.

• Develop and manage the project WBS and schedule

• Identify, track, and monitor project milestones and deliverables

• Manage RACI matrix and associated updates

• Assist with the completion of the annual Information Technology Project Request (ITPR) and any external agency or legislative report request (e.g., Joint Chairman’s reports)

• Lead in the development of the Request for Proposal (RFP) for the new voting system and any related procurement requirements

• Manage the development of the business, functional and technical project requirements

• Manage critical paths for the project

• Develop and Document staff training plan if required.

• Provide oversight and Input on the development and execution of the project training plan

• Create weekly status reports for the project as required

• Coordinate and manage the project scope and budget (estimates and actuals) including any changes during the project’s lifecycle

• Assist with the identifying, recruiting, and onboarding of project team members

• Facilitate project SBE internal meetings with the project team and key stakeholders

• Manage project team member’s contract administrative requirements including work schedules, timesheets, and status reporting

• Complete other project documents as defined by the Information Technology Project Management Director (ITPMD) (ex: SWOT & Risk Analysis)

• Manage the project’s risk and issues register

• Develop, manage, and maintain the project’s dashboard

• As needed, coordinate any project related tasks and deliverables with other SBE projects and tasks.

• Manage project deliverables to ensure timelines are achieved.

• Provide support to other agency business needs as directed (ex: Agency Election Management System (AEMS) integration with new VSS solution)

• Complete ad hoc assignments as defined by the agency ITPMD

• Complete other related duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• General Experience

o At least five (5) years of experience in project management.

• Education

o Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or other related discipline

o Master’s degree or project management certification preferred

• Specialized Experience

o Ten (10) years of experience in IT related project management being able to demonstrate a leadership role in at least three (3) successful projects that were delivered on time and on budget

o Experience with Agile project management methodologies

o Experience with projects impacting multiples systems or applications

o Five (5) years of experience with elections or elections related projects

o Experience with Google Suite and Smartsheet

o Experience identifying business, functional and technical requirements

o Experience developing Request for Proposals (RFP)

o Excellent communication skills

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: Up to $70.00 per hour

Compensation package:

• 1099 contract
• Hourly pay

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Glen Burnie, MD 21061: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• PMP (Required)

Work Location: In person

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