68059804 - SYSTEM PROJECT CONSULTANT

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

13d

About The Position

This is a highly responsible project manager position in the Division of Information Technology (IT), Information Systems Development Methodology (ISDM) Unit. This position is responsible for managing complex IT projects using an agile, hybrid, or waterfall project management approach to support the Agency's strategic plan by implementing legislative requirements, process improvements, and system enhancements as needed. Business analyst experience is preferred.

Requirements

Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools to effectively manage IT projects from initiation through project closure.
Knowledge of basic management principles and practices, methods of data collection and analysis.
Skilled with application lifecycle management and/or project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and Microsoft Project, diagramming tools such as Microsoft Visio, and general software such as Microsoft Office 365 and SharePoint.
Skilled in effectively communicating with technical and non-technical staff and all levels of management, both orally and in writing.
Must be goal oriented and action focused, pragmatic and self-disciplined with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to formulate project plans for managing and monitoring progress of software development projects; compile, organize, and analyze data to evaluate and monitor project plans and schedules and implement corrective action plans.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Ability to plan, prioritize, organize, and coordinate multiple projects and work assignments to meet deadlines and complete goals.
Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies and processes.
One (1) year of professional experience managing projects using the Project Management Institutes' methodologies and best practices.

Responsibilities

Manage complex projects that support the Agency's business needs by following industry standard project methodologies.
Manage project scope, project budget, and implementation activities to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Ensure that the project team delivers high quality solutions that meet business needs.
Collaborate with the project sponsor to determine project vision and scope.
Articulate the conceptual, logical, and physical design of the solution.
Develop and manage a project schedule for the full project life cycle.
Conduct planning, scheduling, and implementation activities to complete project goals.
Work with project team members to identify the tasks needed to complete the project, estimate the level of effort to complete the tasks, and assign tasks to team members.
Complete ISDM project documentation as required.
Ensure that the project team complies with ISDM processes, technical standards, and documentation standards.
Communicate project status to stakeholders, Agency management, and team members in a timely and clear fashion.
Develop collaborative relationships with team members and customers to achieve project goals.
Identify and manage technical and non-technical issues and risks that could impact the project.
Use problem solving skills to remove obstacles, resolve conflicts, and mitigate risks when possible.
Escalate issues to management when appropriate.
Perform business analyst activities as needed.
This includes but is not limited to conducting Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions and interviews to gather and document business requirements, workflow diagrams, and process maps.
Transform business requirements into features, user stories, wire frames, functional and non-functional requirements.
Test and validate work products.
Coordinate user acceptance testing with the customer.

Benefits

Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts