Program Manager Senior IV

This is an at will ManagementService position which serves at the pleasure of the Superintendent of the Maryland State Police.

It is important that all experience be fully documented. Failureto ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause thecandidate to be rejected.

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Maryland State Police

Technology and Information Management Command

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville Maryland 21208

Duties include but arenot limited to:

• Plans directs and administers all aspects of agency projects that have a broad scope and major impact on agency mission and operations; acts as a liaison between business units technology and support teams.
• Establishes overall policies and procedures for the program(s) oversees their implementation evaluates their effectiveness and approves major revisions; works with management to identify areas of improvement and develops creative solutions.
• Oversees and manages the personnel and financial resources of the program(s);plans coordinates supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate managers; determines organizational structure and staffing needs of the program(s); prescribes and oversees development and training of program staff; prepares and trains staff on internal processes and systems.
• Oversight and monitoring of IT related contracts. Assists in the development of various procurement artifacts (RFPs Requisitions BPW Agenda Items etc.) participates in procurement reviews educates and advises internal teams regarding contractual issues identifies and helps to successfully resolve changes that may arise during contract performance; assists in negotiating contract/procurement modifications.
• Evaluates all software project requests to determine if the project benefits the agency or the state and provides recommendations. Reviews requirements and assists with documentation of same specifications test support and training plans to ensure they are in line with the business objectives on projects.
• Researches recommends and implements workflow efficiencies to continually improve quality and efficiency of operational business processes; develops procedure documentation in support of new process products or system enhancements; ensures that recommended solutions are both technically current and meets all compliance rules.
• Maintains knowledge of procurement procedures and laws. Represents the agency before federal state and local officials legislative committees senior managers and executives of other agencies concerning program activities.
• Analyzes proposed legislative changes and any correspondence having a direct effect on TIMC operations. Prepares appropriate briefings and endorsements in response to legislative proposals and related correspondence.
• Develops and maintains user documentation for IT software systems within the Department.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by Executive staff.

Education: Bachelors Degreefrom and accredited college or university.

Experience: Minimum offifteen (15) years of professional experience in total life cycleproject/program management. Minimum of ten (10) years of experience using PMIPMBOK standards. Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience at themanagerial and/or supervisory level.

Project Management Professional(PMP) certification required.

Itis important that you include clear and specific information on yourapplication regarding your qualifications.

1. Experience with software development project management
2. Experience with overseeing several large projects simultaneously
3. Experience working with State of Maryland procurement procedures
4. Experience working with the State of Marylands SDLC and its deliverables
5. Minimum of two (2) years of which must have been professional work related to developing and managing services and systems used by law enforcement and public safety personnel

Employees in thisclassification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motorvehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motorvehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

In accordance with Section2-204(b)(6) of the Public Safety Article candidates for positions in thisposition will be subject to an initial drug screening and a complete criminalbackground investigation to include a polygraph examination before permanentappointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection ofthe candidate.

Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications willbe considered for this classification. Therefore it is essential that youprovide complete and accurate information on your application. Successfulcandidates will be placed on the Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIEDBETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for atleast one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by thehiring manager to select employees. The list will be valid for one year.

The examination will consist of a rating of youreducation training and experience related to the requirements of the may be required to complete a qualifications supplement or the rating maybe based on your application. Report all experience and education that isrelated to this position.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

NOTE: Currently applicants are limited touploading one file. As a result it is strongly urged that those applyingupload ALL required and additional documents (undergraduate and graduatetranscripts resumes etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online youmay submit an application via mail. TheMaryland State Application Form can be found online. Completed applicationsrequired documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to:

Maryland State Police

Human Resources Division

1201 Reisterstown Road

Pikesville MD 21208

ATTN: Tiffany R. Hazel

For questions regardingthis recruitment contact

It is the policy of the MarylandState Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws prohibitingemployment discrimination and to provide equal employment opportunity to allemployees and applicants for employment without regard to age ancestry colorgender identity and expression genetic information marital status mental orphysical disability national origin race religious affiliation belief oropinion sex sexual orientation or any other protected status.

TTY Users: call viaMaryland Relay.

We thank our Veterans fortheir service to our country and encourage them to apply.

As an equal opportunityemployer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promotingemployees who are reflective of the States diversity.

Bilingual applicants areencouraged to apply.