IT Project Manager

Kentucky AG; Tallahassee (FL); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in Florida is looking for an IT Project Manager to oversee large-scale projects. The ideal candidate will ensure successful project execution, manage teams, and utilize project management tools. This primarily remote position requires a bachelor's degree and several years of relevant experience, preferably in managing IT projects across various levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience.
• Experience managing IT projects at various levels is preferred.
• Effective use of project management standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in defining project goals and deliverables.
• Track work breakdown structures and team assignments.
• Conduct outreach and training to improve practices.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

Job ID: 59763

Position Number: 00083332

Job Title: IT Project Manager

Department: Northwest Regional Data Center

Location: Tallahassee, FL

Responsibilities

Founded in 1972 and based in Tallahassee, Florida, NWRDC is the State’s leading computing provider in both educational and governmental communities. With a robust, reliable and secure facility, NWRDC offers a superior infrastructure for system support and application hosting. We also provide 24 x 7 management support for responding to disasters, ensuring uptime, and providing business continuity. Governed by a policy board comprised of our customers, we utilize a shared-cost model to provide leading-edge technology solutions at affordable pricing. As a public institution and auxiliary of Florida State University, NWRDC has long been synonymous with high quality, affordable customer service.

This role involves the work of assuring the successful execution and completion of large-scale projects using project management standards, processes, and tools. The Project Manager leads project teams in clearly defining project goals, deliverables, risks, and critical success factors; understanding and using project portfolio management and project management tools and systems; in executing project coordination processes in the context of those systems; and in tracking work breakdown structures, team member assignments, and the status of individual tasks. The Project Manager conducts outreach and training as needed to improve project management practices in the organization.

Leads project teams in executing project processes and effectively uses project portfolio management and project management tools and systems.

Conducts outreach and training as needed to improve project management practices in the organization.

Assure the successful execution and completion of large-scale projects using project management standards, processes, and tools.

Leads project teams in clearly defining project goals, deliverables, risks, and critical success factors.

Leads project teams in the tracking of work breakdown structures, team member assignments, and the status of individual tasks. Perform other duties as assigned.

Participates in approved professional development opportunities per NWRDC's policy. Professional development and training are defined as learning undertaken by the employee to maintain and advance their skills, knowledge and competencies, specifically as they relate and add value to the job and workplace.

NWRDC provides support for a wide range of state and local government, as well K- 20 organizations across the State of Florida. These organizations are dependent on NWRDC in order to accomplish their missions. This requires NWRDC to maintain services 24x7, even during times of crisis or emergency. As such, all NWRDC staff are considered essential staff for operations of the State of Florida.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and four years of related experience or a combination of appropriate post high school education and experience equal to eight years.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer experience managing IT projects at various levels.

Considerations

This is an A&P position.

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.

Primarily Remote - This position has been designated as eligible for primarily remote based on the current position/job functions. Employees are required to live in the Tallahassee area and report to campus as needed.

How to Apply

If qualified and interested in a specific vacancy as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu.

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include work history and all education details (if applicable).

Equal Employment Opportunity

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.