Job Description

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.

The Project Manager will serve as the primary point of contact between the client and the TurningPoint delivery team, owning all aspects of project governance, Agile execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication throughout the period of performance (POP).

Location Hybrid; Baltimore, Maryland

Key Impacts Include

• 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 TurningPoint, 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.
• Maintain a project Risk Register; proactively identify and mitigate risks related to timeline, scope, security compliance, and stakeholder alignment.
• Oversee monthly status reporting (Red/Yellow/Green dashboard) throughout the pre-production and go-live phases.
• Coordinate background check compliance for all contractor personnel prior to onboarding.
• Ensure team adherence to Maryland DoIT SDLC, NIST security frameworks, WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility requirements, and all applicable state IT policies.
• Ensure conformance to CMMI Maturity Level 5 and TurningPoint's Digital Playbook.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience leading complex IT system implementations, in public sector or government contracting environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing Agile teams including sprint planning, backlog grooming, retrospectives, and release management.
• Proven track record delivering cloud-hosted web applications or marketplace platforms on schedule and within budget.
• 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 in MS Office formats meeting government quality standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

What’s In It For You?

We understand that our team members are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer:

• 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 $135,000. This salary is a general guideline only as compensation decisions are based on relevant experience and educational qualifications.

Ready to make your next career move? Apply today to join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We look forward to welcoming you to TurningPoint!

About Turning Point Global Solutions LLC

Turning Point Global Solutions is a growing information technology services company that caters to federal, state and local government organizations, and commercial clients.

At Turning Point Global Solutions, our heritage of innovation and strong software engineering and services capabilities enables us to provide a full suite of mission-critical solutions in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The high level of customer satisfaction with our solutions is exemplified by our consistently winning incumbent contracts (recompetes) and long-term customer relationships.

We take pride in our reputation of predictability, dependability and corporate decision-making that delivers meaningful results and preserves the longevity of our client partnerships.

Founded in 2002, we are privately funded and debt free. TurningPoint Software Engineering process is independently appraised at CMMI Maturity Level 5 for development and CMMI Maturity Level 3 for services.

TurningPoint provides excellent career opportunities for talented professionals and offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.