JOB SUMMARY
Plans, oversees and leads Technology Division project(s) from ideation through to completion. Responsible for the creation, organization, execution and completion of specific projects. Includes interaction with internal and external stakeholders, setting deadlines, communicating project status with supervisor, ensuring projects stay on track and on budget, and managing several moving project parts simultaneously. Communicates, makes decisions and monitors the progress over the course of the project to stay on task and on schedule. Manages all aspects of projects to include scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality and resources. Additionally, maintains current knowledge of industry and regulatory trends and developments for application to responsibilities under their charge.

Additional Work Days/Hours
Based on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Ability to work flexible schedules
• Emergencies
• Evenings/Nights
• Extended hours
• Holidays
• Inclement weather conditions
• On call
• Outside of normal business hours
• Overtime as needed
• Peak season
• Weekends

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists in the definition of project scope and goals; defines project tasks and resource requirements.
• Develops full scale project plans; creates long and short-term plans, setting targets for milestones.
• Assigns resources and directs the workflow among staff members on all office projects to ensure efficient and timely completion of work.
• Assembles and coordinates project staff, delegates tasks, ensures completion of tasks on time and provides direction and support to project team.
• Plans and schedules project timelines; adjust schedules and targets on the project as needed. Tracks project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals.
• Project evaluations and assessment of results and performs quality assurance.
• Identifies, communicates, and manages potential risks of projects.
• Monitors constantly and reports progress of the project to stakeholders. Presents reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.
• Implements and manages project changes and interventions to achieve project outputs.
• Be a primary contributor within the Project Management Office (PMO). Contribute to the overall maturation of the project management capabilities within the organization.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in information systems, business or a related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Five (5) years demonstrated project management experience, preferably in a public school environment required; and
• Three (3) years experience in a supervisory or management role required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communications skills and the ability to work with administrative, instructional and technical personnel of all levels of technological expertise.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Excellent organization and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, Visio, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification issued by Project Management Institute (PMI) preferred.
• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
• Proof of a good driving record required.
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• First level supervisor

Management Duties/Responsibilities

• Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Assess employees’ performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes.
• Plans the work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Walking: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Wrist deviation: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Balancing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Stooping: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Bending: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Twisting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Talking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Repetitive Motions: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Color vision (ability to identify/distinguish colors)

Work Environment
Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
• Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Construction site: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Confined space: under 1/3 percent of the time
• In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Warehouse environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Temperature Change: under 1/3 percent of the time

Exposure

• Outdoor weather conditions: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Work near moving mechanical parts: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Work in high, precarious places: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time up to 40 feet on vertical ladder/scaffolding
• Fumes or airborne particles: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Risk of electrical shock: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Vibration: under 1/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 50 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

• N/A

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VR# 24015