Project Manager

Job Purpose:

The Department of Children and Families (the "Department" or "DCF") is seeking qualified candidates that will assist the Office of Information Technology (OITS) in their daily operations, support, and services. The services requested in the following Collaboration will be procured in accordance with the Department of Management Services (DMS) State Term Contract (STC).

About the Candidate:

Qualifications

Education - Bachelor s or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field. Or equivalent work experience. (Required).

Certifications: Salesforce, AI (Highly Suggested)

Programming Languages: Python, LLMs (Highly Suggested)

Required Experience

1. 7+ years of experience in Project Management Principles, Understanding of methodologies like Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Lean. Familiarity with project life cycle, from planning and execution to monitoring, controlling, and closure.

2. 7+ years of experience in Knowledge of how to identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact project success.

3. 7+ years of experience in familiarity with quality standards and processes to ensure project deliverables meet expected quality benchmarks.

4. 5+ years of experience in project management software tools like ADO, MS Project, or JIRA.

5. 3+ years of experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost management.

6. Experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and in applying AI technologies appropriately within projects to support business objectives and enhance project outcomes.

7. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.

8. Ability to analyze situations, data, and feedback to make informed decisions.

9. capability to adjust to changing project scopes, deadlines, and requirements smoothly.

10. Ability to mediate disputes within the team or with external parties to maintain a positive working environment.

11. Ability to provide excellent customer support; meticulous quality of work and work product.

Primary Job Duties and Tasks

Project Planning and Scheduling: Create detailed project plans that outline the scope, resources required, timelines, and milestones. Use project management software to keep track of progress and adjust schedules as needed.

Resource Management: Allocate team members and technology resources to different tasks and projects based on their skills, experience, and project requirements. Ensure optimal use of resources to meet project goals within budget.

Budget Management: Develop and manage the project budget, including estimating costs for software, hardware, and human resources. Monitor spending to ensure the project remains within budget and make adjustments as necessary.

Stakeholder Communication: Regularly update stakeholders, including team members, leadership, and external partners, on project progress, challenges, and changes. Use clear and concise communication to manage expectations and keep everyone informed.

Risk Management: Identify potential risks to the project timeline, budget, or quality. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact and prepare contingency plans for critical risks.

Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality of deliverables, ensuring they meet project specifications and standards. Implement quality assurance practices, such as code reviews, testing protocols, and performance evaluations, to maintain high-quality outputs.

Change Management: Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and resources efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption. Assess the impact of changes, update project plans accordingly, and communicate changes to all stakeholders.

Vendor Management: Negotiate with vendors and suppliers for software, hardware, and services. Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services within agreed budgets and specifications.

Team Leadership and Development: Lead the project team, providing guidance, motivation, and support. Foster a collaborative environment, resolve conflicts, and facilitate professional development opportunities for team members.

Project Closure and Evaluation: Upon project completion, conduct a project closure meeting to gather feedback, document lessons learned, and release project resources. Evaluate project success against initial goals and objectives and prepare a final report for stakeholders.

About ArnAmy, Inc.:

ArnAmy, Inc. is a leading information technology consulting and software development firm in Tallahassee, FL since 2007. ArnAmy has been providing high quality services to clients and prides itself in implementing dependable solutions to ensure client's success. ArnAmy is formed and led by principle centered leaders with Subject Matter Expertise in all disciplines of Information Technology. Company has proven record of 100% successful projects and 100% satisfied clients, and employees. We are inviting bright professionals with integrity and have passion to achieve higher goals to join our award winning (Tallahassee s BEST in IT Solutions 2017 &2016) excellent and talented team.

ArnAmy, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or marital status. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

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