Job Description

Job Description

Montgomery College has an immediate need for a full-time Director, Enterprise Project Management Office. The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. This is an exempt, non-bargaining, grade 39 position. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, diversity, and inclusiveness. This position is telework-eligible. This eligibility is subject to change based on the needs of the unit.

The Director is responsible for overseeing and optimizing project management processes across Montgomery College through the development and implementation of project management standards, and methodologies. The incumbent will serve as a key liaison between the project management office and the divisions and areas across the College. Contacts include faculty, staff, and administrators across the organization in driving and managing enterprise project management processes, strategies, and methodologies.

Essential Functions:

• Develops, implements, and leads project and portfolio management strategies that align with the overall strategic goals of the College and collaborates with senior leaders to translate organizational priorities into actionable plans.
• Develops, implements, and oversees resource management processes and strategies to optimize utilization and efficiency across multiple projects, allocating resources effectively (e.g., time, budget, staffing, technology) to ensure successful project execution.
• Designs, establishes, and maintains risk management protocols to minimize disruptions and enhance project success rates; assesses and identifies potential risks and challenges associated with projects and develops mitigation strategies.
• Ensures effective communication, stakeholder engagement, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Cultivates and leads a highly skilled, collaborative, and dynamic project management team by fostering a culture of excellence through innovation and best practices, accountability, learning, and professional growth.
• Drives a culture of excellence and continuous improvement within the project management framework by ensuring that project management processes and tools are effective and efficient.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent IT training and experience. 
• Seven (7) years of progressively responsible IT and project management experience that includes:  a) leading and managing large-scale, complex project portfolios throughout the full lifecycle, b) working with diverse, cross-functional interests, stakeholders, and teams, and c) developing and managing budgets and finances.
• The equivalent combination of education, training, certification, or experience that demonstrated the ability to perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.
• Strong knowledge and application of project management methodologies, defined approaches (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile), and planning/scheduling/tracking tools and applications. 
• Knowledge of change management methods and practices and the ability to lead, educate, and coach others through them.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills -- both verbal and written -- with technical and non-technical individuals and varied levels of management.
• Strong leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills including the ability to lead and establish positive relationships up, across, and down multiple leadership and organizational levels.
• Proficiency with various software programs, including but not limited to Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio), Microsoft Projects, or SmartSheet
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship

Application Process:

• Click Here to apply online
• Applications submitted by April 12, 2024, will receive full consideration. The position will remain open until filled.
• Submission of a cover letter is strongly preferred

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.
• Participation in a retirement plan. If you are retired from the Maryland State System, you may not enroll in either the pension, or optional retirement plan, per state law.

As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:

• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

• For international degrees, you must provide US degree equivalency verified by a nationally recognized credential evaluation service.

• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery Collage and may have earn​ings restrictions, per state law.

Our benefits package includes: generous paid vacation, sick, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu.  We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled

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