Senior IT Project Leader

About This Job

Do you enjoy being an excellent software application supervisor, love what you do and want to make a difference? Join our mission to empower Louisiana’s teachers with retirement security and exceptional service. At TRSL, we’re passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of our state’s teachers. As an Application Leader at TRSL, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that leverages cutting‑edge Microsoft .Net

technologies, including ASP.NET, .NET CORE, C#, JavaScript Frameworks, REST API services, Web API, and more. Our collaborative environment is built around Agile SCRUM methodologies, ensuring our development processes are efficient, effective, and adaptable. We’re committed to your growth and success. From day one, you’ll receive comprehensive training, challenging projects, and opportunities to develop into a top‑notch Software Project Leader. Our goal is to foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and continuous learning, where every team member can thrive and contribute to the development of next‑generation software for our agency.

• Service – All Louisianans have benefited from teachers that inspire and encourage us. At TRSL we give back to our state’s teachers by providing retirement security and excellent service.
• Culture – We value and support employees through open communication, professional development, recognition, and by creating a sense of community.
• Growth – TRSL encourages professional growth in a number of ways including professional development plans and career progression groups through SCS. We also offer financial assistance for professional certifications and postsecondary/graduate‑level courses.
• Benefits – TRSL offers a generous benefits package including: a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post‑retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, etc.
• Location – TRSL is conveniently located near the I‑10 / I‑12 split on Essen Lane, away from the congestion of downtown Baton Rouge.

• Deep understanding of Agile principles, practices, and tools (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Knowledge of project management frameworks, methodologies, and tools (e.g., PMI, Waterfall).
• Strong supervision and leadership skills are required to lead our team of software developers.
• While relevant certifications are preferred, we value experience and skills.
• Continuous learner, takes initiative, and understands what it takes to get outstanding customer satisfaction.
• Adaptable with the ability to work well under pressure and changing priorities.
• Dependable, with a personal commitment to quality and professionalism at all times.
• Communicate Effectively – Provide regular updates on project progress, timelines, and any changes or challenges.
• Prioritize Tasks – Manage competing demands and prioritize tasks effectively to ensure timely delivery of software applications.
• Focus on delivering high‑quality results, meeting deadlines, and exceeding expectations.
• Self‑awareness – recognize strengths, weaknesses, and emotions in oneself and others.
• Energetic – brings enthusiasm and direction to the team.
• Driven – works with a sense of urgency in all tasks.

Six years of experience in information technology; OR
Six years of full‑time work experience in any field plus four years of experience in information technology; OR
An associate’s degree in information technology plus four years of experience in information technology; OR
A bachelor’s degree plus four years of experience in information technology; OR
A bachelor’s degree with twenty‑four semester hours in an information technology, computer science, engineering, mathematics, or business analytics field plus three years of experience in information technology; OR
A master’s degree plus three years of experience in information technology.

Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six…