Location: Remote; Preferred in Orlando, Rockledge, or Pensacola, FL area

Years’ Experience: 10 years of experience

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business or IT related field

Work Authorization: Must show that applicant is legally permitted to work in the United States.

Clearance: Applicants must be able to meet the requirements to obtain a Secret security clearance. NOTE: United States Citizenship is required to be eligible to obtain a Secret security clearance

Key Skills:

• Experience with Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Experience managing IT Transformation projects
• Experience working with Department of Defense customers a bonus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Experience with Agile Software Development teams
• Experience with the Navy Training Process (NTP) and enterprise-class training systems

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and transition of the USN IT transformation project.
• Develop comprehensive project plans that merge customer requirements with company goals and coordinate various managers and technical personnel during all project phases.
• Monitor project progress continuously and make detailed scheduled reports on measurable items, such as milestones and deliverables.
• Communicate proactively with all involved personnel to provide encouragement, identify problems, create solutions, and implement efficiency improvements.
• Analyze financial information related to the project budget, ensuring the project remains within financial guidelines and reporting any inconsistencies.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with all DoD, DON, and USMC laws, policies, and regulations, as well as company policies and directives.
• Ensure the team follows best practices in software development or integration and quality assurance.
• Foster partnerships with stakeholders and vendors, ensuring alignment with project goals and expectations.
• Manage the acquisition of project resources and materials as needed before and during projects by talking with customers, team members, managers, and in-house accountants.
• Act as the primary point of contact between the development team and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business or IT related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• At least 10 years of project management experience, preferably in IT transformation projects. Previous experience working with the US Navy or other military branches is required.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to motivate teams.
• Demonstrated supervisory ability, strong operation and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices.
• Experience overseeing multi-functional project teams with at least 10-15 team members including Developers, Business Analysts, and QA Personnel.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Issue management/resolution skills are critical as a key area of responsibility.
• Ability to manage projects using SAFe Agile tools to integrate into a Release Train.
• Ability to create detailed project documentation and occasionally end user or product-related documentation.

About Sparibis

Sparibis LLC is a professional solution firm that Clients rely on to access the best talent to drive their business success.

Sparibis is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.