Project Manager – Judicial Business Process Mapping Engagement (PM I) 2026P-0230
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Ascension is seeking a high-performing Project Manager with deep experience in complex, multi-stakeholder research and business process mapping engagements, ideally within judicial, legal, or public-sector environments.
This individual will serve as the primary point of contact to the AOC Project Manager and will be responsible for leading, coordinating, and delivering the full lifecycle of a statewide data-related business process mapping initiative across all 24 Maryland Circuit Courts.
This role is mission-critical. The Project Manager ensures that all stakeholder engagements, data collection activities, and deliverables are executed with precision, timeliness, and alignment to AOC expectations. The success of this role directly impacts the Judiciary’s ability to improve data governance, data quality, and statewide reporting consistency.
Position Summary
The Project Manager will lead a multi-phase consulting engagement focused on documenting, analyzing, and mapping data-related business processes across Maryland’s judicial system.
The ideal candidate is a structured, detail-oriented leader who can manage competing priorities, coordinate large-scale stakeholder engagement efforts, and ensure high-quality deliverables under a defined timeline.
This individual must demonstrate:
- Strong project planning, scheduling, and execution discipline
- Ability to manage multi-site and multi-stakeholder engagements (courts, judges, clerks, administrators)
- Experience overseeing interviews, focus groups, and surveys at scale
- Comfort operating in ambiguous environments with evolving requirements
- Ability to translate qualitative findings into structured deliverables (process maps, inventories, reports)
The Project Manager will leverage tools such as Microsoft 365, project scheduling tools, stakeholder tracking logs, and structured data collection frameworks to ensure efficient execution.
Day-to-Day Activities (Representative)
- Serve as primary liaison to the AOC Project Manager, ensuring clear communication and alignment
- Develop and maintain project workplan, schedule, milestones, and deliverable tracking
- Coordinate and oversee 72+ stakeholder interviews, focus groups, and survey execution
- Lead kickoff meetings, bi-weekly status meetings, and stakeholder check-ins
- Manage stakeholder engagement logistics across 24 Circuit Courts
- Track and manage project risks, issues, and performance metrics
- Oversee development and submission of key deliverables:
- Project Work Plan
- Data Collection Plan
- Business Practice Inventory
- Ensure timely incorporation of AOC feedback and revisions (minimum two cycles required)
- Coordinate internal team activities (Research Consultants, Analysts)
- Monitor quality and consistency of data collection and documentation efforts
- Support development of:
- Process maps and swimlane diagrams
- Data flow documentation
- Presentation-ready findings
- Prepare briefings, reports, and executive-level summaries
- Ensure compliance with RFP requirements, timelines, and deliverable expectations
How to Apply
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| Job Category | Business and Management, Project Management |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS | Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Public Administration, Data Analytics, or related field | PMP (Project Management Professional) certification | Excellent written and verbal communication skills |
| REQUIRED SKILLS | ≥5 years of project management experience supporting complex engagements |
| TECHNICAL SKILLS | Demonstrated experience managing multi-site or statewide initiatives | Experience coordinating large-scale stakeholder engagement efforts | Proven ability to manage: Project schedules and milestones, Deliverables and reporting cycles, Cross-functional teams | Strong experience with: Meeting facilitation, Stakeholder coordination, Risk and issue management | Proficiency with: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project tracking tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, or equivalent) |
| DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS | Experience supporting: Judicial systems or court environments, Case management systems or legal workflows | Experience with: Business process mapping, Data governance or data quality initiatives, Qualitative and quantitative research methodologies | Familiarity with: Stakeholder engagement strategies in public-sector environments, Process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart) | Experience managing: Interviews, focus groups, and survey-based research | Prior experience supporting state government or judiciary clients |
| SUITABILITY/SECURITY REQUIREMENTS | Ability to pass CJIS background check (State and Federal) | Ability to obtain and maintain AOC system access and security clearance approvals | Compliance with all Maryland Judiciary information security policies and procedures |