Project Manager

Lee County Clerk of Court and Comptroller•Fort Myers, FL

About The Position

We're Hiring: Project Manager Why Join Us? * Make a meaningful impact in your community * Work with a passionate, mission-driven team * Enjoy flexible scheduling and professional development opportunities * Be empowered to innovate and lead digital transformation Position Overview About the Role Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on bringing complex projects to life? Do you excel at coordinating people, processes, and technology to deliver meaningful results? The Innovation & Technology Department is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead projects that directly support the Clerk’s mission and long-term strategy. In this role, you will guide projects from concept to completion—defining scope, aligning stakeholders, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring successful delivery. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, external partners, and leadership to turn business needs into well-executed, well-documented, and measurable outcomes.

Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Excellent customer service orientation, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
High attention to detail and the ability to prioritize in fast-paced environments.
Experience working independently and collaboratively within a matrixed organization.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Visio, PowerPoint, Office, and related tools.
Solid understanding of project management principles, SDLC, and IT industry standards.
Ability to lead multiple projects and teams, including external vendors, to meet critical deadlines.
Strong facilitation, relationship-building, and self-motivation skills.
Associates Degree and two years of experience managing IT projects.
OR Two years of IT industry experience and two years of experience managing IT projects.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Our organization is unable to sponsor or takeover sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred
ITIL v4 certification a plus
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and success criteria in partnership with management and stakeholders.
Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and documentation throughout the full project lifecycle.
Coordinate resources, manage timelines, track milestones, and ensure clear communication across all project participants.
Prepare and deliver project reports, presentations, proposals, and governance documentation.
Identify risks, issues, dependencies, and critical paths—escalating and mitigating as needed to keep projects on track.
Facilitate project meetings, maintain status updates, and ensure smooth transitions to production support teams.
Conduct project retrospectives and contribute to continuous improvement of project management practices.
Maintain accurate project records in PPM software and support departmental training and governance activities.
Perform additional duties as assigned, including occasional off-hours work.

Benefits

Superior health care plans with low premiums
Competitive retirement and pension plans - Florida Retirement System and 457 deferred compensation options
Generous paid time off, paid holidays, birthday leave, and volunteer time
Our Wellness Program gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
We are a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

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