Senior IT Project Manager; PMP, Agile

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Employment Qualifications:

Applicants responding to this position must be a US Citizen and may be subjected to a government security investigation which requires possessing the ability to view classified government information, background checks and drug screening. All applicants applying must have lived in the US for the past 5 years and cannot have traveled out of the country more than 6 months (cumulatively) in the past five years.

(Military Service excluded). The Employer will not sponsor applicants for any employment visas, at hiring or in the future, including but not limited to H-1B visas. Corp-to-Corp or subcontract personnel will not be considered for this position.

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Job Type: Full-Time

Mid-Senior Level

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Travel:
None

Security

Clearance Required:

None

Lifescale Analytics is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to lead enterprise technology initiatives supporting the Florida Department of Transportation’s Office of Information Technology. This role will manage complex, cross-functional projects while coordinating technical teams, business stakeholders, and leadership to deliver high-impact IT solutions.

The ideal candidate combines Agile delivery leadership, strong project governance, and business analysis expertise to successfully drive projects from planning through implementation. This position requires someone who can manage multiple initiatives, communicate effectively with executive stakeholders, and ensure alignment with state technology standards and governance frameworks.

• Candidates must reside in Tallahassee, FL to work onsite full-time.
• Relocation expenses are not covered by the employer or client.

• The Office of Information Technology (OIT) is looking for a Project Manager that can work independently, has good communication and organization skills.
• The Project Manager must be able to follow State, Department, OIT and Application Services processes and procedures.
• This candidate must be a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI), have kept current with project management skills to include Agile.
• Has certification in one of the agile disciplines (Scrum, etc.), have a working understanding of Oversight Project Management responsibilities.
• Possess strong business analysis skills, as well as a general understanding of IT State procurement methods and practices.
• This Project Manager must have knowledge of the requirements of Rule 60GG-1, F.A.C. which establishes the project management and oversight standards the Department must adhere to when implementing technology projects.
• The candidate must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques.
• In this role, the Project Manager at times may be required to perform multiple roles of Project Manager and Business Analyst on one or multiple projects.
• The cross-disciplinary talent is a key component for this position.
• They must be able to manage multiple large and/or cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity that have a greater impact to the enterprise.

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Communication or other related field.
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with the Project Management Institute (PMI) is required.
• Current Agile certification such as CSM, CSP, PMI-ACP, Safe, Scaled Agile, DaD, or other such certifications is required.

• Six years of professional experience in Information Systems, Business Administration, or Communications.
• Experience managing project timelines, product roadmaps, product and sprint backlogs, sprints, and other Agile project management artifacts is required.
• Use of Microsoft Azure Dev Ops and/or other agile management tools is required.
• Knowledge of FDOT business areas and financial or other processes is highly desired.
• Experience with public speaking, training, or communicating detailed information to…