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Salary : $107,356.00 - $176,156.00 Annually
Location : 27 Courthouse Sq Rockville MD 20850 USA
Job Type: Permanent
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 2026-00326
Department: Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions
Division: TBS 34 CIO Project Management Staff
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 7/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Exempt
About the Position
Please note: The salary range above represents this position's earning potential. The anticipated hiring range for this position will be $107,356.00 to $176,156.00, based on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
WHO WE ARE
The Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) within the Department of Technology & Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS) drives the delivery of strategic technology initiatives by applying defined project management methodologies, standardized governance, and continuous improvement aligned with organizational goals. The EPMO establishes enterprise-wide project management standards, provides governance oversight, manages project intake and prioritization, and supports the delivery of technology initiatives across County departments and agencies. This team plays a critical role in enabling successful enterprise technology modernization while strengthening project execution discipline and stakeholder accountability across the organization.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Department of Technology & Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS) is recruiting for an Information Technology Project Manager (), Grade N31, to support the Enterprise Project Management Office in delivering projects and workstreams, establishing governance, and enabling the successful execution of enterprise technology initiatives. This role will plan and execute technology projects and workstreams, serving as an operational and governance resource to the Chief Enterprise Project Officer and project managers across the portfolio, with a focus on governance framework administration, Smartsheet administration, template development, stakeholder training, and executive reporting.
What You'll Be Doing
This role is critical to delivering enterprise technology initiatives, strengthening EPMO capability, and enabling project managers and leadership to effectively plan, execute, and govern technology projects and workstreams across the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Project & Workstream Delivery

• Plan and execute assigned technology projects and workstreams through all phases of the project lifecycle
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and deliverable tracking in Smartsheet and other tools
• Manage project scope, monitor progress against milestones, and track changes to scope, timelines, and deliverables
• Coordinate project activities, dependencies, and stakeholder communication
• Prepare and deliver status reports to stakeholders and leadership
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks and issues; implement mitigation strategies
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and acceptance criteria
• Participate in project reviews and governance processes

EPMO Governance & Process Administration

• Assist the Chief Enterprise Project Officer with administering project governance frameworks, stage gate processes, and governance audit procedures per established EPMO standards
• Configure and maintain Smartsheet workspaces, dashboards, sheets, and workflows to support EPMO governance processes, project tracking, and reporting
• Support project intake administration by helping manage intake workflows and evaluation processes
• Assist with setting up project governance for new projects
• Conduct governance audits to assess compliance with EPMO standards and document findings

Project Management Templates & Tool Development

• Build and maintain standardized project management templates and tools in Smartsheet across the EPMO portfolio (e.g., project charters, status report formats, risk and issue logs, RAID logs, deliverable trackers, stakeholder engagement plans)
• Update and refresh EPMO templates and tools to reflect process changes and lessons learned
• Build reusable Smartsheet templates and workflows to enable consistent project setup and reporting across projects
• Provide guidance and coaching to project managers on the use of EPMO templates, tools, reporting standards, and best practices

Executive Reporting & Administrative Support

• Assist with compiling executive-level status reports, steering committee materials, and portfolio-level dashboards
• Manage EPMO administrative functions, including project documentation, file organization, and records management
• Support preparation of governance decision packages, escalation summaries, and executive briefing materials
• Maintain project management documentation and Smartsheet records that reflect scope, schedule, budget, and deliverable changes

Stage Gate & Governance Scheduling

• Schedule and coordinate stage gate reviews and governance meetings per EPMO process
• Prepare stage gate agendas, go/no-go evaluation materials, and decision documentation
• Track and communicate governance milestones and review schedules across the project portfolio

Stakeholder Training

• Develop and deliver training to project stakeholders on Smartsheet functionality
• Create training materials, quick reference guides, and how-to documentation for EPMO tools and processes
• Provide ongoing support and coaching to users on Smartsheet configuration, reporting, and governance workflows

AI Tools & Digital Capability Support

• Support implementation of AI tools in Smartsheet and other EPMO systems
• Assist with AI-supported workflows for project management, reporting, and process support

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

• Identify opportunities to improve project execution, EPMO processes, and Smartsheet configurations
• Monitor project management effectiveness and recommend refinements to templates and tools
• Contribute to lessons learned documentation and post-project reviews
• Support governance assessments to identify process improvements

A criminal background (and credit history) check will be conducted on the selected candidate prior to appointment and will be a significant factor in the hiring decision.
Minimum Qualifications
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, business, communications, or a related field from an accredited college or university
EXPERIENCE:

• Six (6) years of professional, hands-on experience as a project or program manager
• Current CAPM (Certified Associate Project Manager) certification or an equivalent project management credential
• Demonstrated experience with Smartsheet administration and workspace configuration
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches
• Experience supporting or delivering technology projects or workstreams within government or public-sector environments
• Proficiency with cloud-based project management and communication tools
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and IT project delivery
• Experience with data analysis and reporting in a project management environment
• Familiarity with AI tools and their application to project management and business processes
• Experience developing communication plans and engagement strategies for project stakeholders and end users
• Experience delivering training and building stakeholder capability on tools and processes
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Experience managing remote and hybrid team environments

EQUIVALENCY: An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. For applicants possessing very hard-to-find skills that are a critical need to the department/agency, training and certification may be accepted in lieu of full degree requirements. Licenses, Registrations, Certifications, or Special Requirements: Certification in an industry-standard project management methodology is recommended.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Individuals appointed or promoted to non-bargaining unit positions in this class will be required to serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months if appointed and six (6) months if promoted, during which time performance will be carefully evaluated. Continuation in this class will be contingent upon successful completion of the probationary period.
MEDICAL PROTOCOL: This position requires completion of a pre-employment Medical History Form to assess your ability to safely perform the essential duties of the role.
Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences
All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated "Qualified," placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview. Preference for interviews will be given to applicants with experience in the following:

• Experience with the Microsoft 365 suite, including Teams, SharePoint, and Copilot
• Experience working in a county government or public-sector IT environment
• Exposure to enterprise technology initiatives such as ERP implementations, modernization efforts, or cloud migration projects

Key Competencies
• Project management and execution planning
• Project schedule and budget management
• Governance administration and process support
• Proficiency with Smartsheet and other cloud-based tools
• Process documentation and template development
• Stakeholder communication and engagement
• Training development and delivery
• Data organization and reporting
• Attention to detail and quality assurance
• Problem-solving and root cause analysis
• Collaboration and effective teamwork
• Time management and organizational skills
• Adaptability and learning agility
• AI literacy and applied use of AI in business processes
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.
Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at Hiring@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.
MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.
All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.
This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.
If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.
Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.
Leave Benefits
Our generous leave package starts with non-MLS permanent and term employees earning 15 days of sick leave and 15 days of annual leave in their first year, as well as up to three additional personal days each calendar year. Positions in MLS earn 35 days of paid time off each year. In addition, we offer all employees 10 paid holidays. Our leave policies adhere to the Family Medical Leave Act of 1993, and we provide six weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
Retirement Benefits
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