Project Manager

Project Manager Our client is looking for a Project Manager to work onsite in Tallahassee at one of the state agencies. As a Project Manager you will be tasked with, but not limited to the following responsibilities: Project Planning and Scheduling: Create detailed project plans that outline the scope, resources required, timelines, and milestones. Use project management software to keep track of progress and adjust schedules as needed. Resource Management: Allocate team members and technology resources to different tasks and projects based on their skills, experience, and project requirements. Ensure optimal use of resources to meet project goals within budget. Budget Management: Develop and manage the project budget, including estimating costs for software, hardware, and human resources. Monitor spending to ensure the project remains within budget and make adjustments as necessary. Stakeholder Communication: Regularly update stakeholders, including team members, leadership, and external partners, on project progress, challenges, and changes. Use clear and concise communication to manage expectations and keep everyone informed. Risk Management: Identify potential risks to the project timeline, budget, or quality. Develop and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact and prepare contingency plans for critical risks. Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality of deliverables, ensuring they meet project specifications and standards. Implement quality assurance practices, such as code reviews, testing protocols, and performance evaluations, to maintain high-quality outputs. Change Management: Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and resources efficiently, ensuring minimal disruption. Assess the impact of changes, update project plans accordingly, and communicate changes to all stakeholders. Vendor Management: Negotiate with vendors and suppliers for software, hardware, and services. Manage vendor relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services within agreed budgets and specifications. Team Leadership and Development: Lead the project team, providing guidance, motivation, and support. Foster a collaborative environment, resolve conflicts, and facilitate professional development opportunities for team members. Project Closure and Evaluation: Upon project completion, conduct a project closure meeting to gather feedback, document lessons learned, and release project resources. Evaluate project success against initial goals and objectives and prepare a final report for stakeholders. We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com. To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy. Skills and Requirements Must Haves: 7+ years of experience in Project Management Principles, Understanding of methodologies like Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Lean. Familiarity with project life cycle, from planning and execution to monitoring, controlling, and closure. 7+ years of experience in Knowledge of how to identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could impact project success. 7+ years of experience in familiarity with quality standards and processes to ensure project deliverables meet expected quality benchmarks. 5+ years of experience in project management software tools like ADO, MS Project, or JIRA. 3+ years of experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and cost management. Experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and in applying AI technologies appropriately within projects to support business objectives and enhance project outcomes. Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines. Ability to analyze situations, data, and feedback to make informed decisions. Capability to adjust to changing project scopes, deadlines, and requirements smoothly. Ability to mediate disputes within the team or with external parties to maintain a positive working environment. Ability to provide excellent customer support; meticulous quality of work and work product. Pluses: Experience in public sector or FL state agencies Certifications: Salesforce, AI Programming Languages: Python, LLMs