IT Project Manager (Annapolis, MD)

Edwards Performance Solutions is known for being a great place to work! As a management consultancy, specializing in Project Management and Cybersecurity, we are committed to helping our customers achieve their strategic goals and secure objectives.

• Free training/professional development
• Paid volunteer time in your community
• Choices of medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Retirement 401K match, a financial confidence in your future
• Performance and recognition bonuses

Summary:

The Senior Project Manager will provide day-to-day management of a variety of technical and cybersecurity projects for the Office of Security Management (OSM), identifying risks and recommending and implementing approved mitigation strategies. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for managing and executing statewide Cybersecurity assessments and remediation programs and must have experience in the following:

• Leading all phases of diverse technology projects ensuring governance, compliance and risk management
• Managing project activities to ensure conformity to project scope, timelines, and budgets
• Cybersecurity NIST Framework

• Ensure alignment between Department of Information Technology and statewide Cybersecurity initiatives
• Develop and update project charters, scope statements, and project plans for statewide assessments and remediation roadmap areas
• Schedule meetings, regularly reporting and communicating with stakeholders on program status, schedule, risks, issues, trends, and scope
• Oversee and manage the NIST CSF assessment program, including development of policies, processes, and delivery timelines
• Oversee contractors and vendors, ensure alignment between contractor and staff timesheets, completed work, and deliverables as contractually defined 
• Develop, manage, and track budgets and resourcing plans
• Develop and implement communication strategies to improve transparency and promote awareness of program areas
• Integrate change management and change control practices into the program as required
• Identify, track, manage, and reduce the impact of risks and issues
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure high levels of quality deliverables and performance
• Meet legal, regulatory, and policy mandates

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university in Business Management, Cybersecurity, or Information Technology
• At least five (5) years of experience in managing IT related projects, 8 years of overall project management experience
• PMP certification
• Excellent communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience designing, developing, and implementing IT processes, as well as performing IT related assessments

Employees are the face of our company. We honor all perspectives, identities, and experiences and our core values guide us. We cultivate a supportive and welcoming atmosphere for everyone, connecting these principles to our corporate vision and core values. 

We cultivate an environment to empower and engage employees – promoting community involvement, workplace collaboration, and technical acumen. Hiring the right talent is critical to meet our customer needs in Performance Management, Organizational Resilience, Training & Development, and Cybersecurity.

Department: Government
This is a non-management position
This is a full time position
PMP Required: Yes
Security Clearance:
Wage Range: