Business Analyst​/Project Manager

Scion Technology has been engaged to conduct a search for an experienced Project Manager / Business Analyst for our client, an employee-owned environmental consulting and engineering firm. This is a contract to hire position based out of Hunt Valley, Maryland. This role offers remote flexibility anywhere in the US.

The Project Manager / Business Analyst leads company-level technology development initiatives from requirements definition through implementation. The role manages multiple concurrent projects, provides hands‑on business and technical analysis, contributes to solution architecture and application design, and leads small cross‑functional teams of developers, data engineers, subject matter experts, and application stakeholders.

• Opportunity to lead innovative technology initiatives involving AI, automation, and application development.
• Work on a variety of impactful projects that drive business transformation and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and key business stakeholders.
• Take ownership of projects from initial concept through implementation.

• Manage multiple concurrent technology development projects, including AI agents, Python applications, data analysis and reporting solutions, third‑party tool evaluations, and other company‑level initiatives.
• Manage scope, schedules, priorities, resources, risks, deliverables, and stakeholder communications.
• Coordinate prototyping, stakeholder reviews, user acceptance testing, implementation, documentation, training, and adoption.
• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions, development approaches, and opportunities to standardize or reuse successful solutions.
• Lead business and technical analysis and solution design, translating business needs into well‑defined requirements and technical approaches.
• Engage stakeholders to understand workflows, pain points, requirements, and improvement opportunities.
• Develop and prioritize functional and technical requirements, workflows, and acceptance criteria.
• Design solution architecture and user experiences, including system components, integrations, data flows, interfaces, and wireframes.
• Provide technical direction throughout development, resolving requirements and design questions and ensuring alignment with business needs and organizational standards.
• Lead small cross‑functional project teams of developers, data engineers, subject matter experts, and application stakeholders.
• Assign and coordinate work, review deliverables, and support team development.
• Collaborate with IT, data, security, and business teams to ensure effective solution delivery.

• Bachelor's degree in technology, engineering, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of experience managing technology development, application development, digital transformation, or similar projects, including multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedules, priorities, resources, risks, deliverables, testing, and implementation.
• Strong business analysis skills, including stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering, workflow analysis, process improvement, and development of functional and technical requirements.
• Experience with solution architecture and application design, including system components, integrations, data flows, APIs, databases, and user interfaces.
• Familiarity with AI and automation technologies, Python-based applications, data analysis and reporting solutions, and third‑party technology evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to lead small cross‑functional technical teams, coordinate work, review deliverables, and collaborate effectively across technical and business functions.
• Strong written…