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Maryland's senior project management market spans federal contracting in Bethesda and Rockville, healthcare systems like Johns Hopkins and University of Maryland Medical System, and defense contractors concentrated along the I-270 corridor. Employers including Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, and Northrop Grumman regularly hire senior project managers and have established records of H-1B visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates.
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The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is seeking a Sr. Director, Project Management to lead, plan, and manage strategic priorities and initiatives for the School of Medicine (SOM) Education Compliance Office. This role reports to the Executive Director, SOM Education Compliance in the Office of Vice Dean for Education. The Sr. Director oversees a portfolio of key projects and initiatives that strengthen the compliance framework and ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and ethical standards, specifically as they relate to nondiscrimination obligations in educational programs and institutional resource groups. The educational programs and resource groups covered by the Compliance Office include admissions for medical and graduate school, residency and clinical fellowship programs, postdoctoral research fellows, summer internships, student rotations, visiting electives, pathways programs, faculty, staff, and learner resource groups.
The Sr. Director will help develop systems and structures for organizational transformation, which includes strategic planning, execution, performance measurement and optimization and risk management of implementation. The Sr. Director will lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new programs and processes across the organization, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. This role requires end-to-end ownership of complex initiatives, from framing the problem and building the plan, to driving execution alongside cross-functional teams and senior leaders across the university, SOM, the Johns Hopkins Health System and external partners to solve complex business problems as well as plan and oversee execution of growth, innovation initiatives and large-scale strategic projects. The role serves as a trusted advisor for senior leadership in the dean’s office and will help with change management, organizational readiness, organizational performance and strategy execution. This position will have project team direct reporting responsibilities.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Initiatives & Project Management Leadership
- Partner with Executive Director to develop and enhance systems for oversight of the educational compliance framework.
- Being the accountable transformation lead for the execution of strategic priorities, ensuring clear objectives, value proposition, governance, and measurable outcomes.
- Take a holistic view when addressing opportunities and ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives.
- Translate executive direction into actionable project plans with clear goals, milestones, and ownership.
- Lead high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives aligned to priorities across mission and business areas.
- Build and manage matrix teams, including internal and external experts, to support program/project delivery.
- Work with stakeholders to define the scope of the engagement of external consultants when needed and select the best supplier and ensure active management to deliver best return on investment.
- Proactively identify and manage risks associated with program delivery.
- Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure the successful execution of programs to achieve desired outcomes.
- Conduct structured analysis and research to support business case development and recommendations for organization-wide problem solving.
- Develop clear, concise presentations and briefing documents for senior leadership.
- Facilitate decision-making and alignment across business units by managing input from multiple stakeholders.
- Build relationships across clinical, academic, research, operational, and corporate teams to move work forward.
- Navigate ambiguity by asking the right questions, breaking down complex problems, and identifying next steps.
- Maintain a high standard of accuracy, clarity, and follow-through on deliverables.
- Independently lead and manage complex compliance projects from concept to implementation.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans for compliance initiatives.
- Coordinate timelines and deliverables across legal, compliance, and operational leads.
- Track progress and ensure accountability for key milestones.
- Take complex compliance issues and help operationalize, refine, and implement solutions.
- Design and implement systems and processes to support compliance workflows.
- Identify and mitigate risks to project timelines and deliverables.
- Prepare status reports and dashboards for leadership.
- Facilitate cross functional meetings and ensure follow up on action items.
- Support process mapping and documentation for compliance workflows.
- Supervise project management staff, including direct oversight of defined project teams.
- Ensure compliance with fiscal policies and budget management as it relates to projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Ten years of related experience.
- Knowledge and experience related to project management and implementation of medium and large-scale strategic projects.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
- Experience in project management in an academic medical center or higher education.
Technical qualifications and specialized certifications
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Access for analysis and presentation purposes.
COMPENSATION
- Starting Salary Range: $116,600 - $204,000 Annually ($165,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
- Employee group: Full Time
- Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8.30am-5.00pm
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
- Department name: SOM Admin Education Vice Dean for Educ
- Personnel area: School of Medicine
This salary range does not include all components of the School of Medicine's compensation program. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary slightly from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
INTRODUCTION
The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is seeking a Sr. Director, Project Management to lead, plan, and manage strategic priorities and initiatives for the School of Medicine (SOM) Education Compliance Office. This role reports to the Executive Director, SOM Education Compliance in the Office of Vice Dean for Education. The Sr. Director oversees a portfolio of key projects and initiatives that strengthen the compliance framework and ensure adherence to relevant laws, regulations, policies and procedures, and ethical standards, specifically as they relate to nondiscrimination obligations in educational programs and institutional resource groups. The educational programs and resource groups covered by the Compliance Office include admissions for medical and graduate school, residency and clinical fellowship programs, postdoctoral research fellows, summer internships, student rotations, visiting electives, pathways programs, faculty, staff, and learner resource groups.
