Senior Project Manager

Enterprise Project Management Office (ePMO)

Stateside Exempt 4.2

Location: Adelphi, Maryland

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager in the Enterprise Project Management Office (ePMO). Reporting to the Associate Vice President (AVP), Enterprise Project Management Office (ePMO), the Senior Project Manager collaborates with senior leadership to ensure projects related to the UMGC Strategic Plan are properly scoped, meet key milestones, and completed on time and on budget to deliver extraordinary business outcomes. The Senior Project Manager should demonstrate the ability to recommend effective solutions, prioritize and manage projects, develop creative solutions, and build relationships with leaders across the organization.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Partners with executives from initial project conception and strategic planning sessions through successful execution and continuous improvement

• Takes responsibility for tracking, reporting, and communicating the department's performance and value, by helping to set appropriate levels of visibility and accountability across the organization

• Serves as a change agent, supporting both the identification and application of new project management concepts and driving the spread of best practices organization-wide while resolving issues and breaking down barriers along the way

• Creates a cohesive, high-performing team of senior program/project managers and senior business analysts who provide leadership that engages ePMO staff, including the clear establishment of performance expectations, coaching, performance management, career development, reward and recognition, and positive morale

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Conferred bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning

• Five (5) or more years experience in project management

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Experience building a consumer-facing brand

• Ability to lead and motivate others

• Ability to work collaboratively

• Proven ability to gain the support and cooperation of others

• Ability to develop creative solutions to ensure work is delivered as promised

• Must be a self-starter, extremely organized and detail-oriented

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

All submissions should include a cover letter and resume.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. UMGC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, ancestry, political affiliation or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Workplace Accommodations:

The University of Maryland Global Campus Global Campus (UMGC) is committed to creating and maintaining a welcoming and inclusive working environment for people of all abilities. UMGC is dedicated to the principle that no qualified individual with a disability shall, based on disability, be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of the services, programs, or activities of the University, or be subjected to discrimination. For information about UMGC's Reasonable Workplace Accommodation Policy or to request an accommodation, applicants/candidates can contact Employee Accommodations via email at employee-accommodations@umgc.edu. 

Benefits Package Highlights:

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 15 paid holidays (16 during general election years). For part-time employees, time off rates will be prorated based on the number of hours worked.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to health care, medical with vision, dental, and prescription plans for both individuals and families, effective from the 1st of the month following your hire date.
• Insurance Options: Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance, and Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance. Part-time employees working less than 0.5 FTE are not eligible for LTD.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Available for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Retirement Plans: Choose between the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) or the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (MSRPS).
• Supplemental Retirement Plans: include 401(k), 403(b), 457(b), and various Roth options. The university does not provide matching funds.
• Tuition Remission: Immediate availability for Regular Exempt Staff. Spouses and dependent children are eligible for undergraduate tuition remission after two years of service. NOTE: For part-time employees (at least 50 percent of the time), tuition remission benefits are prorated.

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