WSSC Water

Project Manager - Enterprise Strategy, Risk & Performance

LocationLaurel, MD
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$93,240-$158,760

About This Job

The Project Manager – Enterprise Strategy, Risk & Performance plays a key role in supporting the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program by identifying 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 involves leading 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 DemandsBusiness 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

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