Project Manager

Turning Point Global Solutions•Baltimore, MD

15d•$130,000 - $135,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Turning Point Global Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the design, development, and deployment of a cloud-based state government system. Prior experience with similar systems in state government environments is critical to the success of this position. The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact between the client and the TurningPoint delivery team, owning all aspects of project governance, Agile execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication throughout the period of performance (POP). Location: Hybrid; Baltimore, Maryland

Requirements

5+ years of project management experience leading complex IT system implementations, in public sector or government contracting environments.
Demonstrated experience managing Agile teams including sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and release management.
Proven track record delivering cloud-hosted web applications or marketplace platforms on schedule and within budget.
Strong experience managing government contract deliverables including milestone-based payment structures, formal acceptance processes, and contract compliance.
Experience coordinating with state or federal agency stakeholders including managing formal review cycles and written acceptance processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce professional deliverables in MS Office formats meeting government quality standards.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification (active).
Agile certification: CSM, PSM, SAFe, or DASM.
Master's degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.
Prior experience on state government contracts or familiarity with state government DoIT SDLC and procurement processes.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project delivery using an Agile/PMBOK hybrid methodology, managing sprints, releases, and milestone deliverables across a multi-disciplinary team.
Serve as the primary liaison between the client and TurningPoint, managing stakeholder expectations, facilitating decision-making, and escalating issues proactively.
Own and maintain the Implementation Plan, including Solution Roadmap, Agile Implementation Plan, Interface Control Document, and Disaster Recovery Plan, with weekly updates per contract requirements.
Drive on-time delivery of all contract milestones including MVP go-live, UAT, security documentation, and O&M transition.
Manage a formal deliverable review and acceptance cycle with the Contract Monitor, including DPAF (Deliverable Product Acceptance Form) submissions for every contractual deliverable.
Maintain a project Risk Register; proactively identify and mitigate risks related to timeline, scope, security compliance, and stakeholder alignment.
Oversee monthly status reporting (Red/Yellow/Green dashboard) throughout the pre-production and go-live phases.
Coordinate background check compliance for all contractor personnel prior to onboarding.
Ensure team adherence to client DoIT SDLC, NIST security frameworks, WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements, and all applicable state IT policies.
Ensure conformance to CMMI Maturity Level 5 and TurningPoint's Digital Playbook.