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Position Information

Functional TitleProject Manager - Enterprise Strategy, Risk & Performance

Recruitment Category TypeStandard

Functional CategoryPerformance and Accountability

GradeGS.15

FLSA StatusExempt

Requisition Number25-0236

Number of Vacancies2

Job LevelNon-Management

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NamePerformance & Accountability Office

Reports toDivision Manager, Performance and Accountability

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Position End Date (if temporary)

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Position LocationLaurel

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheProject Manager – Enterprise Strategy, Risk & Performanceplays a key role in supporting the Enterprise Risk Management ( ERM ) program byidentifying enterprise-level risks, implementing mitigation strategies, and ensuring alignment with the organization’s overall risk framework. A critical component of this role is ensuring robust risk management and audit processes to maintain compliance, mitigate potential problems, and strengthen operational effectiveness. The Project Manager will conduct independent reviews and assessments to identify risks, performance gaps and ensure adherence to regulatory standards.

Additionally, the role involvesleading and managing projects that enhance organizational performance, drive accountability, and improve service delivery. The Project Manager will coordinate cross-functional teams, ensure project alignment with strategic goals, and deliver measurable outcomes. S/he will develop project plans, track progress, perform data analysis, and facilitate stakeholder engagement to ensure successful execution.

Essential Functions

+ Support the Enterprise Risk Management ( ERM ) program by identifying and addressing enterprise-wide risks

+ Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of performance and accountability projects

+ Develop project plans, including scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation

+ Ensure projects align with organizational strategic goals and performance improvement initiatives

+ Monitor project performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and other evaluation metrics

+ Perform data analysis to assess trends, measure impact, and support decision-making

+ Facilitate collaboration across departments to drive project success

+ Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues

+ Conduct independent reviews to evaluate project effectiveness and adherence to standards

+ Communicate project status, challenges, and outcomes to leadership and stakeholders

+ Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, and best practices

+ Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making

+ Conduct post-project evaluations to measure success and identify areas for improvement

+ Integrate risk management practices into project planning and execution

+ Conduct audits, independent reviews, and assessments to identify gaps and ensure compliance with regulatory standards

+ Provide expertise in risk assessment, mitigation strategies, and auditing best practices

Other Functions

+ Provide support in the development, implementation, facilitation and review of WSSC Water’s strategic priorities

+ Assist with conducting special program evaluations and cost-benefit assessments of various organizational sections within WSSC Water functions at the direction of the Division Manager

+ Coordinate with staff from all WSSC Water departments to provide assets to key data and reporting systems, and facilitate the development of analytics, dashboards, and other data reporting tools

+ Represent Division Manager, Performance & Accountability at meetings, as requested

+ Assist in managing professional services contracts in support of the Performance & Accountability Office

+ Train Performance & Accountability Office analysts on data collection, analysis, process improvement, and/or project management

+ Perform related duties, as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

Business casual office environment

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

+ Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)

+ Experience with data analysis, performance measurement, and reporting

+ Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills

+ Ability to concurrently manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

+ Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex analysis to a non-technical audience

+ Ability to gather, compile and analyze research data in a variety of formats

+ Ability to respond to information requests quickly and on short notice

+ Ability to work effectively both independently and within a team environment

+ Ability to remain current on technical skills

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, set priorities and meet deadlines

+ Exhibit strong organizational skills and detail-orientation

+ Effective interpersonal skills

+ Strong statistical analysis skills

+ Ability to work in a collaborative setting

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree and 7+ years’ experience in project management, performance management, risk management, or audit-related field

OR

+ High school diploma (or equivalent) and 11+ years’ experience in project management, performance management, risk management, or audit-related field

Additional Requirements

Completion of the WSSC Water Financial Disclosure statement within 30 days of employment and annually thereafter.

Preferences

+ PMP certification or equivalent

+ Experience working in government, non-profit, or public sector environments

+ Master’s degree preferred

+ Background in risk management and audit processes

Salary$93,240 - $158,760

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date06/12/2025

Open Until FilledNo

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

+ Yes

+ No

+ Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application