Project Manager

Role: Project Manager

Location: Tallahassee FL

Duration: 1 year contract Onsite/Hybrid
Rate: $90/hourly

Our client in the government sector is seeking qualified candidates that will assist the Office of Information Technology (OITS) in their daily operations support and services.

Primary Job Duties and Tasks

This position requires onsite presence in our office. Location: Remote Hybrid; Position can be remote but requires candidate to be onsite for meetings and presentations on select days throughout the month/year at the clients Headquarters in Tallahassee (Needs to live in the Tallahassee FL area).

The activities this candidate will be tasked with include but are not limited to the following:

1.Project Planning and Scheduling: Create detailed project plans that outline the scope resources requiredtimelines and milestones. Use project management software to keep track of progress and adjust schedules as needed.

2.Resource Management: Allocate team members and technology resources to different tasks and projects based on their skills experience and project requirements. Ensure optimal use of resources to meet project goals within budget.

3.Budget Management: Develop and manage the project budget including estimating costs for software hardwareand human resources. Monitor spending to ensure the project remains within budget and make adjustments as necessary.

4.Stakeholder Communication: Regularly update stakeholders including team members leadership and external partners on project progress challenges and changes. Use clear and concise communication to manage expectations and keep everyone informed.

5.Risk Management: Identify potential risks to the project timeline budget or quality. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact and prepare contingency plans for critical risks.

6.Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality of deliverables ensuring they meet project specifications and standards.Implement quality assurance practices such as code reviews testing protocols and performance evaluations to maintain highquality outputs.

7.Change Management: Manage changes to the project scope schedule and resources efficiently ensuring minimal disruption. Assess the impact of changes update project plans accordingly and communicate changes to all stakeholders.

8.Vendor Management: Negotiate with vendors and suppliers for software hardware and services. Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services within agreed budgets and specifications.

9. Team Leadership and Development: Lead the project team providing guidance motivation and support. Foster a collaborative environment resolve conflicts and facilitate professional development opportunities for team members.

10. Project Closure and Evaluation: Upon project completion conduct a project closure meeting to gather feedback document lessons learned and release project resources. Evaluate project success against initial goals and objectives and prepare a final report for stakeholders.

Specific Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs) The submitted candidate must be able to apply common knowledge skills and abilities in the following areas:

Minimum Required KSAs:

7 years of experience in Project Management Principles Understanding of methodologies like Agile Scrum Waterfall and Lean. Familiarity with project life cycle from planning and execution to monitoring controlling and closure.

7 years of experience in Knowledge of how to identify assess and mitigate risks that could impact project success.

7 years of experience in familiarity with quality standards and processes to ensure project deliverables meet expected quality benchmarks.

5 years of experience in project management software tools like MS Project Asana or JIRA. 3 years of experience in budgeting financial forecasting and cost management.

Ability to prioritize tasks manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

Ability to analyze situations data and feedback to make informed decisions.

capability to adjust to changing project scopes deadlines and requirements smoothly.

Ability to mediate disputes within the team or with external parties to maintain a positive working environment.

General Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

The submitted candidate(s) must be able to apply common knowledge skills and abilities in the following areas:

1. Communication: Able to clearly convey information in both written and verbal formats to individuals or groups in a wide variety of settings (i.e.; project team meetings management presentations etc.). Must have the ability to effectively listen and process information provided by others.

2. Customer Service: Works well with clients and customers (i.e.; business office public or other agencies). Able to assess the needs of the customer provide information or assistance to satisfy expectations or resolve a problem.

3. Decision Making: Makes sound wellinformed and objective decisions.

4. Flexibility: Is open to change new processes (or process improvement) and new information. Has the ability to adapt in response to new information changing conditions or unexpected obstacles. Ability to receive and give constructive criticism and maintain effective work relationships with others.

5. Interpersonal: Shows friendliness courtesy understanding and politeness to others.

6. Leadership: Motivates encourages and challenges others. Is able to adapt leadership styles in a variety of situations.

7. ProblemSolving: Able to identify evaluate and use sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternative actions and make recommendations accordingly.

8. Team Building: Encourages inspires and guides others toward accomplishing the common goal. 2.3 Education and Certifications

Education: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science Information Systems or other related field. Or equivalent work experience. (Required)

Certifications: Project Management Professional (PMP)