ASSYST is seeking a skilled Project Manager - Application Development for our  client in Tallahassee, Florida. 

Job Location: Tallahassee, Florida (Onsite)

Required Tasks to be performed:

• Work with software developers, business analysts, data analysts, and other technical and non- technical subject-matter experts to coordinate and facilitate work.
• Assess and continually improve existing processes, leveraged from Scrum Retrospective meetings.
• Work with various technical teams (DevOps, DBAs, Network Administrators, Enterprise Development
• Architects, PMO, etc.) to assist in resolving issues/barriers with applications.
• Proactively identify risks and issues affecting the Scrum teams and the portfolio. 
• Appropriately escalate these issues, with recommendations, to (senior) management.
• Identify change and use appropriate protocols to manage and communication this change effectively.
• Hold daily status meetings with Scrum Team members, to facilitate the flow of information and provide an outlet to remove obstacles/barriers.
• Effectively coordinate resources and assignments among project assignees. 
• Ensure work assignments are assigned to the appropriate team member (s) and that service levels are met.
• Adhere to the DEP project management methodology, standards, policies and procedures, as well as those technical standards and policies relevant to assigned user stories/tasks.
• Manage relationships with DEP program area business partners. 
• Develop strong and collaborative relationships with customers to achieve positive project outcomes.
• Demonstrate strong relationship and interpersonal skills in working with technical staff, program staff and vendor community.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or other Information Technology major, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years’ experience in IT project management, specifically in managing medium-to-large scale software application development projects.
• 5+ years’ experience in managing multiple projects concurrently.
• In-depth knowledge of the principles, theories, practices and techniques for managing the activities related to planning, managing and implementing software projects and programs
• Documented and proven ability to formulate project plans for managing and monitoring progress on software development projects; to think logically and to analyze and solve problems; compile, organize and analyze data to evaluate and monitor projects, plans and schedules and implement corrective action plans.
• Solid understanding of software development lifecycle methodologies (e.g., waterfall, iterative, agile, etc.)
• Ability to be creative, to use sound judgment, and to display foresight to identify potential problems and design/specifications and assigned application software systems
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work independently and determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or Certified ScrumMaster certification (CSM)
• Strong customer service orientation skills, excellent interpersonal, collaborative, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to write technical, business, and plain language documents and/or emails, with great attention to detail in all written communications
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality

Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Experience developing and maintaining detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project
• Familiarity with environmental regulatory business processes and practices.
• Knowledge and understanding of DEP’s technical environment.

ASSYST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law