Transformation Lead

Title Project Manager (On-site) Location Tallahassee, FL || Long-Term Required Skills and Experience 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager leading projects ranging from software development, hardware replacements, data migrations, strategic planning, and governance. Experience analyzing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending improvements to support strategic goals. Experience as an IT Project Manager for software development projects. Proficiency in eliciting requirements, documenting user stories, and defining acceptance criteria. Hands-on experience using Azure DevOps or GitHub for backlog management and tracking. Experience developing and executing user acceptance test cases. Strong knowledge of Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Feature Driven Design. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience with Earned Value, Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), and budget tracking and monitoring. Experience with Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, or similar project management tools. Strong leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams. Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence. Ability to support a tactical resource plan by mapping future demand to forecast project completions in the project portfolio. Preferred Skills and Experience Extensive experience in business process modeling and improvement. Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams and managing large-scale projects. Experience overseeing multiple project teams and managers, ensuring overall delivery achieves program goals. Deep understanding of data analysis techniques and tools. Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities. High proficiency in stakeholder management and communication. Experience with cloud computing and enterprise architecture. Experience with policy development and drafting legislative budget requests. Proficiency in project budget tracking and monitoring, as well as vendor management. Experience working in a government or public sector environment. Experience utilizing BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) to provide insights and support decision‑making. Primary Responsibilities Lead the Program or Project Team in the execution of activities by ensuring that required artifacts and required documentation evidencing the deliverables are created and maintained. Document and manage the scope, schedule, and budget to ensure projects are completed on time, are within budget, and meet expectations for quality. Review/approve the work plan of an external service provider or consultancy contracted to execute the project. Implement a project communication plan. Conduct risk assessment and mitigation. Monitor project activities, ensuring the currency, quality and integrity of information, while providing consistency in content and look and feel across the organization. Prepare the Project Management Plan within the timeframe specified by the Contract or Functional Manager. Develop the Project Management Plan using the Project Management Book of Knowledge Guide (PMBOK), Project Management Institute (PMI) standards, which covers how the project will be implemented and controlled to ensure success. Submit the Project Management Plan to the client Contract Manager for approval. At a minimum, the Project Management Plan must document the following: the approved project scope and scope exclusions; planning assumptions, constraints, and decisions; possible risks or issues and quality assurance standards, the staffing plan, including Project Team member roles and responsibilities; the project’s communication plan; and the change management plan including the process used to control scope, budget, and timeframes. Implement and follow project change management best practices to ensure smooth transitions and adherence to project goals. Develop business cases and feasibility studies to support project proposals and decision‑making. Create detailed functional specifications and user stories for development teams. Develop user stories, acceptance criteria, and maintain traceability in Azure DevOps or GitHub. Facilitate workshops and meetings to drive consensus and clarify requirements. Provide guidance and oversight during the development and testing phases to ensure alignment with business goals. Conduct gap analysis and impact assessment for system changes and enhancements. Support management activities, including training, communication, and user adoption strategies. Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including process flows, data models, and business rules. Perform quality assurance and validation to ensure solutions meet business needs and comply with standards. Provide ongoing support and expertise for business users, addressing issues and identifying opportunities for continuous improvement. Create and maintain technical documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Attend and participate in project meetings and provide regular status updates. Submit weekly project reports and time sheets. Education Bachelor s or master s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or another related field or equivalent work experience. Certification Project Management Professional (PMP), Certified Scrum Master (CSM), Business Analysis certifications (CBAP, PMI‑PBA), Certified Change Management Professional (CCMP), and ITIL Certification. Background & References Verifiable professional references will be required along with the resume; however, references will be checked/contacted after the interview and before the project starts. Level two background check will be done on the selected candidate for employment, criminal (State & Federal), education, and others as mandated by the client. Please make sure your resume and all other information provided are accurate. Any misrepresentation will mean permanent disqualification by the client. Equal employment opportunity employer. Contact View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr