SCOPE
The Contractor will provide an experienced Project Manager to:
• Lead and manage IT projects including software development, hardware replacements, data migrations, strategic planning, and governance.
• Utilize Earned Value Management (EVM), Cost Performance Index (CPI), and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) for effective budget tracking and monitoring.
• Employ project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or Trello for comprehensive project planning and tracking.
• Operate within Agile frameworks (Scrum and Feature Driven Design) to deliver iterative project solutions.
• Elicit, analyze, and document detailed business requirements to align with project objectives.
• Facilitate stakeholder workshops and meetings to gather and validate requirements.
• Utilize UML, BPMN, and process flow diagrams for accurate process modeling.
• Develop and manage user stories and acceptance criteria, maintaining traceability in Azure DevOps or GitHub.
• Support testing activities by creating and coordinating user acceptance test cases.
• Collaborate with technical teams to translate business needs into actionable technical solutions, overseeing testing and rollout.
• Identify and document project risks and issues, maintaining a risk register and mitigation plans.
• Work closely with assigned Business Analyst to ensure alignment of project deliverables with business needs.
• Provide expertise on best practices for business analysis and continuous process improvement.
• Ensure that projects adhere to PMBOK and Project Management Institute best practices.
• Follow FDACS and State of Florida rules and guidelines for project management.
• The Contractor, through its selected candidate, must perform all tasks and complete the deliverables identified in this Statement of Work (SOW).
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR’S CANDIDATE
To accomplish the work outlined above, FDACS requires an experienced IT Project Manager with the following skills and experiences listed below. This list is not exhaustive; nor are all skills required. Technical Skills, written and verbal communication, and experience will be the basis for evaluation of responses to the RFQ.
Minimum Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager leading projects ranging from software development, hardware replacements, data migrations, strategic planning, and governance.
• Experience analyzing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements to support strategic goals.
• Experience as an IT Project Manager for software development projects.
• Proficiency in eliciting requirements, documenting user stories, and defining acceptance criteria.
• Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps or GitHub for backlog management and tracking.
• Experience developing and executing user acceptance test cases.
• Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Feature Driven Design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience utilizing BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) to provide insights and support decision-making.
• Experience with Earned Value, Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and budget tracking and monitoring.
• Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar project management tools.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams.
Preferred Experience for a Project Manager:
• Extensive experience in business process modeling and improvement.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale projects.
• Deep understanding of data analysis techniques and tools.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• High proficiency in stakeholder management and communication.
• Experience with cloud computing and enterprise architecture.
• Experience with policy development and drafting legislative budget requests.
• Proficiency in project budget tracking and monitoring, as well as vendor management.
• Experience working in a government or public sector environment.
Educational qualifications meeting at least one of the following levels:
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field or equivalent work experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Business Analysis certifications (CBAP, PMI-PBA), Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), and ITIL Certification.
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Manager will be responsible for the following tasks:
• Conduct thorough analysis of business processes, systems, and requirements to identify areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather, document, and validate business requirements.
• Implement and follow project change management best practices to ensure smooth transitions and adherence to project goals.
• Develop business cases and feasibility studies to support project proposals and decision-making.
• Create detailed functional specifications and user stories for development teams.
• Develop user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintain traceability in Azure DevOps or GitHub.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings to drive consensus and clarify requirements.
• Provide guidance and oversight during the development and testing phases to ensure alignment with business goals.
• Conduct gap analysis and impact assessment for system changes and enhancements.
• Support management activities, including training, communication, and user adoption strategies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including process flows, data models, and business rules.
• Perform quality assurance and validation to ensure solutions meet business needs and comply with standards.
• Provide ongoing support and expertise for business users, addressing issues and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Coach, mentor, and train OATS team members and other FDACS staff.
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