Software Project Manager

Johnson Service Group

Cape Coral, FL

JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Cape Coral, FL
POSTED
30+ days ago
JSG is hiring a PROJECT MANAGER (SDLC)
(5-9 years of experience)
  • Cape Coral, FL  33990
  • Onsite for 6 months then hybrid (2 in office / 3 at home)
  • Contract to Hire 6 months then roll to perm

This position has responsibilities to plan and execute projects of all sizes according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan.
Duties include, defining the project’s objectives, with oversight of quality control throughout its life cycle.  All functions are performed in accordance with the Agency’s strategy and the Innovation and Technology Department policies, procedures and guidelines with minimal direction from management.

Position duties include but are not limited to:
  • Work closely with management and project sponsor to define project scope, vision, success criteria and disseminate information to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
  • Manage, define, document and approval of business requirements and technical solutions.
  • Prepare and update all documentation as defined in standard operating procedures and guidelines. 
  • Develop full-scale project plans, documenting and reporting on milestones as appropriate.
  • Submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes, where necessary.
  • Prepare and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations for the core team, including sponsors.
  • Develop and manage the implementation of new project management best practices and tools in accordance with the project management principles, guidelines and methodologies.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with project teams.
  • Effectively communicate project expectations to team members, management and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
  • Continually manage project expectations with team members and stakeholders throughout the project, starting with completion of the project charter review at kick-off meetings.
  • Schedule and host recurring project status meetings to communicate project status to team members and management, while providing a written executive summary for executives and stakeholders.
  • Regularly maintain and deliver on the project's status and communicate to project team and management.
 
Qualifications
Education, Experience & Certification(s):
  • Bachelor's Degree in the field of Information Technology, Business Administration or Project Management, or 4 years of IT industry experience.
  • 4 years of experience managing Information Technology projects.
  • PMP certification a plus.
  • ITIL v4 certification a plus.
  • Or any combination of education, training and work experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of this position.

Personal Attributes:
  • Strong communicator, able to deliver verbal and written communication to the team and stakeholders. Able to articulate ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Excellent customer service orientation; results driven.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with keen attention to details.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
  • Experience at working both independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment is essential.
  • Highly skilled with software tools and utilities including, but not limited to Microsoft ® Project, Visio, PowerPoint and Office.  
  • Solid understanding of current industry standards, commonly used concepts, practices and procedures within the information technology industry.
  • Strong understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques.
  • Strong understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
  • Proven ability to moderate meetings with documented results.
  • Proven ability for self-motivation and to be diplomatic in all situations.
  • Strong collaboration and relationship skills in a matrixed project organization.
  • Strong ability to lead multiples projects and teams across various functional areas as well as external vendors with the goal to meet critical deadlines.
  • Solid ability to be a positive and effective change agent.
  • Solid ability to foster a work environment that promotes innovation and creative thinking. 
  • Strong ability to read communication styles of team members, contractors and vendors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines and elicit cooperation towards a common goal.


** Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About the Company

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Johnson Service Group

At JSG, We Understand People

It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.

Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.

Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent.  Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.

COMPANY SIZE
1,000 to 1,499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1984
WEBSITE
https://www.jsginc.com/