Senior Project Manager, ePMO

University of Maryland Global Campus • Adelphi, MD

1d • $145,000 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager in the Enterprise Program Management Office (ePMO). The Senior Project Manager collaborate with senior leadership to ensure projects related to UMGC Strategic Plan are properly scoped, meet key milestones, 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification

Responsibilities

• Partners with executives from initial project conception and strategic planning sessions through successful execution and continuous improvement
• Takes responsibility to track, report, and communicate 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.

Benefits

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 22 days of paid vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 3 personal days, and 16 paid holidays (17 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior