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Job Title: IT Business Planning Manager Senior Level
Location: Tallahassee, FL (Onsite Only)
Duration: ASAP 06/30/2026 (with possible extension)
Type: Contract (No telecommute)
Interview Type: In-Person Only
Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior IT Business Planning Manager to lead strategic alignment between IT services and business objectives. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can communicate effectively across business and technical teams. You will play a pivotal role in aligning technology initiatives with enterprise goals while ensuring compliance with state IT policies, particularly Rules 60GG-1 through 5, F.A.C.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with leadership to document IT business goals and translate them into actionable requirements.
- Conduct gap analyses and support integration of new/existing technologies.
- Develop business cases, feasibility studies, and facilitate strategic planning sessions.
- Act as a strategic liaison between IT and business offices.
- Lead process redesign and assess impact of proposed technology changes.
- Support multiple high-impact, enterprise-level projects.
- Summarize technical data into executive-level presentations.
Required Experience & Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Minimum 7 years experience in IT/business roles with exposure to diverse technical environments.
- Strong background in strategic planning, project management, tactical solutioning, and business process improvement.
- Extensive experience with resource and demand management, data management, and business intelligence tools.
- Must have worked in public sector IT environments.
- Scrum Master certification is a plus.
Technical Skills & KSAs:
- Knowledge of transportation technology and enterprise systems.
- Strong understanding of project and program management methodologies.
- Proven ability to produce and manage documentation (functional specs, workflows, context diagrams).
- Familiarity with relational databases, testing methodologies, and data conversion practices.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI.
- Understanding of Agile practices and Florida state IT rules (Rules 60GG-1 through 5, F.A.C.).
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience performing QA reviews and maintaining compliance with documentation standards.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and data validation techniques.