Join Our Team
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 practice, 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. The consultant shall work remotely as long as consultant resides within Florida.
Title: Project Manager (Telework)
Location: Tallahassee, FL, 32301 || Duration: Long-Term || Duration:
Required Skills and Experience
* Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
* 4+ years of experience managing IT projects.
* Experience working with Agile methodology.
* Experience with projects in a program environment (i.e., multiple interrelated and coordinated projects) led by a Program Manager.
* Experience with large-scale implementation projects with the following characteristics: large and high-profile, multiple technologies and functions, and collaboration with multiple stakeholder groups with diverse and competing needs and expectations.
* 7+ years of IT work experience including but not limited to: gathering and documenting business and technical requirements; producing technical documentation related to requirements, specifications, traceability matrices, designs, or test scripts; and facilitating business and technical analysis meetings and producing detailed meeting agendas and notes.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, Project, SharePoint and PowerPoint.
Preferred Skills and Experience
* Experience working with Azure DevOps is preferred.
* Experience with distributed application architecture is preferred.
* Experience working with state government is preferred.
Primary Responsibilities
* Providing overall coordination, status reporting, and stability of project-oriented work efforts.
* Attending and/or facilitating meetings with project stakeholder groups.
* Assembling project plans and teamwork assignments; directing and monitoring work efforts daily; identifying resource needs; performing quality reviews; and escalating functional, quality, and timeline issues appropriately to the Program Manager.
* Communicating effectively regarding all major project areas such as scope, risk, and resources.
* Possessing expertise in the business unit(s) they support, as well as an understanding of the IT organizations systems and capabilities.
* Working closely with management, other Project Managers, and the IT unit to ensure that the application meets scope, requirements, and project management guidelines.
* Assisting with both internal and external resources to achieve business solutions within project guidelines.
* Identifying and eliminating obstacles to solution plans, business goals or implementation.
* Other duties as assigned.
Education
* Bachelor of Science/Arts degree is preferred.
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!
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 3 years in a row by Florida Trend magazine. Kyra has won numerous other awards including the coveted INC magazine's recognition as 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.
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.
