Program Manager

Tallahassee, FL, Florida

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Job Type: Contractual
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Recruiter Name: Loila Mongas

Job Description

 

  • Job Title: Project Manager
    Location: Tallahassee, Florida (onsite)
    Duration: 1 yr
    Rate: W2 + CHP
    Start Date: May, 2024

    Required Docs:
    1. Resume
    2. Skills Matrix (Attached)
    3. Resume Certification form, specific to the RFQ (attached) No Digital Signatures!
    4. References (attached)

    General Experience: Typically has seven (7) to 10 years of IT experience, including four (4) or more years managing projects and experience with projects in multiple technologies and business functions.

    Scope of Work/Job Characteristics
    The Project Managers will serve as the principal line of communication for the project team. The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:
    • Develop and manage resource-loaded and leveled project plans;
    • Maintain project metrics in accordance with established standards;
    • Maintain performance metrics in accordance with Department standards;
    • Serve as a liaison with users;
    • Provide hands-on leadership for complex projects;
    • Provide project progress reports to internal and external stakeholders, as well as executive leadership;
    • Manage project spend plans;
    • Manage resources for associated projects;
    • Maintain all project artifacts in accordance with Program Management Office (PMO) standards and other documentation as necessary to ensure compliance with Chapter 60GG-1, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.);
    • Lead or assist in business requirement gathering sessions for Joint Application Development (JADs);
    • Work closely with customers, stakeholders, and IT software developers to document business requirements;
    • Develop As-Is, To-Be, and other required business analysis documentation;
    • Lead and develop the implementation of business process improvement recommendations;
    • Follow a standard set of practices that ensure the integrity and quality of project artifacts;
    • Manage expectations of diverse stakeholders and provide regular briefings to executives; and
    • Work independently as part of a larger cross-functional team.

    Required Education and Qualifications:

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  •  A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related fields. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable;
    • A Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification;
    • Five (5) or more years managing successful, large-scale projects that include multiple diverse teams;
    • Five (5) or more years utilizing project software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira, etc. to track and maintain projects;
    • Five (5) or more years developing and maintaining detailed project plans and schedules based on work breakdown structures;
    • Five (5) or more years of experience in PMO methodologies and documentation;
    • Five (5) or more years of experience in meeting facilitation and documentation;
    • Five (5) or more years creating and presenting internal and external status reports;
    • Five (5) or more years of experience in risk and issue management;
    • Experience with completing project deliverables within the scope, schedule, costs, and quality constraints;
    • Ability to coordinate numerous project teams and meet overall objectives;
    • Ability to provide effective communication and collaborative skills; and
    • Experience providing excellent leadership and negotiation skills.
  • NOTE: In addition to the above list, all selected Candidates must successfully complete a Level II Background Check.

    Preferred Qualifications:

  • • Certification in Agile or Scrum-based Project Management;
    • Certification in IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service Management Foundations;
    • Experience managing projects with a large, distributed user base;
    • Experience managing both waterfall and agile projects (preference in waterfall);
    • Experience with state government projects;
    • Experience managing and reporting projects in compliance with Rule 60GG-1, F.A.C.;
    • Experience working with technical programming teams;
    • Ability to demonstrate a take-charge, can-do attitude with the initiative to solve complex problems;
    • Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders;
    • Skills in negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and team building;
    • Knowledge of IT standards in a criminal justice environment;
    • Experience managing vendor projects;
    • Knowledge in other IT areas such as programming, data analytics, etc.;
    • A team player attitude with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic; and
    • Ability to meet or exceed deadlines, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and organize and prioritize activities.

 

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