System Project Consultant

The System Project Consultant will manage complex projects that support the Agency's business needs by following industry standard project methodologies. The incumbent will ensure that the project team delivers high-quality solutions that meet business needs. The role requires collaboration with the project sponsor to determine project vision and scope, articulating the conceptual, logical, and physical design of the solution, and developing and managing a project schedule for the full project life cycle.

What You Will Do

The System Project Consultant will conduct planning, scheduling, and implementation activities to complete project goals, work with project team members to identify tasks needed to complete the project, estimate the level of effort to complete tasks, and assign tasks to team members. The incumbent will also ensure that the project team complies with IT PMO processes, technical standards, and documentation standards.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools to effectively manage IT projects from initiation through project closure. The incumbent should be skilled with application lifecycle management and/or project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and Microsoft Project, and be able to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff and all levels of management.

Requirements

• One (1) year of professional experience managing projects using the Project Management Institutes' methodologies and best practices.
• Knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools to effectively manage IT projects from initiation through project closure.
• Skilled with application lifecycle management and/or project management tools such as Azure DevOps, Jira, and Microsoft Project.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical staff and all levels of management.

Benefits

• Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
• Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
• Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
• Training opportunities
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Shared Savings Program for select medical services
• Lower copays for prescription drugs
• Health and Wellness discounts