KLC Consulting, Inc.
Requirement for: Program Manager – Tallahassee, FL
Contact: Maggie Manning: ,
Client: Florida Department of Corrections, Carlton Building at 501 South Calhoun Street and 315 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida
Due Date: April 27, 2026 by 10am EST
Term May 15, 2026 through June 30, 2026 with a possible one (1) year renewal term
The Department''s OIT is seeking the services of an experienced Program Manager under the working title Project Management Office (PMO) Lead – Integrated Scheduler – Risk and Issue Manager.
LOCATION: The work shall be conducted on-site with the Department''s OIT at the Carlton Building at 501 South Calhoun Street and 315 South Calhoun Street, Tallahassee, Florida
SCOPE OF WORK/JOB CHARACTERISTICS: The PMO Lead – Integrated Scheduler – Risk and Issue Manager will serve as a key leader in the Offender-Based Information System (OBIS) Modernization Program, driving the success of the Project Governance and Controls workstream. The core duties and responsibilities of this position include:
Program Governance and Controls:
· Maintain program controls, including templates, cadence, status reporting, and compliance checks;
· Ensure consistent reporting across workstreams and consolidate outputs into executive-ready formats;
· Support governance forums by supporting team facilitators in preparing agendas, documenting meeting notes, tracking decisions, and monitoring follow-up actions; and
· Maintain a comprehensive program artifact library and perform quality checks on all submissions.
Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Planning:
· Build and manage the Integrated Master Schedule, identifying dependencies, critical paths, and milestone progression;
· Perform schedule risk analysis, evaluate variances, and develop scenario plans to support proactive decision-making; and
· Enforce discipline in schedule updates and maintain baseline control.
Risk, Issue, and Dependency Management:
· Facilitate Risks, Assumptions, Issues, and Dependencies sessions with stakeholders;
· Ensure mitigation actions, owners, and timelines are clearly established and tracked through closure; and
· Drive continuous improvement through tracking corrective actions and maintaining lessons-learned documentation.
Leadership and Stakeholder Management:
· Communicate program strategy, direction, risks, and changes across leadership teams and business stakeholders;
· Mentor project managers and other program management staff; and
· Ensure successful delivery of all projects within the program portfolio to meet strategic and business objectives.
NOTE: This position is designated as “essential staff” and is expected to report for duty when instructed to do so in times of emergency or potential emergency as required by Rule 33-208.002 (4), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).
NOTE: In addition to the above list, the selected Candidate must successfully complete a Level II Background Check.
Submissions Must Include
1. Candidate Resume(s) Include relevant experience, certifications, education, etc. related to the services requested in the Scope of Services.
2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Matrix
3. References
4. Exhibit E - Resume Self-Certification Form
5. All selected candidates are required to complete the Department''s Security Awareness Training within 30 calendar days of hire.
6. All selected Candidates must successfully complete a Level II Background Check.
Must Complete the following Education, Experience, and Skills Matrices
Education | Degree / Date of Graduation | University / School |
A bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, | | |
Equivalent Experience | Years of Experience |
Alternatively, four (4) years of equivalent work experience is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable. | |
Certifications | Date of Certification | Certifier / Trainer |
Possession of a Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification; | | |
Required Experience, Skills, and/or Knowledge | Years of Experience | Year Skills Last Used |
A minimum of 10 years of IT, business, and industry experience; | | |
A minimum of three (3) years of leadership experience; | | |
A minimum of five (5) years managing complex projects in an enterprise environment; | | |
Demonstrated expertise with enterprise program management methodologies, tools, and best practices; | | |
A minimum of five (5) or more years utilizing project management software (Microsoft Project, Primavera, Jira) to track and maintain projects; | | |
A minimum of five (5) or more years of experience with project management methodologies and documentation; | | |
A minimum of five (5) or more years of experience in risk and issue management; | | |
A minimum of five (5) or more years of experience facilitating meetings and developing clear documentation; | | |
Experience in creating and presenting status reports to internal and external stakeholders; | | |
Ability to coordinate project teams, lead complex projects, and meet objectives; | | |
Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills; and | | |
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, to engage stakeholders at all levels. | | |
Preferred Qualifications | Years of Experience | Year Skills Last Used |
Proficiency with ServiceNow and DocuSign. | | |
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