Project Manager, IT Project Manager

Turning Point Global Solutions is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the design, development, and deployment of a cloud‑based system for the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE). Prior experience with similar systems in state government environments is critical to the success of this position.

Hybrid;
Baltimore, Maryland

• Lead end-to-end project delivery using an Agile/PMBOK hybrid methodology, managing sprints, releases, and milestone deliverables across a multi‑disciplinary team.
• Serve as the primary liaison between MSDE and Turning Point, managing stakeholder expectations, facilitating decision‑making, and escalating issues proactively.
• Own and maintain the Implementation Plan, including Solution Roadmap, Agile Implementation Plan, Interface Control Document, and Disaster Recovery Plan, with weekly updates per contract requirements.
• Drive on‑time delivery of all contract milestones including MVP go‑live, UAT, security documentation, and O&M transition.
• Manage a formal deliverable review and acceptance cycle with the MSDE Contract Monitor, including DPAF (Deliverable Product Acceptance Form) submissions for every contractual deliverable.
• Oversee monthly status reporting (Red/Yellow/Green dashboard) throughout the pre‑production and go‑live phases.
• Ensure conformance to CMMI Maturity Level 5 and Turning Point's Digital Playbook.

• 5+ years of project management experience leading complex IT system development/implementations, in government contracting environments.
• Demonstrated hands on experience managing Agile teams including sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and release management.
• Strong experience managing government contract deliverables including milestone‑based payment structures, formal acceptance processes, and contract compliance.
• Experience coordinating with state or federal agency stakeholders including managing formal review cycles and written acceptance processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce professional deliverables meeting government quality standards.

• PMP certification (active).
• Agile certification: CSM, PSM, SAFe, or DASM.
• Master's degree in Information Technology, Project Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Prior experience on Maryland state government contracts or familiarity with Maryland DoIT SDLC and procurement processes.
• Proven track record delivering cloud‑hosted web applications or marketplace platforms on schedule and within budget.

• Competitive salary with annual performance bonus, and annual merit increases.
• Comprehensive health benefits fully funded by the company for employees.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off plus holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• A collaborative and inclusive work culture.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $130,000 to $145,000. This salary is a general guideline only as compensation decisions are based on relevant experience and educational qualifications.