Project Director - Mid to Experienced Level (Maryland)
Project Directors supply timely, accurate, and relevant information to assist senior leadership, customers, and/or management in making decisions. They contribute to the management of a project in technical, development, business, and operational functional organizations.
Major duties
Project Director responsibilities may include: - Developing and overseeing project plans as well as day-to-day activities. - Leading blended teams of contractors and civilians. - Understanding of or experience in managing Agile software development projects. - Performing requirements management, resource management and quality assurance oversight. - Developing and tracking schedules. - Monitoring performance goals and mitigating risks. - Leading/mentoring junior staff. - Creating and sustaining a strong customer focus with key stakeholders. - Collaborating with and building relationships with others to accomplish goals. - Presenting project status and informational briefs to senior leadership.
Qualifications
The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position. Relevant experience must be in project management (for example, planning, resource management, scheduling, tracking/oversight) or a field directly related to the position. FULL PERFORMANCE Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or with a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience. Certification in a relevant field or a Journeyman Tradesman license may count for up to 2 years of experience. SENIOR Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or with a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience. Certification in a relevant field or a Journeyman Tradesman license may count for up to 2 years of experience. Master Tradesman license may count for up to 4 years of experience.
Education
Degree in any field is acceptable.