Senior Program Manager (PMP Required) - Public Sector Technology Initiative

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Manager for a potential long-term public sector technology initiative. The ideal candidate will have a strong background leading complex IT projects, managing cross-functional teams, driving stakeholder alignment, and delivering projects within highly regulated environments. **Location Requirements** - On-site in Tallahassee, Florida - Candidates must be willing and able to work on-site - U.S. Citizens and candidates currently authorized to work in the United States only - Available to start immediately or within the next two weeks **Required Qualifications** - Active PMP Certification - Minimum 8 years of project/program management experience - Minimum 8 years of experience developing and maintaining detailed project plans and work breakdown structures - Minimum 8 years of experience facilitating meetings and documenting outcomes - Minimum 8 years of experience creating executive-level status reports and presentations - Minimum 8 years of experience with budget management, cost analysis, and financial oversight - Minimum 8 years of experience with risk management, issue tracking, and mitigation planning - Minimum 8 years of experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT) methodologies and documentation - Minimum 8 years of experience using Microsoft Project or comparable project management software - Experience leading technical and business teams through project delivery **Preferred Qualifications** - Government or public sector experience - Healthcare experience - Experience supporting enterprise technology implementations - Experience working with executive leadership and steering committees - Independent Verification & Validation (IV&V) oversight experience **Responsibilities** - Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and status reports - Lead project meetings and stakeholder communications - Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and action items - Coordinate requirements gathering and user acceptance testing activities - Track project performance, milestones, and deliverables - Support process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives - Provide executive reporting and project oversight - Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery **To Apply, Please Submit:** - Resume - Hourly rate requirement - PMP certification status - Current location - Confirmation that you can work on-site in Tallahassee, Florida - Confirmation that you are available to start immediately or within the next two weeks - Summary of relevant government, healthcare, or regulated-industry experience **Screening Questions** * Do you hold an active PMP certification? * Are you available to start immediately or within the next two weeks? * Are you able to work on-site in Tallahassee, Florida? * Describe your experience leading large-scale IT or business transformation projects. * Describe any government, public sector, healthcare, or highly regulated industry experience. - If selected for submission, can you provide three professional references from similar project/program management engagements performed within the last 10 years, including contact name, title, email, and phone number?