Job Description

Advanced Systems Design is seekin g a Project Manager, Senior Manager f or  our client located in Tallahassee, FL.

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

Job Overview:

• Work with software developers, business analysts, data analysts, other project managers, and other technical and non-technical subject-matter experts to develop detailed project schedules, execute tasks, and coordinate project activities.
• Manage and monitor project progress within the constraints of the project management plan, schedule, budget, and resources. Proactively identify risks and issues affecting project schedules and objectives and appropriately escalate these issues, with recommendations, to senior managers.
• Effectively identify change and use appropriate protocols to manage and communicate this change effectively.
• Collect, maintain, and distribute project status meeting minutes to stakeholders
• Provide routine status reports and briefings to the project team, customers, and senior managers. Maintain ongoing and effective communications among all project stakeholders, both business and technical. Effectively coordinate resources and assignments among project assignees.
• Adhere to the client project management methodology, standards, policies, and procedures, as well as those technical standards and policies relevant to assigned projects. Make recommendations to improve processes and policies.
• Manage relationships with client program area business partners. Develop strong and collaborative relationships with customers to achieve positive project outcomes.
• Collaborate with multiple program areas to coordinate tasks and assignments, conduct meetings to resolve issues and establish direction, and effectively communicate a vision to enhance stakeholder engagement.
• Demonstrate strong relationship and interpersonal skills in working with technical staff, program staff, and vendor community.
• Comply with client project management standards, processes, and procedures

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years’ experience in coordinating and facilitating Florida PALM functional activities.
• 5+ years’ experience in IT project management, specifically in managing medium-to-large-scale software application development projects.
• 5+ years’ experience in managing multiple projects concurrently.
• 5+ years’ experience in developing and maintaining detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project.
• In-depth knowledge of the principles, theories, practices, and techniques for managing the activities related to planning, managing, and implementing software projects and programs.
• Documented and proven ability to formulate project plans for managing and monitoring progress on software development projects; to think logically and to analyze and solve problems; compile, organize, and analyze data; to evaluate and monitor projects, plans, and schedules, and implement corrective action plans.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (e.g., waterfall, iterative, agile, etc.).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Ability to focus stakeholders on outcomes to make the most efficient use of time.
• Ability to manage change resistance.
• Ability to facilitate updates to the organization’s business processes by business process owners.
• Ability to understand and solve complex problems.
• Ability to facilitate outcome-based discussions with multiple program areas.
• Experience implementing change initiatives.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Strong organization skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with business intelligence platforms and their ability to produce descriptive results and visualizations.
• Familiarity with accounting, financial management, and ledger systems.
• Experience implementing large and complex IT systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of the client's technical environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other Information Technology major, or equivalent work experience.

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 42-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
  • Tuition Assistance
  • 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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