IT Business Planning Manager

Job Title: IT Business Planning Manager Senior Level
Location: Tallahassee, FL (Onsite Only)
Duration: ASAP 06/30/2026 (with possible extension)
Type: Contract (No telecommute)
Interview Type: In-Person Only

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior IT Business Planning Manager to lead strategic alignment between IT services and business objectives. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can communicate effectively across business and technical teams. You will play a pivotal role in aligning technology initiatives with enterprise goals while ensuring compliance with state IT policies, particularly Rules 60GG-1 through 5, F.A.C.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with leadership to document IT business goals and translate them into actionable requirements.
• Conduct gap analyses and support integration of new/existing technologies.
• Develop business cases, feasibility studies, and facilitate strategic planning sessions.
• Act as a strategic liaison between IT and business offices.
• Lead process redesign and assess impact of proposed technology changes.
• Support multiple high-impact, enterprise-level projects.
• Summarize technical data into executive-level presentations.

Required Experience & Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Minimum 7 years experience in IT/business roles with exposure to diverse technical environments.
• Strong background in strategic planning, project management, tactical solutioning, and business process improvement.
• Extensive experience with resource and demand management, data management, and business intelligence tools.
• Must have worked in public sector IT environments.
• Scrum Master certification is a plus.

Technical Skills & KSAs:

• Knowledge of transportation technology and enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of project and program management methodologies.
• Proven ability to produce and manage documentation (functional specs, workflows, context diagrams).
• Familiarity with relational databases, testing methodologies, and data conversion practices.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI.
• Understanding of Agile practices and Florida state IT rules (Rules 60GG-1 through 5, F.A.C.).
• Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience performing QA reviews and maintaining compliance with documentation standards.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and data validation techniques.