Project Manager

At Capital Technology Alliance, we believe changing the future of technology means valuing people. We are committed to building a collaborative, high-performing environment where professionals are empowered to deliver meaningful impact. Our teams work on challenging, often high-visibility initiatives that support mission-critical systems, enterprise modernization efforts, and data-driven decision-making. CTA is proud to demonstrate a high renewal rate with our employees and contractors. We place a high value on expertise. That's why CTA is committed to paying top rates in the industry and connecting you with positions and flexible engagement options that match your skills and professional goals. Job Duties: Actively participate as a key member of the project team. Coordinate contract management efforts, including ensuring deliverables and milestones are met. Participate in the development, implementation, and maintenance of project documentation, strategies, and plans. Provide problem-solving expertise and complex analysis of project risks and opportunities. Monitor project status and elevate any changes that may inhibit project success. Track key project milestones and make suggestions for adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers. Assists with project communication. Participates in the development, implementation, and maintenance of project documentation, strategies, and plans. Helps in the preparation of informational items to support grant applications, budget requests, and support documentation required by the Governor's Office and Legislature. Assists with the coordination of resources between the Project Managers. Works with users and developers to understand business requirements. Participates in testing efforts with various system stakeholders and other applications. Leads and participates in team meetings, stakeholder meetings, and technical meetings. Supports the project team and performs other duties as assigned. Creates and updates documentation as required by the project team. Ensures the project and associated documentation comply with the State of Florida's 60GG-1 Project Management and Oversight standards. Required Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years’ IT work experience, including 2 or more years managing projects. Experience with cloud-based solutions and architecture. Experience with collaboration tools. Must have excellent communication with management both within and across organizations to ensure smooth running of the Projects Office. Excellent communication skills; both written and oral with technical and non-technical staff, and all levels of management. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of applications (including Microsoft Project) and/or familiar with project management technology tools. Ability to maintain detailed project plans (scope, project management processes, and work breakdown structures). Experience with meeting facilitation and documentation. Experience creating and presenting internal and external status reports and detailed status reports suitable for presentation to the Legislature and Steering Committees. Proven ability to lead a project team and effectively conduct the project to meet project objectives. Ability to identify priorities and keep staff focused on priority tasks as directed by clients' Project Managers. Ability to identify the scope of the project and report scope creep. Experience with criminal justice technology. Aptitude for nurturing a collaborative, upbeat, positive working environment that values creativity and innovation. Education and Certifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field or equivalent work experience. Must have Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. #J-18808-Ljbffr