Project Manager, Manager - 2335
Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Project Manager, Manager 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 Manager will serve as the principal line of communication for the project team. The
duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:
- Oversee, lead, and drive initiatives for organizational change as follows:
- (a) Lead organizational change initiatives, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder
- expectations;
- (b) Develop and execute change management strategies, plans, and activities;
- (c) Facilitate change readiness assessments, stakeholder engagement, and communication
- plans; and
- (d) Manage resistance and build commitment to change through engagement and training strategies.
- Manage project planning as follows:
- (a) Develop and manage resource-loaded and leveled projects;
- (b) Maintain project metrics and performance metrics in accordance with established Department
- standards;
- (c) Provide hands-on leadership for complex projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery;
- (d) Serve as a liaison with users and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution; and
- (e) Provide progress reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Effectively manage stakeholders and team members as follows:
- (a) Coordinate numerous project teams and manage the initiative to meet overall objectives;
- (b) Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication;
- (c) Facilitate joint application development (JAD) sessions and gather business requirements; and
- (d) Provide effective communication to manage stakeholder expectations.
- Maintain all project documentation and compliance standards as follows:
- (a) Maintain all project artifacts in accordance with Project Management Office (PMO) standards;
- (b) Ensure compliance with Rule 60GG-1, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.); and
- (c) Document As-Is and To-Be processes as part of business analysis and process improvement initiatives.
- Perform effective risk and issue management as follows:
- (a) Identify and manage risks and issues that may impact project success;
- (b) Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans; and
- (c) Provide issue tracking and resolution strategies to keep the project on track.
- Provide strategic oversight of resources and budget management as follows:
- (a) Manage project spend plans and allocate resources accordingly; and
- (b) Track project expenses and ensure alignment with the allocated budget.
Required Qualifications:
- Possess a Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification;
- 5+ years managing successful, large-scale projects with multiple diverse teams;
- 5+ years of experience in change management methodologies, strategies, and implementation;
- 5+ years utilizing project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, and/or Jira) to track and maintain projects;
- 5+ years of experience with project management methodologies and documentation (e.g., PMO);
- 5+ years of experience in risk and issue management;
- 5+ years of experience facilitating meetings and developing clear documentation;
- Experience creating and presenting status reports to internal and external stakeholders;
- Ability to coordinate project teams, lead complex projects, and meet objectives;
- Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills; and
- Proficient in communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency with ServiceNow and DocuSign;
- Change Management Certification (e.g., Prosci);
- Certification in Agile or Scrum-based Project Management;
- IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service Management Foundations certification;
- Experience managing projects with a high-volume 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 demonstrate a take-charge, can-do attitude with the initiative to solve complex problems;
- Knowledge of IT standards in a criminal justice environment;
- Skills in negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and team building; and
- Team player attitude with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic
Education Required:
- A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or four (4) additional years of equivalent work experience is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education 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
- the pre-employment testing protocol:
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.