Project Leader

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Project Leader in Tallahassee, FL.

Overview:
The candidate selected for this position will perform a variety of tasks as a member of the leadership team for the OIT PALM Program. The scope of work the candidate will perform is broad. The candidate will assist project and program managers with documentation, facilitation, reporting, analysis, and other project delivery activities as needed. The Project Leader will perform tasks associated with administration such as hiring, onboarding, and separation as needed. The candidate will also write and edit internal documentation, maintain internal SharePoint sites, and maintain PowerAutomate workflows.

The activities this candidate will be tasked with include, but are not limited to the following:
* Perform various administrative and project-related activities in support of the OIT PALM Remediation Program
* Analyze and document processes and procedures and create process diagrams
* Create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and diagrams
* Utilize ServiceNow for Time Management, Configuration Management, and Service Management activities
* Manage backlogs and work items in Azure DevOps
* Manage and improve SharePoint sites and document libraries
* Assist with hiring activities including developing Statements of Work, reviewing candidate resumes, developing candidate review sheets, conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, and other administrative activities related to hiring
* Perform onsite onboarding duties including orienting new users to the company environment, assisting users with timesheet maintenance, coordinating workstation setup
* Other activities related to staffing including Conduct annual recertification activities; Track training for all staff; Assist in the management of consultant hours to avoid overages, partnership with other offices in procuring staff and services
* Inspire a communicative and collaborative Team Environment

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or another related field preferred; Equivalent experience as described below can substitute for degree
* Experience in analyzing a situation to determine what tasks need to be completed
* Experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
* The candidate must be highly motivated, a self-starter, an independent worker with high initiative
* Must have excellent communication, organization, and critical thinking skills with a keen attention to detail and be able to perform with little guidance
* Possess knowledge, skills, and abilities in project and resource management, analysis, time management, document management, and service management
* Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques associated with project management
* Ability to work as a self-starter with high initiative with very little guidance
* Ability to categorize work, set priorities, and determine short and/or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them
* Ability to plan, organize, coordinate, prioritize, and manage complex work assignments and project schedules
* Ability to research, identify, and implement innovative solutions
* Experience working in State Government is highly desired
* Experience working with ServiceNow is highly desired
* Experience in utilizing My Florida Marketplace for tracking Purchase Orders is highly desired
* Experience in constructing workflow diagrams and flow charts highly desired
* Experience in creating and maintaining SharePoint sites and workflows is highly desired
* Experience working on agile project teams is highly desired
* Experience assisting or managing small projects is highly desired
* Experience using Azure DevOps or other Agile task management software is highly desired

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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