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, 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

Director Program Management (On-site from Day One)

Required Skills and Experience

* 10-15 years experience in data management, metadata management, data governance, or information management.
* Proven experience in senior leadership roles overseeing data management, analytics, and governance initiatives, preferably in a large and complex organization.
* Broad understanding of data governance principles, data architecture, data analytics, and emerging technologies in data management and analytics.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to influence and inspire cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organization through storytelling, teamwork, and collaboration.
* Strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, with a track record of driving organizational change and achieving measurable results through data-driven approaches.
* Excellent relationship management skills, including building relationships and trust through active listening, demonstrated interest in business challenges, and time spent assisting colleagues.
* Excellent oral (presenting and public speaking) and written (documentation, briefing reports, correspondence, PowerPoint presentations, etc.) communication skills.
* Ability to translate technical insights into actionable strategies and initiatives.
* Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.

Preferred Skills and Experience

* Experience in data management, metadata management, data governance, or information management in a scientific, governmental, or environmental context.
* Strong understanding of environmental science concepts, regulations, and challenges.
* Familiarity with water quality, air quality, waste management, land conservation, or public recreation data.
* Strong emotional intelligence skills.
* Experience with facilitation to elicit ideas from others, understand their issues, and encourage group participation.

Primary Responsibilities

* Data Strategy and Leadership: Revitalize and implement a comprehensive D&A strategy that aligns with the department's mission and strategic objectives, driving innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness in D&A utilization.
* Data Governance: Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and procedures to ensure the integrity, quality, privacy, and security of data assets, in compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
* Data Architecture and Infrastructure: Oversee the design, development, and optimization of scalable data architectures and infrastructure to support the collection, storage, integration, and analysis of data assets from diverse sources.
* Data Analytics and Insights: Lead the development and deployment of advanced analytics and data science capabilities to derive actionable insights from data assets, informing decision-making processes and enabling continuous improvement in environmental conservation and restoration efforts.
* Data Literacy: Own the data literacy program by advocating for training among stakeholders, choosing and developing relevant curricula for the various data roles in the agency, and leading training sessions as needed.
* Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership, program managers, scientists, policymakers, and external partners, to understand data needs, prioritize initiatives, and promote data-driven decision-making throughout the organization.
* Talent Development, Skills, and Career Development: Lead a high-performing D&A team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence in D&A, and providing guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to team members.
* Technology Evaluation and Innovation: Coordinate with Data Architect on evaluating emerging technologies, tools, and platforms in data management, analytics, and visualization, and identify opportunities for innovation and optimization to enhance the department's data capabilities and outcomes.
* Performance Measurement and Reporting: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of data initiatives and investments and prepare regular reports and presentations for senior leadership and stakeholders.
* Leadership and Mentorship: Provide leadership, guidance, and mentorship to junior staff members and colleagues, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence in D&A practices.

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.