2293 - Project Manager, Senior

 Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Project Manager, Senior for our client located in Tallahassee, FL.

This position is onsite in Tallahassee, FL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1. 

Job Overview:

The Senior Project Managers will serve as the principal line of communication for the project team. The duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:

• Lead organizational change initiatives, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations;
• Develop and execute change management strategies, plans, and activities;
• Facilitate change readiness assessments, stakeholder engagement, and communication plans;
• Manage resistance and build commitment to change through engagement and training strategies;
• Develop and manage resource-loaded and leveled projects;
• Maintain project metrics and performance metrics by established Department standards;
• Provide hands-on leadership for complex projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery;
• Serve as a liaison with users and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution;
• Provide progress reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders and executive leadership;
• Manage and coordinate multi-project teams and initiatives to meet overall objectives;
• Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication;
• Facilitate joint application development (JAD) sessions and gather business requirements;
• Provide effective communication to manage stakeholder expectations;
• Maintain all project artifacts by Project Management Office (PMO) standards;
• Ensure compliance with Rule 60GG-1, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.);
• Document As-Is and To-Be processes as part of business analysis and process improvement initiatives;
• Identify and manage risks and issues that may impact project success;
• Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans;
• Provide issue-tracking and resolution strategies to keep the project on track;
• Manage project spending plans and allocate resources accordingly; and
• Track project expenses and ensure alignment with the allocated budget.
• NOTE: This position is designated as “essential staff” and is expected to report for duty when instructed to do so in times of emergency or potential emergency as required by Rule 33-208.002 (4), F.A.C.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess a certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP®);
• Five (5) or more years managing successful, large-scale projects with multiple diverse teams;
• Five (5) or more years of experience in change management methodologies, strategies, and implementation;
• Five (5) or more years utilizing project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira) to track and maintain projects;
• Five (5) or more years of experience with project management methodologies and documentation (PMO);
• Five (5) or more years of experience in risk and issue management;
• Five (5) or more years of experience facilitating meetings and developing clear documentation;
• Experience in creating and presenting status reports to internal and external stakeholders;
• Ability to manage and coordinate project teams, lead complex projects, and meet objectives;
• Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills;
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, to engage stakeholders at all levels;
• Team player attitude with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic. 
• Skills in negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and team building; and

Preferred Qualifications:

• Change Management Certification (e.g., Prosci) is highly preferred;
• Certification in Agile or Scrum-based Project Management;
• IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service Management Foundations certification;
• Experience managing projects with a large, distributed user base;
• Experience managing state government projects and knowledge of Rule 60GG-1, F.A.C;
• Experience managing vendor projects and working with technical programming teams;
• Ability to take initiative to solve complex problems;
• Knowledge of IT standards in a criminal justice environment;
• Proficiency with ServiceNow and DocuSign is preferred.

Education Required:

• A bachelor’s degree or master's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required. Alternatively, equivalent work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis, when applicable.

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 42-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
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Professional Certification Incentive Plan
  • Employee Referral Plan
  • Technology Exposure

For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE  or click HERE for all current job openings.

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.