BACKGROUND INFO: The State of Maryland is replacing its Financial Management Information System (FMIS). FMIS is the official accounting system of record for the State of Maryland comprised of accounting, purchasing and inventory, and reporting applications. The State implemented this system in the mid-1990s. The platform incorporates two business functions, including procurement automation and financial accounting. The state brands the former as "ADPICS" and the latter as "RSTARS." Due to changing business and technical constraints the state encounters an increasing level of difficulty in providing the required functionality and service levels. The Project Coordinator will play a key role in facilitating the transition from legacy systems to modern, scalable IT solutions. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of IT knowledge, project coordination skills, and a keen understanding of legacy systems.
Anticipated start date: April 2024 Place of performance: Remote work assignment. May require travel to other offices as needed. Duties/Responsibilities: Project Planning and Scheduling: Assist in the development and maintenance of project plans, schedules, and milestones as well as coordinate meetings, set agendas, and ensure all stakeholders are aligned on project objectives and timelines. Team Coordination and Support : Act as a liaison between project managers, technical teams, and other departments and facilitate the flow of information between team members on the project. Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitate effective communication between all stakeholders, including other agency members, vendors and external partners. Organize and attend stakeholder meetings, providing updates and gathering feedback. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including progress reports and to project status reports to regular updates for senior management. Resource Management: Assist in resource allocation and scheduling, ensuring that resources are available and utilized efficiently. Monitor project budgets and help manage expenditures. Identify potential risks and issues related to the project, suggesting mitigation strategies. - Track and manage issues as they arise, keeping the project on track. Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business or other related discipline. Master's degree or project management certification is preferred. General Experience: At least five (5) years of experience in project management. Specialized Experience: At least five (5) years of experience supervising or overseeing IT-related projects. Experience with agile tools such as Jira or similar applications. Experience in work planning, monitoring, and reporting. Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrates capacity to engage effectively with stakeholders and all levels. Understanding of legacy systems and modern IT solutions. Preferred Experience: Experience in managing IT modernization projects. Familiarity with change management processes. Basic technical knowledge of programming languages and databases.
