IT Project Manager

The Charlotte Observer Publishing Company; Tallahassee (FL); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Northwest Regional Data Center is seeking an IT Project Manager in Tallahassee, FL. In this role, you will lead project teams to ensure the successful execution and management of IT projects. Ideal candidates have a bachelor's degree and at least four years of relevant experience, with a strong background in project management and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of related experience in project management.
• Experience managing IT projects preferred.
• Ability to improve project management practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in defining project goals and tracking tasks.
• Conduct outreach and training to improve project practices.
• Ensure successful completion of large-scale projects.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.