Project Manager

Advanced Systems Design is seeking a Project Manager for our client located in Montgomery, AL
This position is onsite in Montgomery, AL, and requires in-person availability starting on day 1.

Job Overview
Our client, a State of Alabama agency, is seeking an IT Project Manager with a strong systems administration background to lead and deliver technology initiatives. This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The person in this role will report to a single agency manager and own projects from start to finish with minimal supervision. You will partner closely with the Alabama Office of Information Technology (OIT) and third-party vendors to deliver projects on time, within scope, and with minimal disruption to agency operations. Your hands-on technical experience in Microsoft 365 and cloud platforms will help you plan realistically, hold vendors accountable, and communicate credibly with technical teams.

Project Management

Lead IT projects and initiatives from planning through delivery, managing scope, schedules, risks, dependencies, and deliverables

Develop project plans, timelines, and work breakdowns, and keep them current as priorities change

Prepare status reports, meeting agendas, and action item follow-ups for agency leadership and stakeholders

Plan and manage migrations, upgrades, and rollouts, including communication, testing, and cutover coordination

Identify risks and issues early, and elevate to your manager with clear options and recommendations

Document lessons learned and maintain project records

Stakeholder, OIT, and Vendor Management

Serve as the primary point of contact between the agency, OIT, and third-party vendors

Coordinate vendor work, review deliverables, and track progress against statements of work and schedules

Facilitate meetings across technical and non-technical stakeholders and drive decisions to closure

Translate technical details into clear updates for leadership, and business needs into clear requirements for technical teams

Technical Support and Systems Administration

Apply hands-on knowledge of Microsoft 365 (Exchange Online, Teams, OneDrive, Entra ID, Intune) to plan, validate, and support project work

Work with AWS and/or Azure environments to support cloud-related projects, including access, configuration, and migration activities

Step in on administration tasks, troubleshooting, and documentation when projects require it

Help ensure project outcomes meet state security policies and standards

Required Qualifications

7+ years of Project Manager experience in IT, including hands-on systems administration

Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating IT projects, including schedules, scope, risks, and status reporting (formal PM certification not required)

Working knowledge of Microsoft 365 administration

Working experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure

Experience managing vendors and working with cross-functional teams

Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and manage your own workload

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work on-site in Montgomery, AL for the duration of the contract

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with SharePoint administration or SharePoint Online

Prior experience supporting state or local government, or other public sector environments

Experience working with a central IT organization such as the Alabama OIT

Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project methodologies

Familiarity with ITIL or similar service management practices

Experience with project tools such as Microsoft Project, Planner, Smartsheet, or Jira

Relevant certifications, such as CAPM, CompTIA Project+, Microsoft 365 Certified, Azure or AWS Certified

PMP is a plus but not required

Education Required

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Advanced Systems Design, Inc. is:

A leading Information Technology provider for Federal, State & Local government agencies.

A certified minority-owned small business government contractor with capabilities related to Public Health IT, Criminal Justice, Transportation, and Defense.

A certified service-disabled veteran-owned company with a proud 46-year track record of providing successful innovative solutions for our government customers.

A drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.

Applicants who have a signed offer of employment or contractor agreement are subject to:

the pre-employment testing protocol:

background investigation

drug screening

Our Employees:

Are actively working on next-generation technology projects with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, CDC, and a wide array of Federal, State, and Local agencies throughout the United States

Are eligible for wide-ranging benefits and perks, including but not limited to:

Comprehensive Health Insurance with PPO and HDHP/HSA options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Short/Long-Term Disability

Group Life Insurance - Company Paid

Voluntary Life Insurance

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (Vacation/Sick)

Holiday Pay - Company Paid Federal Holidays

Professional Certification Incentive Plan

Employee Referral Plan

Technology Exposure

For additional information regarding Advanced Systems Design, please check out our WEBSITE or click HERE for all current job openings.

Advanced Systems Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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