Local to Florida_PMP certified Software Development Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION:

We are looking to fill a position for Project manager in Tallahassee FL.

Title Project Manager

Location Tallahassee, FL 32399

REQUIRED Tasks to be performed

· Work with software developers, business analysts, data analysts, and other technical and non-technical subject-matter experts to develop detailed project schedules.

· Manage and monitor project progress within the constraints of the project management plan, schedule, budget and resources. Proactively identify risks and issues affecting project schedules and objectives and appropriately escalate these issues, with recommendations, to senior managers. Effectively identify change and use appropriate protocols to manage and communication this change effectively.

· Collect, maintain and distribute project status meeting minutes to stakeholders

· Provide routine status reports and briefings to project team, customers and senior managers. Maintain ongoing and effective communications among all project stakeholders, both business and technical. Effectively coordinate resources and assignments among project assignees.

Mandatory Skills:

• 5+ years’ experience in IT project management, specifically in managing medium-to-large scale software application development projects.

• 5+ years’ experience in managing multiple projects concurrently.

• 5+ years’ experience in developing and maintaining detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project

• In-depth knowledge of the principles, theories, practices and techniques for managing the activities related to planning, managing and implementing software projects and programs

• Documented and proven ability to formulate project plans for managing and monitoring progress on software development projects; to think logically and to analyze and solve problems; compile, organize and analyze data; to evaluate and monitor projects, plans and schedules and implement corrective action plans;

• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (e.g., waterfall, iterative, agile, etc.)

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills

• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

• Strong customer service orientation

• PMP Certification

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other Information Technology major, or equivalent work experience.

This is an onsite position.