Senior Project Manager

We are looking for a Project Manager to support our client based in Tallahassee, Florida.

US BASED CANDIDATES ONLY.

This is an onsite position in Tallahassee, FL.

*No third parties and no sponsorship*

Who we are

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in beautiful Miami, FL, TECKpert is a tech consulting and staff augmentation firm. At TECKpert, we offer a contingent workforce built for any size digital transformation project. Experts in design, development, IT, analytics and marketing, provide innovative digital solutions to achieve success in our new economy. Our leaders identify the technical talent best suited to bolster our client’s capabilities, across all industries, including, healthcare, government, finance, legal, real estate, and startups .

The Opportunity

TECKpert is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support TECKpert’s client, a government agency in Tallahassee, FL. This is an onsite role (no telecommuting) leading multiple, large, cross-functional IT projects of medium to high complexity within State standards. The ideal candidate is a current PMP, skilled in both Agile and Waterfall, comfortable performing oversight project management and, when needed, dual PM/Business Analyst responsibilities, with practical knowledge of Florida Administrative Code and state IT procurement methods.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Manage and proactively update comprehensive project status tracking and executive reporting.
• Maintain and update project schedules; produce schedule reports; track variances; flag pending milestones and slippage.
• Perform schedule analysis (validate logic, run what-if scenarios, review critical path); drive recovery plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams and vendors to collect status, reconcile schedule/budget updates, and resolve conflicts.
• Build, validate, and maintain cost estimates, baseline budgets, monthly cost variance and forecast reports; reconcile project budgets to approved baselines.
• Lead risk assessment/mitigation; manage issues/decisions and change control.
• Support and/or lead Legislative Budget Request (LBR) tasks and related documentation.
• Perform Business Analysis when needed: requirements elicitation, process/workflow analysis, functional documentation (inputs/outputs), context diagrams, and SDLC deliverables.
• Conduct QA reviews of project artifacts to ensure standards and completeness.
• Provide clear, timely stakeholder communications and presentations (large groups included).
• Prepare and submit required DMS–Florida Digital Service (FLDS).
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation and Term

This opportunity is for a full-time, contract position with possible extensions and pay commensurate with experience up to $145,000 per year. Medical, dental, vision and life insurance available after 30 days of hire.

Qualifications you need

A successful candidate has the following experience:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Communications, or related field.
• Active PMP (PMI).
• 6+ years professional experience in Information Systems/Business/Communications.
• Demonstrated success managing multiple large IT projects concurrently in enterprise or public-sector environments.
• Current with Agile and Waterfall practices; proven oversight project management experience.
• Proficiency with risk management, resource management, and change management.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project.
• Excellent written/oral communication; ability to brief executives and large audiences.
• Preferred Qualifications
• Experience compiling Legislative Budget Requests (LBRs).
• Knowledge of FDOT program management and construction scheduling processes.
• Working knowledge of Florida state IT procurement methods (RFQ, RFP, ITB, ITN, Single Source).
• Knowledge of F.A.C. 60GG-1 to 60GG-5 and DMS-FLDS reporting/documentation requirements.
• Experience in public speaking/training.

Working with us

Working with TECKpert means more options. As new opportunities arise, you tell us what you think is a good fit for you. What industries interest you most? Do you prefer an on-location, 9-5? Or would you want a flexible schedule and remote work? We proudly offer a wide variety of roles. Many of our TECKperts enjoy coworking and skills training coupled with the stability of full-time employment. We believe TECKpert gives today's digital professionals an agile path to start and advance their career. All of our opportunities require at least 20 hours per week and can be one to twelve months in length. Choose the opportunity that matches your interest and desired cadence.

Next Steps

Thank you for applying. If you are selected, we will reach out for a skills assessment and to schedule a short prescreen video call to get to know you better. We will also be in touch for any future roles your profile will match with.

TECKpert provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Important Application Notice :

To ensure the integrity of our recruitment process, please note the following requirements:

• Resume Formatting : Ensure your resume is clearly formatted and includes all relevant details. Applications with poorly formatted resumes or missing critical information will be rejected without review.
• Verification Information : To help verify your identity, please include a link to your LinkedIn profile, GitHub repository (for technical roles), or other professional profiles that can substantiate your experience and verify your identity.
• Fraudulent Submissions : We take candidate verification seriously. Submitting fraudulent information, fake resumes, or any attempt to deceive will result in immediate disqualification from the process. Fraudulent applications may also be referred to the appropriate authorities for further action.

Thank you for your cooperation.