Program Manager (Sr. Manager Level)

Largeton Group; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Largeton Group is seeking a Program Manager (Sr. Manager Level) in Tallahassee, FL. The role, starting July 1, 2026, requires 10+ years in IT and a project management certification. Candidates should be available on-site; remote work may be considered.

Responsibilities include strategic alignment of projects, governance establishment, and oversight of project budgets. The ideal candidate will possess strong negotiation skills and a solid understanding of Florida State Agency IT Projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience.
• 5 years managing IT program area.

Responsibilities

• Ensure alignment of projects with Department's goals.
• Measure program benefits post-completion.
• Manage dependencies between interlocking projects.
• Establish project governance and standards.
• Facilitate daily project communication.

Skills

IT program and project management

Negotiation and stakeholder management

Technical writing

Document version control

Procurement procedures

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Business Administration, or related fields

Project Management certification

Job description

Overview

JOB TITLE: Program Manager (Sr. Manager Level)

LOCATION: ONSITE, Office of Information Technology, 4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399

DURATION: Start July 1, 2026 for one year with two separate one-year renewals. This is a part-time role with an estimated 1,040 hours.

Responsibilities

• General Program Manager Activities
  • Strategic Alignment: Ensure the collective output of all projects aligns with the Department's goals and objectives.
  • Benefits Realization: Measure whether the program improves the business after the individual projects are completed.
  • Cross-Project Dependency Mapping: Manage interlocking pieces where the output of one project is required for another.
  • Stakeholder Political Management: Navigate high-level executive relationships and board-level expectations, not day-to-day management.
  • Program Governance: Establish standards, reporting structures, and rules of engagement for all project managers under the program.
  • Resource Capacity Planning: Shift budgets and personnel between projects to support high-priority initiatives.
• General Project Manager Activities
  • Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Creation: Decompose projects into tasks for execution.
  • Critical Path Management: Identify sequence of tasks that determines project duration.
  • Task-level Resource Leveling: Assign individuals to tasks to manage workload.
  • Technical Quality Control: Inspect deliverables to ensure they meet technical specifications.
  • Project Budget Tracking: Monitor expenses and invoices against project budgets.
  • Daily Stand-ups and Scrums: Facilitate daily communication to remove blockers.
  • Project Reporting: Provide weekly status updates and requested reports to stakeholders.
  • Project Artifacts: Produce BRD, TRD/specifications, wireframes/UI/UX, and related artifacts.

Qualifications

• Possess professional and technical skills to perform IT program and project management.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in IT, with at least 3 years of leadership experience and 5 years managing an IT program area.
• On-site availability at the Department's location (4040 Esplanade Way, Tallahassee, FL) is preferred; remote work may be considered. Travel costs are not reimbursed.
• Educational Requirements:
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Business Administration, or other related fields, or equivalent work experience.
  • Project Management certification is required.
• Expertise in technical writing and documentation.
• Competency in document version control and collaborative document management.
• Solid understanding of procurement procedures.
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with Florida State Agency IT Projects.
• Experience with Florida legislative reporting practices (e.g., Operational Work Plans, spend plans).