Sr. Project Manager

Consultant PositionScope of WorkRequired consultant experience, shall include:PMP CertificationExperience managing IT projects (7 or more years)Experience in FLAIR or other Financial Systems infrastructure (7 or more years)Preferred Experience:Knowledge of / Experience with implementation of PALM SystemProven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timelineInfluences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.Adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstaclesExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with othersExperience managing diverse stakeholders and project teamsAbility to communicate technical information verbally and in writingAbility to manage and resolve conflicts or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative impactProven ability to solve problems creativelyExcellent analytical skillsExcellent problem-solving skillsAbility to research and investigate problems and develop viable solutionsKnowledge of project management software tools, methodologies, and best practicesKnowledge of the Florida Information Technology Project Management and Oversight Standards - Rules 60GG-1.001 through 60GG-1.009, F.A.C.Knowledge of ISO / IEC 20000 Information Technology Service ManagementKnowledge of MS Office SuiteKnowledge of Microfocus PPMExperience / knowledge of a wide range of information technologyExperience with PALM planning or implementationExperience with FLAIR or other financial system technologiesKnowledge/experience of all aspects of FLAIR including Chart of AccountsExperience working with developers remediating / replacing parts of Agency Business SystemsExperience with Visio diagrams for process flow documentationExperience with SmartsheetExperience with Microsoft Office 365Required Duties and Responsibilities of Consultant shall include but are not limited to:Manage all aspects of the implementation of PALM across the enterprise with little to no downtimeManage all aspects of the integration of PALM across all programs of the DepartmentIntegration management: Developing a project management plan; directing and managing all work for the project; monitoring and controlling the project work and managing any necessary changes; facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goalsScope management: Defining and managing scope, creating a work breakdown structure (WBS), and requirements; validating and controlling the scope of the projectTime management: Planning, defining, and developing schedules, activities, estimating resources and activity durations; monitor the progress of a project; compare actual performance against planned/scheduled performance; adjusts schedule / resources to ensure that key milestones are reachedCost management: Planning and estimating costs, and determining budgets; managing the project’s budget; identifying, planning, and coordinating required procurementsQuality management: Planning and identifying quality requirements; performing all aspects of managing quality; controlling the quality of deliverablesHuman Resource management: Planning and identifying human resource needs; selecting, developing, managing, and coordinating a project team made up of multiple programs within customer and Vendor staffCommunications management: Planning and managing all aspects of project communications; define the content and the format of project communications / reports based on information requirements of specific stakeholders or groups; ensure appropriate documentation is created/updated throughout the project processes; provide knowledge transfer to technical and non-technical staff as neededRisk management: Planning for and identifying potential risks; performing qualitative and quantitative risk analysis; planning risk mitigation strategies; implementing and managing mitigation strategiesStakeholder management: Coordinating and maintaining stakeholders from a variety of customer and external entities and the public; planning and managing stakeholder expectationsManaging the project(s) in accordance with the requirements the Florida Information Technology Project Management and Oversight Standards - Rules 60GG-1.001 through 60GG-1.009, F.A.C. Providing all documentation required.Follow all Department, ISP, and team defined standards and proceduresPerforms other related duties, as requiredEducation/Certifications:Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS) or other technology related field.