IT Project Manager

Position Objective

IT Project Manager (Team Leader). This role will support the Department’s Technology Transformation initiative by leading and managing a diverse portfolio of information technology projects.

The selected Project Manager will collaborate closely with OATS and other FDACS stakeholders to deliver projects spanning software development, hardware replacements, governance initiatives, data security, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, advanced project management expertise, and excellent communication skills.

Background

Our Client requires a seasoned IT Project Manager to oversee a wide range of technology initiatives, including software development, infrastructure upgrades, business intelligence, information security, governance, and strategic planning. This role serves as a critical bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, ensuring that requirements are clearly defined, aligned with project objectives, and delivered successfully.

Projects will be executed using Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Feature Driven Design, with work tracked through Azure DevOps or GitHub.

Scope of Work

The Contractor shall provide an experienced Project Manager to:

• Lead and manage IT projects including software development, hardware replacements, data migrations, strategic planning, and governance initiatives

• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM), Cost Performance Index (CPI), and Schedule Performance Index (SPI) for budget tracking and performance monitoring

• Utilize project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or Trello

• Deliver projects using Agile Scrum and Feature Driven Design methodologies

• Elicit, analyze, and document detailed business and functional requirements

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops to gather and validate requirements

• Create and maintain UML, BPMN, and process flow diagrams

• Develop and manage user stories and acceptance criteria in Azure DevOps or GitHub

• Coordinate and support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) activities

• Identify, document, and mitigate project risks and issues

• Collaborate with Business Analysts and technical teams to ensure alignment with business objectives

• Ensure compliance with PMBOK and Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices

• Adhere to FDACS and State of Florida project management standards and guidelines

Contractor Responsibilities

The Project Manager will be responsible for:

• Analyzing business processes, systems, and workflows to identify improvement opportunities

• Gathering, documenting, and validating business requirements

• Managing project change control and transition activities

• Developing business cases, feasibility studies, and functional specifications

• Creating and maintaining comprehensive documentation, including SOPs and technical artifacts

• Conducting gap analysis and impact assessments

• Supporting training, communication, and user adoption initiatives

• Providing quality assurance to ensure solutions meet business needs and standards

• Coaching and mentoring OATS and FDACS staff

• Attending project meetings and providing regular status updates

• Submitting weekly project status reports and timesheets

Security Requirements

Contractor personnel must comply with all FDACS security and confidentiality requirements, including:

1. Successful completion of a Level 2 background check (paid by the Department)

2. Execution of confidentiality and data use agreements

3. Completion of FDACS ethics and security awareness training within 15 calendar days of start date

4. CJIS Certification

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as an IT Project Manager leading software development, infrastructure, data migration, strategic planning, and governance projects

• Experience managing IT software development projects

• Strong background in requirements elicitation, user stories, and acceptance criteria

• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub

• Experience developing and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT)

• Proficiency in Agile Scrum and Feature Driven Design

• Experience with Earned Value, CPI, SPI, and budget tracking

• Experience using Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar tools

• Strong leadership and cross-functional team management skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience with BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau

Preferred Qualifications

• Extensive experience in business process modeling and improvement

• Proven success managing large-scale, cross-functional initiatives

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills

• Experience with cloud computing and enterprise architecture

• Experience in vendor management and project financial oversight

• Familiarity with policy development and legislative budget processes

• Prior experience working in a government or public-sector environment