Project Leader (On-site from Day One)

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Do you want to make an impact on the world around you? The work we do at Kyra Solutions directly impacts government entities and the citizens they serve. In Transportation, our solutions are designed to save lives on the roadways and in our Regulatory practice, we are designing solutions to make government digital for your accessibility. Kyra works hard to offer long-term growth potential, competitive wages, and continuous professional development for our employees.

If you are interested in furthering your career with Kyra and help us improve the way governments serve their citizens, please send your resume, and make sure to include salary expectation, availability, and contact information. You do not want to miss this opportunity!

Title

Project Leader (On-site from Day One)

Required Skills and Experience

*This position is for 30 hours/week.
* A minimum of 3 years managing projects.
* Experience with technology and / or operational projects.
* Proven experience in project management tools.
* Knowledge of project management frameworks and best practices.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Proficient at managing time and resources.
* Detail-oriented.
* Ability to draw up detailed project plans and schedules.
* Proven leadership skills.
* Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
* Adept at negotiating internally as well as externally.

Primary Responsibilities

* Coordinates all aspects of project-oriented work efforts.
* Sets and manages stakeholder expectations internally and externally.
* Utilizes project management processes and methodologies.
* Develops project plans, directs, and monitors work efforts daily, identifies resource needs, performs quality review and escalates functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately.
* Tracks key project milestones and adjusts project plans and/or resources as needed.
* Defines and documents project scope, objectives, and desired outcomes.
* Develops and monitors change management request.
* Supports developing business requirement documents and verifies alignment with the respective project charters.
* Ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and adheres to high quality standards.
* Communicates with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk, and resources of the work effort being managed.

Education

* Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.
* Project management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is required.

Location

Ocoee, FL

Duration

Long Term

Why Kyra?

Founded in 1997, Kyra Solutions is a national leader of transportation technology and regulatory solutions in government. We specialize in the art and science of digital transformation in government. Our commitment to providing the highest level of service and tailored solutions has supported our consistent double-digit growth for over a decade. We are headquartered in the greater Tampa Bay area with other offices across Florida and an innovation center in Silicon Valley, CA.

Because of our dedication to our employees, we have won one of the Best Companies to Work for in Florida 2 years in a row by Florida Trend magazine. Kyra has won other numerous awards including the coveted INC magazine s one of America s Fastest Growing Companies several years in a row. Kyra s commitment to our employees, to best practices in project management and business analysis, and to solution development has led to our achievement in becoming the first Project Management Institute certified company in Florida. Our proven successful track record has resulted in several prestigious awards including the State of Florida's Diversity Business of the Year Award. We are proud to be a sponsor for the TaxWatch Productivity Awards and partner to Florida TaxWatch. for more information.

Background & References

Verifiable professional references will be required along with the resume; however, references will be checked/contacted after the interview and before the project starts. Level two background check will be done on the selected candidate for employment, criminal (State & Federal), education, and others as mandated by the client. Please make sure your resume and all other information provided are accurate. Any misrepresentation will mean permanent disqualification by the client. Equal employment opportunity employer.