Project Manager (On-site from Day One)

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Do you want to make an impact on the world around you? The work we do at Kyra Solutions directly impacts government entities and the citizens they serve. In Transportation, our solutions are designed to save lives on the roadways and in our Regulatory practice, we are designing solutions to make government digital for your accessibility. Kyra works hard to offer long-term growth potential, competitive wages, and continuous professional development for our employees.

If you are interested in furthering your career with Kyra and help us improve the way governments serve their citizens, please send your resume, and make sure to include salary expectation, availability, and contact information. You do not want to miss this opportunity!

Title

Project Manager (On-site from Day One)

Required Skills and Experience

* Possess a Project Management Professional (PMP ) Certification.
* 5 or more years managing successful, large-scale projects with multiple diverse teams.
* 5 or more years of experience in change management methodologies, strategies, and implementation.
* 5 or more years utilizing project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, and/or Jira) to track and maintain projects.
* 5 or more years of experience with project management methodologies and documentation. (e.g., PMO)
* 5 or more years of experience in risk and issue management.
* 5 or more years of experience facilitating meetings and developing clear documentation.
* Experience creating and presenting status reports to internal and external stakeholders.
* Ability to coordinate project teams, lead complex projects, and meet objectives.
* Demonstrated leadership and negotiation skills.
* Proficient in communicating clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills and Experience

* Proficiency with ServiceNow and DocuSign.
* Change Management Certification (e.g., Prosci).
* Certification in Agile or Scrum-based Project Management.
* IT Infrastructure Library (ITIL) Service Management Foundations certification.
* Experience managing projects with a high-volume distributed user base.
* Experience managing state government projects and knowledge of Rule 60GG-1, F.A.C.
* Experience managing vendor projects and working with technical programming teams.
* Ability to demonstrate a take-charge, can-do attitude with the initiative to solve complex problems.
* Knowledge of IT standards in a criminal justice environment.
* Skills in negotiation, mediation, facilitation, and team building.
* Team player attitude with a high-energy level and diligent work ethic.

Primary Responsibilities

* Lead organizational change initiatives, ensuring alignment with project goals and stakeholder expectations.
* Develop and execute change management strategies, plans, and activities.
* Facilitate change readiness assessments, stakeholder engagement, and communication plans.
* Manage resistance and build commitment to change through engagement and training strategies.
* Develop and manage resource-loaded and leveled projects.
* Maintain project metrics and performance metrics in accordance with established Department standards.
* Provide hands-on leadership for complex projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
* Serve as a liaison with users and stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
* Provide progress reports and presentations to internal and external stakeholders and executive leadership.
* Coordinate numerous project teams and manage the initiative to meet overall objectives.
* Build collaborative relationships with stakeholders to ensure alignment and effective communication.
* Facilitate joint application development (JAD) sessions and gather business requirements.
* Provide effective communication to manage stakeholder expectations.
* Maintain all project artifacts in accordance with Project Management Office (PMO) standards.
* Ensure compliance with Rule 60GG-1, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).
* Document As-Is and To-Be processes as part of business analysis and process improvement initiatives.
* Identify and manage risks and issues that may impact project success.
* Develop risk mitigation and contingency plans.
* Provide issue tracking and resolution strategies to keep the project on track.
* Manage project spend plans and allocate resources accordingly.
* Track project expenses and ensure alignment with the allocated budget.

Education

* Bachelors or masters degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or 4 years of equivalent work experience is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable.

Location

Tallahassee, FL

Duration

Long-Term

Why Kyra?

Founded in 1997, Kyra Solutions is a national leader of transportation technology and regulatory solutions in government. We specialize in the art and science of digital transformation in government. Our commitment to providing the highest level of service and tailored solutions has supported our consistent double-digit growth for over a decade. We are headquartered in the greater Tampa Bay area with other offices across Florida and an innovation center in Silicon Valley, CA.

Because of our dedication to our employees, we have won one of the Best Companies to Work for in Florida 2 years in a row by Florida Trend magazine. Kyra has won other numerous awards including the coveted INC magazine s one of America s Fastest Growing Companies several years in a row. Kyra s commitment to our employees, to best practices in project management and business analysis, and to solution development has led to our achievement in becoming the first Project Management Institute certified company in Florida. Our proven successful track record has resulted in several prestigious awards including the State of Florida's Diversity Business of the Year Award. We are proud to be a sponsor for the TaxWatch Productivity Awards and partner to Florida TaxWatch. for more information.

Background & References

Verifiable professional references will be required along with the resume; however, references will be checked/contacted after the interview and before the project starts. Level two background check will be done on the selected candidate for employment, criminal (State & Federal), education, and others as mandated by the client. Please make sure your resume and all other information provided are accurate. Any misrepresentation will mean permanent disqualification by the client. Equal employment opportunity employer.