Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Project Manager, Advanced for our client located in Tallahassee, FL.
This position is onsite in Tallahassee, FL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1.
Job Overview:
- Our client is looking for a Project Manager that can work independently, has good communication and organization skills.
- The Project Manager must be able to follow State, Department, OIT and Application Services processes and procedures.
- This candidate must be a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI), have kept current with project management skills to include Agile, Have certification in one of the agile disciplines (Scrum, etc.), have a working understanding of Oversight Project Management responsibilities, possess strong business analysis skills, as well as a general understanding of IT State procurement methods and practices.
- This Project Manager must have knowledge of the requirements of Rule 60GG-1, F.A.C. which establishes the project management and oversight standards the Department must adhere to when implementing technology projects.
- The candidate must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques.
- In this role, the Project Manager at times may be required to perform multiple roles of Project Manager and Business Analyst on one or multiple projects.
- The cross-disciplinary talent is a key component for this position.
- They must be able to manage multiple large and/or cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity that have a greater impact to the enterprise.
- Manage projects in a hybrid agile/traditional environment.
- Review, understand, and be able to communicate the project and technical goals to team members, business office partners, and leadership.
- Manage the product Backlog.
- Participate in and coordinate release planning activities.
- Create and update project management documentation and deliverables.
- Facilitate project meetings.
- Document project status, issues, risks, assumptions, and decisions.
- Manage project documentation repository.
- Attend, facilitate, and present at project meetings.
- Collaborate with project team members and SMEs daily to enable agility, flexibility, and consistency of process and open communication.
- Understand and comply with the reporting and documentation requirements outlined in the DMS-FLDS, Chapter 60GG-1, 60GG-2, and 60GG-5 F.A.C.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Six years of professional experience in Information Systems, Business Administration, or Communications.
- Experience managing project timelines, product roadmaps, product and sprint backlogs, sprints, and other Agile project management artifacts.
- Use of Microsoft Azure DevOps and/or other agile management tools.
Project Management:
- Skill in applying Agile and Traditional (Hybrid) project management practices
- Skill in product backlog management.
- Ability to apply critical thinking in strategic and tactical activities.
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, practices, tools and techniques outlined in the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) (current version).
- Knowledge of various types of contracts, and development techniques for procurement documents such as; Requests for Quotes (RFQ), Requests for Purchase (RFP), Invitation to Bid (ITB), Invitation to Negotiate (ITN), and Single Source.
- Skill in the use of the methods and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation of risks.
- Ability to coordinate and manage projects and resources from a high and discreet level, including cost, work, and Vendor performance.
- Ability to categorize work, set priorities, and determine short and/or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them.
- Ability to accurately estimate time requirements for assigned tasks for a project;
- Ability to plan, organize, coordinate and prioritize work assignments;
- Ability to put the ideologies, techniques, and tools into practice.
Business and Technical Analysis:
- Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of the system development life cycle;
- Ability to produce legible and complete functional documentation in a way that thoroughly captures all business requirements, processes and inputs/outputs of activities;
- Ability to analyze and accurately define processes and workflows to design efficient process solutions, including missing or duplicate functionality in existing processes;
- Ability to work effectively with individual staff and a work unit, to identify and document requirements for the maintenance, enhancement or development of computer application systems, including technical overviews and context diagrams;
- Ability to evaluate data outputs from computer application and identify system problems;
- Ability to interpret and communicate technical information related to business processes, computer programming and data processing, both verbally and in writing;
- Must be able to perform QA reviews and provide valuable feedback in determining that standards are met and that documents are complete and comprehensive;
Additional:
- Skill with Microsoft Azure DevOps or other agile management tool.
- Advanced skills with Microsoft products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.
- Ability to relate to customers’ needs, document their requirements and perform duties in the absence of staff;
- Ability to receive and give constructive criticism, and maintain effective work relationships with others;
- Ability to adjust to changing demands in a dynamic environment with diverse work assignments;
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of FDOT business areas and financial or other processes.
- Experience with public speaking, training, or communicating detailed information to large groups.
- Experience working with SharePoint 365.
- Experience in Business Analysts and Systems Analysis.
Education:
- Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Communication or other related field.
- Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI).
- Current Agile certification such as CSM, CSP, PMI-ACP, Safe, Scaled Agile, DaD, or other such certifications.
Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:
- A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.
- A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.
- A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 46-year track record of providing successful, innovative solutions for our government customers.
- A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
- Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:
- the pre-employment testing protocol:
- background investigation
- drug screening
Our Employees:
- Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States
- Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:
- Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- Group Life Insurance - Company Paid
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)
- Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays
- Professional Certification Incentive Plan
- Employee Referral Plan
- Technology Exposure
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Advanced Systems Design is an 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.