The Sr. Director will help develop systems and structures for organizational transformation, which includes strategic planning, execution, performance measurement and optimization and risk management of implementation. The Sr. Director will lead change management efforts to ensure successful adoption of new programs and processes across the organization, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. This role requires end-to-end ownership of complex initiatives, from framing the problem and building the plan, to driving execution alongside cross-functional teams and senior leaders across the university, SOM, the Johns Hopkins Health System and external partners to solve complex business problems as well as plan and oversee execution of growth, innovation initiatives and large-scale strategic projects. The role serves as a trusted advisor for senior leadership in the dean’s office and will help with change management, organizational readiness, organizational performance and strategy execution. This position will have project team direct reporting responsibilities.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Strategic Initiatives & Project Management Leadership
- Partner with Executive Director to develop and enhance systems for oversight of the educational compliance framework.
- Being the accountable transformation lead for the execution of strategic priorities, ensuring clear objectives, value proposition, governance, and measurable outcomes.
- Take a holistic view when addressing opportunities and ensuring alignment with broader organizational objectives.
- Translate executive direction into actionable project plans with clear goals, milestones, and ownership.
- Lead high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives aligned to priorities across mission and business areas.
- Build and manage matrix teams, including internal and external experts, to support program/project delivery.
- Work with stakeholders to define the scope of the engagement of external consultants when needed and select the best supplier and ensure active management to deliver best return on investment.
- Proactively identify and manage risks associated with program delivery.
- Develop and implement strategies to mitigate risks and ensure the successful execution of programs to achieve desired outcomes.
- Conduct structured analysis and research to support business case development and recommendations for organization-wide problem solving.
- Develop clear, concise presentations and briefing documents for senior leadership.
- Facilitate decision-making and alignment across business units by managing input from multiple stakeholders.
- Build relationships across clinical, academic, research, operational, and corporate teams to move work forward.
- Navigate ambiguity by asking the right questions, breaking down complex problems, and identifying next steps.
- Maintain a high standard of accuracy, clarity, and follow-through on deliverables.
- Independently lead and manage complex compliance projects from concept to implementation.
- Develop and manage detailed project plans for compliance initiatives.
- Coordinate timelines and deliverables across legal, compliance, and operational leads.
- Track progress and ensure accountability for key milestones.
- Take complex compliance issues and help operationalize, refine, and implement solutions.
- Design and implement systems and processes to support compliance workflows.
- Identify and mitigate risks to project timelines and deliverables.
- Prepare status reports and dashboards for leadership.
- Facilitate cross functional meetings and ensure follow up on action items.
- Support process mapping and documentation for compliance workflows.
- Supervise project management staff, including direct oversight of defined project teams.
- Ensure compliance with fiscal policies and budget management as it relates to projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree.
- Ten years of related experience.
- Knowledge and experience related to project management and implementation of medium and large-scale strategic projects.
- Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree Healthcare Administration, Business, or related field.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
- Experience in project management in an academic medical center or higher education.
Technical qualifications and specialized certifications
- Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Access for analysis and presentation purposes.
COMPENSATION
- Starting Salary Range: $116,600 - $204,000 Annually ($165,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
- Employee group: Full Time
- Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8.30am-5.00pm
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus
- Department name: SOM Admin Education Vice Dean for Educ
- Personnel area: School of Medicine
This salary range does not include all components of the School of Medicine's compensation program. This position may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary slightly from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.
Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.
Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.
Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit: https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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Which companies sponsor visas for senior project managers in Maryland?
Maryland's largest visa sponsors for senior project management roles include Booz Allen Hamilton, Leidos, Northrop Grumman, and Lockheed Martin, primarily based in the Bethesda, Rockville, and Hanover corridors. Large healthcare systems such as Johns Hopkins Health System and University of Maryland Medical System also sponsor senior project managers, particularly for technology transformation and clinical operations programs.
Which visa types are most common for senior project management roles in Maryland?
The H-1B is the most common visa for senior project managers in Maryland, as the role typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant field such as business administration, engineering, or information systems. Some candidates already holding L-1A intracompany transferee status transition into senior PM roles within multinational firms. TN visas cover Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying management categories.
Which cities in Maryland have the most senior project management sponsorship jobs?
Bethesda and Rockville account for the largest concentration of sponsored senior project management positions, driven by federal agencies and government contractors headquartered along the I-270 technology corridor. Baltimore is a secondary hub, with demand coming from healthcare, financial services, and port logistics. Hanover and Columbia also host significant employer campuses for contractors supporting NSA and other federal clients.
How to find senior project management visa sponsorship jobs in Maryland?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically to roles where employers have a documented history of visa sponsorship, making it straightforward to identify senior project management openings in Maryland without sifting through positions that exclude international candidates. You can filter by state and role level to surface opportunities across Maryland's federal contracting, healthcare, and technology sectors, then apply directly through the platform.
Are there state-specific considerations for senior project managers pursuing sponsorship in Maryland?
Maryland's proximity to federal agencies means many senior project management roles require or prefer candidates eligible for security clearances, which can complicate sponsorship for those on temporary work visas. Clearance eligibility is a separate determination from work authorization, and most clearance-required positions are effectively inaccessible to H-1B holders early in the process. Focusing on private-sector healthcare and commercial technology employers in Maryland improves sponsorship prospects.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored senior project management jobs in Maryland?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.