Program Management Director - PMP Certified

Job Purpose:

Typically has seven (7) to 10 years of IT work experience, including four (4) or more years managing projects and experience with projects in multiple technologies and business functions.

About the Candidate:

Qualifications

A bachelor s or master s degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or four (4) years of equivalent work experience is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable.

Required Qualifications

A Project Management Professional (PMP ) Certification.

Five (5) or more years managing successful, large-scale projects that include multiple diverse teams with a demonstrated understanding of industry-specific regulations, compliance, and market trends.

Five (5) or more years utilizing project management software like Microsoft Project or Primavera, specifically for financial projects.

Familiarity with Agile tools like Jira should be minimal as the focus is on traditional project management approaches.

Five (5) or more years of expertise in developing, maintaining, and executing detailed project plans based on work breakdown structures, specifically for projects related to financial systems or services.

Proven track record of five (5) or more years of experience with PMO methodologies and documentation, specifically on the waterfall methodology, and maintaining high-standard documentation that is compliant with financial industry regulations.

Five (5) years of demonstrated meeting facilitation, capturing accurate minutes, and ensuring clear, actionable outcomes, particularly in a financial corporate environment.

Five (5) years managing risk and issues within projects with a specific emphasis on identifying and mitigating financial risks, including compliance and regulatory risks.

Consistent record of delivering project outcomes within the predefined scope, costs, and quality constraints, especially in a financial context.

Demonstrated ability to coordinate multiple project teams and align their efforts to meet overreaching objectives in a financial project setting.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across various departments and external partners, including clear and persuasive communication with stakeholders in the financial sector.

Proven leadership and negotiation skills with an emphasis on leading teams in the financial industry and navigating the complex, high-stakes negotiations typical of this field.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working on state or federal government projects, particularly those interfacing with professional law enforcement agencies or operations, with an emphasis on understanding the compliance and regulatory landscape governing financial systems and criminal justice information.

Prior involvement or familiarity with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) standards and policies, demonstrating an understanding of the security and compliance requirements for handling criminal justice information and related financial data.

Experience coordinating with technical programming teams within or for law enforcement agencies or entities adhering to CJIS standards, showcasing the ability to manage projects that bridge the gap between technical, financial, and law enforcement sectors.

Proactive, self-driven professional with a proven take-charge attitude and the initiative to solve complex problems, especially those at the intersection of finance, technology, and law enforcement.

Strong communication skills with proven experience effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders, including direct interactions with law enforcement personnel, government officials, and financial sector representatives.

Knowledge of IT standards and security protocols in a criminal justice environment, particularly as they pertain to financial systems, underscoring the importance of data security, integrity, and compliance with legal standards.

Positive team player known for a high-energy level and diligent work ethic.

Ability to meet or exceed deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Exceptional organizational skills to prioritize activities effectively in projects that may have legal implications or law enforcement oversight.

Familiarity with the financial industry's trends, market movements, and regulatory requirements, with the acumen to apply this knowledge in a law enforcement context, providing valuable insights for project planning and execution.

Experience with or knowledge of financial risk management within a law enforcement or CJIS regulated environment, ensuring project compliance with all relevant legal standards and regulations.

Primary Job Duties and Tasks

Develop and manage resource-loaded and leveled project plans.

Maintain project metrics in accordance with established standards.

Serve as a liaison with users.

Provide hands-on leadership for complex projects.

Provide project progress reports to internal and external stakeholders and executive leadership.

Manage project spending plans.

Manage resources for associated projects.

Maintain all project artifacts in accordance with Program Management Office (PMO) standards and other documentation as necessary to ensure compliance with Chapter 60GG-1, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C).

Lead or assist in business requirement gathering sessions for Joint Application Development (JADs).

Work closely with customers, stakeholders, and IT software developers to document business requirements.

Coordinate or develop As-ls, To-Be, and other required business analysis documentation.

Lead and develop the implementation of business process improvement recommendations.

Follow a standard set of practices that ensure the integrity and quality of project artifacts.

Manage expectations of diverse stakeholders and provide regular briefings to executives.

Work independently as part of a larger cross-functional team.

About ArnAmy, Inc.:

ArnAmy, Inc. is a leading information technology consulting and software development firm in Tallahassee, FL since 2007. ArnAmy has been providing high quality services to clients and prides itself in implementing dependable solutions to ensure client's success. ArnAmy is formed and led by principle centered leaders with Subject Matter Expertise in all disciplines of Information Technology. Company has proven record of 100% successful projects and 100% satisfied clients, and employees. We are inviting bright professionals with integrity and have passion to achieve higher goals to join our award winning (Tallahassee s BEST in IT Solutions 2017 &2016) excellent and talented team.

ArnAmy, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or marital status. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.

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