What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager position at The University of Maryland Global Campus?
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 :
SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE
All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as tuition remission, generous leave and healthcare. For detailed benefits information, please visit : https : / / careers.umgc.edu / benefits.html .
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 :
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