Project Manager

Job description

Job Title: Project Manager
Job Location: Tallahassee, FL (on-site)
Job Duration: 12-month contract
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:

  • 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 and presentations 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 and/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 Experience:

  • Project Management Professional (PMPĀ®) 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 with PMO methodologies and documentation.
  • Five (5) or more years of experience with meeting facilitation and documentation.
  • Five (5) or more years creating and presenting internal and external status reports.
  • Five (5) or more years of experience with risk and issue management.
  • Experience with completing project deliverables within the scope, schedule, costs, and quality constraints.
  • Ability to coordinate numerous project teams and effectively conduct the initiative to meet overall objectives.
  • Ability to provide effective communication and collaborative skills.
  • Experience working with ServiceNow and Docu-Sign software.
  • Experience providing excellent leadership and negotiation skills.

Preferred Experience:

  • Certification in Agile or Scrum-based Project Management.
  • IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service Management Foundations Certified.
  • 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 (written and orally) 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.
  • Team player with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic.
  • Ability to meet or exceed deadlines, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and organize and prioritize activities.

Dexian is a leading provider of staffing, IT, and workforce solutions with over 12,000 employees and 70 locations worldwide. As one of the largest IT staffing companies and the 2nd largest minority-owned staffing company in the U.S., Dexian was formed in 2023 through the merger of DISYS and Signature Consultants. Combining the best elements of its core companies, Dexian’s platform connects talent, technology, and organizations to produce game-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals.

Dexian’s brands include Dexian DISYS, Dexian Signature Consultants, Dexian Government Solutions, Dexian Talent Development and Dexian IT Solutions. Visit https://dexian.com/ to learn more.

Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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