Job Description

Advanced Systems Design is seeking a  Program Manager  for our client located in Tallahassee, FL.

This position is onsite in Tallahassee, FL, and requires in-person availability starting day 1. 

Applicants must be available for an in-person interview.

Job Overview:

The Program Manager 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 projects;
• Maintain project metrics in accordance with established standards;
• Establish resource performance metrics;
• Manage one or more highly complex or enterprise-wide IT programs consisting of multiple projects;
• Serve as a liaison with users;
• Ensure project integration and adjust project scope, timing, and budgets as needed, based on the Department’s needs;
• Provide hands-on leadership for complex projects;
• Provide project progress reports to internal and external stakeholders as well as executive leadership;
• Manage project spending plans and 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 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;
• Coordinate and develop As-Is, To-Be, and other required business analysis documentation;
• Lead and develop the implementation of business process improvement recommendations;
• Follow a set of standard practices that ensure the integrity and quality of project artifacts.
• Manage expectations of diverse stakeholders and provide regular briefings to executives;
• Develop Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) templates; and
• Work independently as part of a larger cross-functional team.

Required Qualifications:

The client requires the following additional experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:

• Possesses a Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification;
• Over five (5) years of experience managing successful, large-scale projects that include multiple diverse teams;
• Over five (5) years of experience using project software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira, etc. to track and maintain projects;
• Over five (5) years of experience developing and maintaining detailed project plans and schedules based on work breakdown structures;
• Over five (5) years of experience with PMO methodologies and documentation;
• Over five (5) years of experience in meeting facilitation and documentation;
• Over five (5) years of experience in creating and presenting internal and external status reports;
• Over five (5) years of experience in risk and issue management;
• Proven track record of completing project deliverables within the constraints of scope, schedule, cost, and quality;
• Ability to effectively coordinate multiple project teams and meet overall objectives;
• Responsible for tracking key project milestones and recommending adjustments to project managers;
• Provide effective communication and collaborative skills;
• Experience in creating presentations and presenting to stakeholders; and
• Experience providing excellent leadership and negotiation skills

Preferred Qualifications:

The Department prefers the Candidate to have the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for

this position:

• Certification in Agile or Scrum-based Project Management;
• Possesses an IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service Management Foundations Certification;
• Experience managing projects with a large, distributed user base;
• Experience managing waterfall projects;
• 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 proactive, can-do attitude with the initiative to solve complex problems;
• Strong communication skills 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 vendors and vendor projects;
• Knowledge in other IT areas such as programming, data analytics, etc.;
• A team player attitude with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic; and
• Ability to meet or exceed deadlines, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and organize and prioritize activities.

Education:

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field is required. Alternatively, four (4) years of equivalent work experience can be substituted for the educational requirement or 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 46-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

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
  • 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.

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