Project Management Specialist

ASSYST is seeking a Project Management Specialist to support our government customer based in Tallahassee, Florida.
This position is 100% onsite Location: Tallahassee, Florida
Scope of Work:

• Serves as the principal line of communication for the project team.
• Designs, implements, evaluates, and audits project management processes and templates for the Project Management Office (PMO).
• Compiles metrics relating to IT project success, project attributes, individual productivity, and adherence to defined processes.
• Tracks costs, performance, service levels, and other metrics to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
• Assists project managers and leaders with implementing project management processes and making improvements.
• Provides administrative support to project managers and leaders.
• Ensures project control systems are in place and integrates project data for decision-makers.
• Administers and maintains project management software and tools (e.g., Microsoft Project Server).
• Organizes and publishes project-related documentation.
• Applies knowledge of project management tools, methods, and best practices such as PMBOK.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field, or four (4) years of equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three (3) years of project support and/or management experience.
• PMP certification.
• Experience managing projects with a large, distributed user base.
• Experience managing state government projects and familiarity with Rule 60GG-1, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C).
• Experience managing vendor projects and working with technical programming teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to take initiative.
• Knowledge of IT standards in a criminal justice environment.
• Strong negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and team-building skills.
• Team player attitude with high energy and a diligent work ethic.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law