FDC- SYSTEMS PROJECT CONSULTANT - 70013629 - CENTRAL OFFICE

Requisition No: 825863 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC- SYSTEMS PROJECT CONSULTANT - 70013629 - CENTRAL OFFICE

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70013629 

Salary:  $68,602.82 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 04/30/2024 

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***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

Systems Project Consultant – 70013629

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Central Office in the Office of Information Technology.

“Multiple vacancies will be filled from this advertisement”

Salary Rate: $68,602.82 annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages projects from initiation through closure phases.
• Manages project resources and participates in project activities.
• Creates, manages and adheres to project management plans consistent with PMO standards. 
• Creates, manages and adheres to detailed project management schedules.
• Assists other project managers with data collection, meeting facilitation, documentation and other project needs.
• Collects and documents detailed business requirements.
• Assists with daily, weekly and monthly PMO operational tasks and reporting.
• Manages project and/or project teams with the ability to lead, communicate and provide written documentation.
• Leads and coordinates IT and stakeholder meetings regarding project management processes, governance, methodologies and statuses.
• Leads or participates in meetings with all-level of stakeholders.
• Manages factors that affect change to ensure projects remain within approved schedule, scope and budget.
• Works with stakeholders to identify and document project requirements, scope and other applicable project documents.
• Works to ensure projects adhere to PMO standards.
• Leads team meetings to assess risk, identify conflicts, barriers and issues.
• Assists in the development of new, and refinement of established, IT policies, procedures, practices and methods.
• Coordinates the activities in the planning, scheduling, and implementation of information systems or projects which include gathering user requirements, leading business requirements gathering sessions (JADs), defining As-Is, To-Be, and other business requirements, organizing user test plans, and performing quality analysis and control.
• Analyzes business processes, policies, and procedures and reports findings.
• Leads or participates in regular meetings with technical personnel to review progress of projects and provide updates.
• Maintains project artifacts in accordance with PMO standards and other documentation as necessary to ensure compliance with chapter 60GG-1, Florida Administrative Code.
• Assists and participates in the IT Governance process within the Department.
• Analyzes IT Governance Demands.
• Collaborates with external business units with inquiries and facilitate Governance duties.
• Participates in and improves upon IT Service Management processes and services.
• Monitors small project efforts and assists OIT staff by creating templates, process flows, user guides, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of project management principles and practices
• Knowledge of governance process and technology services.
• Ability to effective communication, both verbal and written, with a wide range of audiences.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and staff of all levels.
• Ability to manage stakeholder expectations.
• Ability to attend staff meetings.
• Ability to prioritize project work.
• Ability to process information logically.
• Ability to work with and facilitate cross-functional teams and work groups.
• Ability to lead group discussions and manage conflict to achieve meeting objectives.
• Ability to proactively identify problems and generate solutions.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and quickly adjust to changing priorities.
• Ability to analyze organizational operating practices or procedures.
• Ability to communicate technical information.
• Ability to confer with other departmental heads to coordinate activities.
• Ability to consult with managerial or supervisory personnel.
• Ability to develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards.
• Ability to direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff.
• Ability to make presentations.
• Ability to conduct or lead staff meetings.
• Ability to oversee execution of organizational or program policies.
• Ability to plan and organize work.
• Ability to prepare reports for management.
• Ability to resolve personnel problems or grievances.
• Ability to use conflict resolution techniques.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills.
• Strong customer service focus.
• Ability to work with cross-business teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Visio.
• Knowledge of ServiceNow platform.
• Knowledge of Project Management Methodologies, including, but not limited to: Waterfall, Agile and Scrum

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or another related field from an accredited college or university.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Insititute (PMI).
• Minimum of 3 years of project management experience using Project Management Institute’s (PMI) methodologies and best practices.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in IT Projects as a Project Manager or related duties.
• Knowledge and experience working with the ServiceNow platform.
• Experience managing IT projects in accordance with Rule 60GG-1, FL Administrative Code.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.