Custom Software Systems, Custom Software Systems, Inc. (CSS) is seeking a highly qualified
Senior Project Manager to lead and oversee all Public Safety technology projects, including those supporting Police, Fire, 911, and Corrections. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing project scope, timelines, budgets, and stakeholder communications to ensure alignment with County and Office of Information Technology (OIT) objectives.This position requires a proven leader with extensive experience managing complex IT and business process implementation projects within the Public Safety domain, as well as a demonstrated ability to deliver results on time and within budget.
The ideal candidate will hold an active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and possess exceptional organizational, communication, and leadership skills.Responsibilities
- Manage assigned Public Safety (e.g. Police, Fire, 911, Corrections) technology projects, ensuring alignment with County and OIT objectives.
- Perform day-to-day project management activities, including tracking progress, identifying issues and risks, and recommending effective mitigation strategies.
- Ensure all project work remains within scope, meets requirements, and is delivered on time and within budget.
- Identify and manage project critical paths, milestones, testing phases, and acceptance criteria.
- Recommend and implement solutions to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance performance levels.
- Monitor and resolve project issues, maintaining accurate and timely status reports for
- Prepare and deliver clear, professional communications, including written documentation, reports, and presentations.
- Develop agendas, prepare meeting handouts, and facilitate productive project meetings.
Clearance
Citizenship· US CitizenshipRequired Qualifications
- Minimum of seven (7) years of successful project management experience leading large, high profile, and sensitive initiatives.
- At least five (5) years of experience in managing IT related projects and must demonstrate a leadership role in at least three successful projects that were delivered on time and on budget.
- Demonstrated experience managing business process implementations, as well as software and/or hardware implementation and upgrade projects, using Waterfall and/or Agile methodologies.
- Strong experience creating and managing project documentation consistent with PMI standards.
- Proven ability to create and manage project deliverables across the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word.
- Experience developing and delivering executive-level presentations and communications.
- Exceptional organization, coordination, and time management skills.
- Ability to work on-site, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or other related discipline. Master’s degree is preferred.
Certificates
- Project, Program, Portfolio, or Agile management certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Compensation & Benefits[1][2]
- Wage Range: $120,000 – 150,000
- General Benefits: Custom Software Systems, Inc. offers our employees a competitive benefits package that may include:
- Health insurance plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dental
- Vision
- Long-term disability
- Short-term disability
- Basic term life insurance
- Supplemental term life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents
- Simple IRA
- Parking/Commuting expense reimbursement
- Training/Education
[1] Compensation range must be coordinated with and approved by the CSS Chief Operating Officer (COO).[2] Compensation & Benefits information is required for all Maryland Employers effective October 1, 2024.
