Project Management Specialist (On-site from Day One)

Join Our Team

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 theway 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 Management Specialist (On-site from Day One)

Required Skills and Experience

* A minimum of 3 years of project support and/or management experience.
* A bachelor s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field, or 4 years of equivalent work experience is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable.

Preferred Skills and Experience

* Possess a certification as a Project Management Professional (PMP )
* Experience managing projects with a large, distributed user base.
* Experience managing state government projects and knowledge of Rule 60GG-1, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C)
* Experience managing vendor projects and working with technical programming teams.
* Ability to take initiative to solve complex problems.
* Knowledge of IT standards in a criminal justice environment.
* Skills in negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and team building.
* Team player attitude with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic.

Primary Responsibilities

* 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 and performance, service levels, and other metrics required to ensure project goals and objectives are met.
* Serves as a resource to project managers and project leaders to educate and assist them with implementing project management processes and making improvements and changes.
* Provides administrative support to project managers and project 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 from various sources.
* Knowledge of project management tools, methods, and best practices such as those defined by the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).

Location

Tallahassee, 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.