ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOGY & PARTNERSHIPS AND PROJECT MANAGER - 72003967

State of Florida

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Enterprise Technology Partnerships & Projects Lead, reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, is responsible for advancing enterprise technology capabilities across the State of Florida through workforce development, community-building, and strategic project oversight. This role drives alignment, collaboration, and capability development across agencies, higher education, and partners to strengthen Florida’s technology ecosystem. Under the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis, Interim Secretary Tom Berger and DMS’ Executive Leadership Team, the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) is a customer-oriented agency with a broad portfolio that includes the efficient use and management of real estate, procurement, human resources, group insurance, retirement, telecommunications, fleet, and federal property assistance programs used throughout Florida’s state government. It is against this backdrop that DMS strives to demonstrate its motto, “We serve those who serve Florida.”

Requirements

In-depth knowledge of digital transformation principles, strategies, and practices within a government context, emphasizing the importance of cybersecurity, data governance, and enterprise architecture.
Comprehensive understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA), including risk management, project planning, and execution.
Knowledge of state and federal regulations related to technology, cybersecurity, and privacy. Familiarity with compliance frameworks and the ability to ensure projects and partnerships adhere to these guidelines.
Understanding of techniques and strategies for effective stakeholder engagement, including negotiation, conflict resolution, and consensus-building.
Knowledge of best practices in vendor management, contract negotiation, and partnership development within the technology sector.
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align technology projects and partnerships with organizational objectives.
Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and guide teams and individuals in achieving project and organizational goals.
Exceptional analytical skills, with the capability to interpret complex information, identify trends, and formulate strategic insights.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively to a variety of audiences.
Proficient in problem-solving, capable of identifying challenges and developing effective solutions in a timely manner.
Ability to adapt to changing technology landscapes, regulatory environments, and project requirements, maintaining flexibility and resilience.
Strong collaborative abilities, with the capacity to work effectively with internal teams, state agencies, and vendor partners to achieve common goals.
Ability to influence others and drive decision-making processes without direct authority, leveraging persuasive communication and negotiation skills.
Aptitude for overseeing multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they meet strategic objectives, deadlines, and budget constraints.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning, staying abreast of the latest trends and best practices in technology, project management, and digital government services.
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
Criminal background investigation including fingerprinting and statewide and national criminal history records check per Section 110.1127 Florida Statutes, Chapter 435 Florida Statutes and the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s CJIS Security Policy CJISD-ITS-DOC-08140.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Project Management certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise efforts to build, sustain, and scale technology talent pipelines across the State of Florida.
Develop and manage partnerships with state colleges, universities, and training programs to expand internship, apprenticeship, and early-career opportunities within FLDS and across state agencies.
Design and support enterprise workforce pipelines for technology and project management roles, including recruitment pathways, career progression models, and talent alignment strategies.
Collaborate with agency leadership and human resources partners to identify workforce needs and align talent development initiatives to enterprise priorities.
Support the development of structured internship and apprenticeship programs that create pathways into state government technology careers.
Facilitate coordination across agencies to promote shared workforce strategies and reduce duplication of effort in talent development.
Establish and grow enterprise communities of practice to strengthen collaboration, knowledge sharing, and alignment across the state technology ecosystem.
Lead the development and sustainment of Communities of Practice, including: Project Management Community of Practice and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Community of Practice.
Design and facilitate targeted working groups focused on priority topics, emerging technologies, and enterprise initiatives.
Foster cross-agency collaboration by creating forums for shared learning, best practice development, and peer engagement.
Promote alignment of tools, methodologies, and standards through community-driven engagement and consensus-building.
Identify opportunities to expand communities of practice into additional technology disciplines as needed.
Create, deliver, and engage training opportunities for the enterprise in relevant domains to enhance the communities of practice.
Participate in and support oversight of technology projects across the enterprise, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and statewide priorities.
Review and promote consistent project governance structures, methodologies, and delivery practices.
Monitor project progress and identify risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improved coordination across agencies.
Support the evaluation of project outcomes and the application of lessons learned to improve enterprise project delivery.
Collaborate with agency and enterprise leaders to enhance project management capabilities and maturity across the state.
Maintain relationships with agency leaders, higher education institutions, and strategic partners to advance enterprise initiatives.
Facilitate collaboration across stakeholders to support workforce development, community engagement, and project alignment goals.
Represent FLDS in relevant forums, working groups, and interagency efforts related to enterprise technology initiatives.
Support adherence to state and federal regulations, as well as enterprise policies governing technology initiatives.
Collaborate with internal teams to align workforce, community, and project efforts with enterprise standards, including cybersecurity, data governance, and architecture.
Process, resolve and comply as section 215.422 requires for vendors’ invoices or distribution of warrants to vendors.