Project Leader

INTERVIEW= Onsite

JOB TYPE= Onsite

General Characteristics

Responsible for overall coordination, status reporting, and stability of project-oriented work efforts. Establishes and implements project management processes and methodologies for the IT community to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high-quality standards, and meet customer expectations. Responsible for assembling schedules, project management plans, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality review; and escalating functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately. Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet the needs of customers. Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk and resources of the work effort being managed. Assists Project Manager(s) and Program Manager(s) in partnering with senior management of the Business Units to identify and prioritize opportunities to achieve and promote the goals of Florida's Turnpike Enterprise. Must possess extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of project management methodologies and tools, resource management practices and change management techniques. This is an individual contributor role without human resource management responsibilities. Manages multiple cross-functional projects of medium to high complexity.

Dimensions

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or other related field.

Or equivalent work experience.

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.

Experience:

A minimum of 5 years of IT work experience, including 3 or more years managing projects. Experience with

projects in multiple technologies and functions.

Strong experience with SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) processes and methodologies.

Experience with managing IT infrastructure projects and managing vendor deliverables.

Breadth:

Middle level management. Works under general direction of senior level management. Responsible for the management of multiple medium to large-sized, moderately to highly complex projects