Senior IT Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Senior IT Project Manager (PMP Required)

Client: Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)
Location: Tallahassee, FL 32308
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (On-site and Remote)
Employment Type: Contract
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM ET
Contract Duration: Long-term engagement; contract framework extends through September 30, 2028, subject to purchase order terms.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to support the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), Division of Enterprise Innovation and Technology Project Management Office (PMO).

The selected candidate will lead and coordinate complex IT initiatives, including the Rural Health Transformation Project , ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with state project management standards.

This position requires strong project governance, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and technical project delivery experience. The ideal candidate will have experience managing enterprise IT projects in Agile environments and using Azure DevOps.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead IT project planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure activities.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive IT project plans, including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), schedules, resource allocations, and associated costs.
• Develop the initial project plan within two weeks of the contracted start date.
• Coordinate multiple project phases to ensure successful implementation of system enhancements and new technology solutions.
• Ensure compliance with AHCA Project Management Office (PMO) standards and established project governance requirements.
• Maintain compliance with Florida Administrative Code Rule 60GG-1 and the Agency's Information Systems Development Methodology (ISDM).
• Identify, document, track, and mitigate project risks, issues, dependencies, and barriers.
• Facilitate project meetings, document key decisions, and distribute meeting minutes and action items.
• Coordinate activities across business stakeholders, IT teams, vendors, contractors, and Agency leadership.
• Develop and maintain project communication plans and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Coordinate system design, testing, pilot activities, and implementation planning.
• Develop training plans and coordinate preparation of user training materials.
• Prepare weekly project status reports identifying accomplishments, upcoming milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate project documentation using Agency-approved templates and repositories.
• Support Agile project management practices and utilize Azure DevOps for project tracking and coordination.
• Ensure adherence to Agency information security policies, confidentiality requirements, and HIPAA standards.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of professional experience managing IT projects using Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies and the current Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• Demonstrated experience working with Agile project management frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps .
• Strong experience developing and managing IT project plans, schedules, budgets, and Work Breakdown Structures.
• Experience managing project risks, issues, change requests, and mitigation strategies.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional technical teams and external vendors.
• Experience preparing executive-level project status reports and governance documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, leadership, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work within a hybrid schedule and attend on-site meetings in Tallahassee as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Business analysis experience.
• Experience managing large-scale enterprise software implementation or modernization initiatives.
• Previous experience supporting Florida state government agencies or public-sector IT projects.
• Familiarity with Florida Administrative Code Rule 60GG-1 and government IT project oversight requirements.
• Experience supporting healthcare-related IT initiatives.
• Familiarity with HIPAA, information security requirements, and regulated data environments.
• Experience working with Microsoft Azure, Office 365, SharePoint, and related enterprise technologies.

Work Location and Schedule

The position follows a hybrid work arrangement, with both remote work and on-site responsibilities at:

Florida Agency for Health Care Administration
2727 Mahan Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32308

The Agency may require additional on-site attendance for project meetings, milestones, or operational needs. The hybrid schedule is subject to change based on Agency requirements.

Additional Requirements

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must successfully complete applicable background screening requirements.
• Must complete required Agency security awareness and HIPAA training.
• Must comply with AHCA information security standards and confidentiality policies.
• Must be able to meet weekly project reporting and documentation requirements.

Company Description

About Spartan X Corp

Spartan X Corp is a veteran-owned technology and professional services company. Since 2013, we've delivered program management, IT staffing, cloud and technology solutions, operational support, and specialized consulting to government agencies, commercial organizations, and growing businesses. We also build and operate our own products, including Automic Trades and Velox-Garage. We value accountability, initiative, clear communication, and people who deliver measurable results independently.

Spartan X Corp is an equal opportunity employer and contracting organization. We consider all qualified applicants and independent contractors without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Company Description

About Spartan X CorpSpartan X Corp is a veteran-owned technology and professional services company. Since 2013, we've delivered program management, IT staffing, cloud and technology solutions, operational support, and specialized consulting to government agencies, commercial organizations, and growing businesses. We also build and operate our own products, including Automic Trades and Velox-Garage. We value accountability, initiative, clear communication, and people who deliver measurable results independently.Spartan X Corp is an equal opportunity employer and contracting organization. We consider all qualified applicants and independent contractors without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.