Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or other relevant certifications.
5+ years of experience as a Project Manager in software development and other related areas.
Proficiency in requirements elicitation, user stories documentation, and defining acceptance criteria.
Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, especially Scrum.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage software development and IT projects from initiation to completion.
Analyze workflows and recommend improvements aligning with strategic goals.
Develop and document user acceptance test cases for software projects.
Facilitate backlog management and tracking using Azure DevOps or GitHub.
Support tactical resource planning by forecasting project demand.
Benefits
Onsite work environment in Tallahassee, FL.
Opportunity to lead diverse project teams and significant IT projects.
Engagement with cutting-edge technologies and methodologies in project management.
Potential for career advancement in a growing organization.
Full Job Description
Overview:
Role- Project Manager
Location- Tallahassee, FL- Onsite
Educational qualifications meeting at least one of the following levels:
Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field or equivalent work experience.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Business Analysis certifications (CBAP, PMI-PBA), Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), and ITIL Certification.
Minimum Qualifications:
5+ years of experience as a Project Manager leading projects ranging from software development, hardware replacements, data migrations, strategic planning, and governance.
Experience analyzing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements to support strategic goals.
Experience as an IT Project Manager for software development projects.
Proficiency in eliciting requirements, documenting user stories, and defining acceptance criteria.
Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps or GitHub for backlog management and tracking.
Experience developing and executing user acceptance test cases.
Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Feature Driven Design.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience with Earned Value, Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and budget tracking and monitoring.
Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar project management tools.
Strong leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams.
Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence.
Ability to support a tactical resource plan by mapping future demand to forecast project completions in the project portfolio.
Preferred Experience for a Project Manager:
Extensive experience in business process modeling and improvement.
Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale projects.
Experience overseeing multiple project teams and managers, ensuring overall delivery achieves program goals.
Deep understanding of data analysis techniques and tools.
Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
High proficiency in stakeholder management and communication.
Experience with cloud computing and enterprise architecture.
Experience with policy development and drafting legislative budget requests.
Proficiency in project budget tracking and monitoring, as well as vendor management.
