OPS Information Technology Project Manager I

This OPS Information Technology Project Manager I position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating prioritization and execution of project activities from start to finish, including helping drive team motivation and performance.  The project manager implements "rightsized" project management processes and assists with planning, scheduling, communications, issue and feature tracking, change management, risk management, cost, and scope control. The position helps track project metrics while focusing on business objectives, stakeholder/customer satisfaction, and overall project benefit realization.

The I.T. project manager also helps staff committees, leads team meetings, provides status updates, organizes team materials, and keeps project dashboards and tracking information current.

The primary duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
•    Coordinates and assists with information systems program application projects and
studies. 
•    Consult with business users regarding application requirements. Collaborate with external entities, such as other agencies and departments, on technical projects.
•    Conducts training on various technology systems; creates training documentation, course materials, etc.
•    Assists with feasibility studies, analysis, and planning for IT projects.
•    Communicate with internal and external justice system partners and stakeholders and attends staff and other professional meetings to exchange information.
•    Performs IT related organizational, systems, problem-solving, statistical, and graphical analyses as required to provide operational support.

Additional relevant experience may substitute for the recommended educational level on a year-for-year basis. 

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, business management, finance, information technology, computer science or a closely related field. 

Additional relevant education may substitute for the recommended experience on a year-for-year basis, excluding supervisory experience.

Two years of related work experience.

To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

• Submit a complete and accurate application profile, which includes essential information such as dates of service, reasons for leaving, and other qualifications.
• Ensure that all employment history and detailed information about work experience are included in the application. This should encompass military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, and any other relevant experiences, along with explanations for any employment gaps.

Please note that applicants who do not provide all the necessary information will not be considered for this position.

The Florida State Courts System offers a comprehensive selection of State of Florida employee benefits: membership in the Florida Retirement System, optional enrollment in a subsidized health insurance plan, optional enrollment in life, dental, and disability insurance plans, and paid term life insurance.

The Florida State Courts System is a criminal justice agency. The successful applicant will be fingerprinted for the purpose of conducting a criminal history record check.

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

In accordance with Section 110.205(2)(c), Florida Statutes, positions with the Florida State Courts System (judicial branch) are not covered under the Career Service System.

Submit a current and complete online State Employment Profile Application through the People First State of Florida Jobs website, and view the State Courts System page at jobs.myflorida.com/go/State-Courts-System/2814300/

An application must be submitted for the position, listing the appropriate class title and position number for which you are applying. Your application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. When using the People First State of Florida Jobs website to apply, and assistance is needed with using the system, contact the People First Service Center by phone at 1-866-663-4735.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, sex or gender, religion or creed, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or political opinions or affiliations.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or selection process, please call the contact person listed for each position.

Persons using a TTY or TDD may call the contact person through the FLORIDA RELAY SERVICE: Voice is 1-800-955-8770, TDD is 1-800-955-8771, NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE is 711.