Systems Project Administrator-SES - 48003450

Other; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Florida Department of Education's Project Management Office is seeking a senior project manager to lead enterprise-scale initiatives, manage project managers and business analysts, and ensure delivery within scope, budget, and timeline in Tallahassee.

You will apply PM principles, coordinate across divisions, and mentor staff while advancing continuous improvement initiatives, with emphasis on governance, reporting, and risk management.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of professional project management experience with demonstrated leadership of projects.
• Knowledge of project management principles, Florida Administrative Code Rule 60GG-1, budgeting, and planning.
• Strong leadership, delegation, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently and using project management tools (MS Project, PPM Pro).
• Foundational understanding of IT systems, software development concepts, and project delivery frameworks.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or related field; PMP certification.

Skills

PM leadership

Stakeholder communication

Team leadership

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

PPM Pro

Job description

This position leads enterprise-level projects within the Florida Department of Education's Project Management Office, managing project managers and business analysts while ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and timeline. The role requires strong project governance oversight, stakeholder communication, and team leadership to support departmental priorities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of professional project management experience with demonstrated leadership of projects
• Knowledge of project management principles, Florida Administrative Code Rule 60GG-1, budgeting, and planning
• Strong leadership, delegation, conflict resolution, and communication skills
• Experience managing multiple projects concurrently and using project management tools (MS Project, PPM Pro)
• Foundational understanding of IT systems, software development concepts, and project delivery frameworks
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, or related field; PMP certification