SYSCOM, Inc. provides specialized information technology resources that possess the requisite skills and capabilities to deliver enterprise level solutions that help our client’s achieve their objectives. At SYSCOM, we have a proven process that brings the best and brightest resources into our organization. Our teammates have excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as coordination and organization skills. The objective of our approach is to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.

SYSCOM is seeking a seasoned IT Senior Project Manager to support the management, coordination, and communication of all Public Safety projects for our client, in an exciting hybrid work environment. This role will also provide day-to-day oversight of Public Safety initiatives for our client, including all related project work. The ideal candidate will have proven experience managing projects in the Public Safety domain and hold an active PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Job duties and responsibilities of the Senior Project Manager will include but are not limited to the following:

Manage assigned Public Safety (e.g. Police, Fire, 911, Corrections) technology projects, ensuring alignment with client’s 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 stakeholders.
Prepare and deliver clear, professional communications, including written documentation, reports, and presentations.
Develop agendas, prepare meeting handouts, and facilitate productive project meetings.

Minimum Qualifications – must meet ALL:

Minimum of seven (7) years of successful project management experience leading large, high-profile, and sensitive initiatives.
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).
Certification Requirement: Candidate must currently hold a Project, Program, Portfolio, or Agile management certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI), proof of certification is required for consideration.
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).
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Excel, and Word.
Experience developing and delivering executive-level presentations and communications.
Exceptional organization, coordination, and time management skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work on-site, Monday–Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm in Towson, Maryland 21204.
Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive Police Department background check.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience managing projects using MS Project Server and SharePoint
Previous experience working in a government entity such as Federal, State or Local.
Experience with development, management, communication and support of public safety systems

Work Location: This position follows a hybrid work schedule established in coordination with the hiring manager after hire. The Project Manager may work remotely up to 2 days per week, however, fully remote or out-of-state employment is not allowed.

Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, SYSCOM, Inc. is a US-based company whose mission is to create and deliver the right technology solutions, by teaming with our customers to understand their business needs and empower them to achieve their goals. Since 1982, SYSCOM, Inc. has been providing enterprise-wide solutions for a variety of private and public sector clients.

SYSCOM, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.