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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # IT Project Management Specialist - **Company:** Baltimore County - **Location:** Towson, MD, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $91,115.0 - $146,555.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Data Sharing, Desktop Computing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Development Life Cycle, System Programming, Information Technology - **Published:** October 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us2b0840dbed6ca109cacc93755b94cd1c/eaa ## About the Role Graduation from an accredited college with a bachelor's degree in business or public administration, computer science, communications or a related field. Plus three years of experience as a project manager, business analyst, change management analyst, systems analyst or closely related experience in the analysis of information technology organizations and systems. Licenses and Certificates: Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred. Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of planning, developing, implementing, and maintaining computer information systems. Thorough knowledge of processes, methods and techniques utilized to analyze and evaluate business operations. Thorough knowledge of project management and program planning. Thorough knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office suite of tools including; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Project. Knowledge of programming concepts and the Systems Development Lifecycle (SDLC). Skill in analyzing and evaluating administrative processes for automation. Skill in designing and documenting automated processes. Skill in application and system programming. Skill in the operation of computers and peripheral equipment. Ability to analyze and evaluate the feasibility and suitability of information technology projects. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to coordinate the work of a team with the work of other units within the Office of Information Technology and County agencies. Ability to develop needs assessments and prepare administrative reports. PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: The work of this class is generally sedentary with occasional walking, standing, and other limited physical activities. Duties require travel to sites throughout Baltimore County and movement through project sites, buildings, and areas under construction. ## Description Performs administrative, project management, business process analysis and support for various information technology projects under the direction of the Manager, Project Management Office. Responsible for generating and compiling project schedules, status reports, project communication, and documentation for business processes and operational procedures. Performs other duties as assigned., * Coordinates and guides projects throughout their project lifecycle, including systems and processes design. Ensures that projects are completed in accordance with established scope, deadlines, budgets, and technical standards. Prepares appropriate project and supporting documentation throughout the project lifecycle. Manages the identification of risks and issues for proper resolution to ensure successful project implementations. * Builds relationships with project sponsors, stakeholders, technical staff, vendors, and end users. * Takes ownership for a variety of project initiatives and communications in parallel. * Works alongside project sponsors, stakeholders, and team members to gather business requirements, plan for change management, and participate in development and implementation of new solutions or enhancements to existing systems. * Drives the formulation of business and testing requirements. Conducts a dialog with internal customers in business terms and language. Represent and explain Department of Information Technology's (DoIT) position and manage scope creep as well as translate customer requirements back to the IT project team. * Generates and compiles documentation for business processes and operational procedures. Makes recommendations and requirements for improvements. Maps current "AS IS" business processes and facilitates workshops to research future "TO BE" processes. * Manages vendor implementations and ensures all milestones and deliverables are met in accordance to the Statement of Work and adherence to BCPS technical specifications and data sharing requirements. * Participates in continuous improvement activities by identifying and analyzing the effectiveness and efficiency of existing processes and develops strategies for improvements. * Produces status reports and communications on a regular basis. Performs other duties as assigned., * Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment. * Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. * Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position. * You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification. Pre-Employment Requirements: * All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. * Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US. * If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214. * Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university. * Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing. * All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting. * Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.