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Do you want to make an impact on the world around you? The work we do at Kyra Solutions directly impacts government entities and the citizens they serve. In Transportation, our solutions are designed to save lives on the roadways and in our Regulatory practice, we are designing solutions to make government digital for your accessibility. Kyra works hard to offer long-term growth potential, competitive wages, and continuous professional development for our employees.
Join Our TeamIf you are interested in furthering your career with Kyra and help us improve the way governments serve their citizens, please send your resume to jobs@kyrasolutions.com. Be sure to include salary expectation, availability, and contact information. You do not want to miss this opportunity!TitleManagement Applications Development (ONSITE FROM DAY ONE)Required Skills and Experience Certified ScrumMaster certification (CSM) 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.) Strong customer service orientation. 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. Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments. 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 Skills and Experience Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Experience developing and maintaining detailed project schedules using Microsoft Project. Familiarity with environmental regulatory business processes and practices. Knowledge and understanding of technical environment.Primary Responsibilities Work with software developers, business analysts, data analysts, and other technical and nontechnical 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. Effectively 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 project management methodology, standards, policies and procedures, as well as those technical standards and policies relevant to assigned user stories/tasks. Manage relationships with 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.LocationTallahassee, FLDurationLong TermWhy Kyra? Founded in 1997, Kyra Solutions is a national leader of transportation technology and regulatory solutions in government. We specialize in the art and science of digital transformation in government. Our commitment to providing the highest level of service and tailored solutions has supported our consistent double-digit growth for over a decade. We are headquartered in the greater Tampa Bay area with other offices across Florida and an innovation center in Silicon Valley, CA.Because of our dedication to our employees, we have won one of the Best Companies to Work for in Florida 2 years in a row by Florida Trend magazine. Kyra has won other numerous awards including the coveted INC magazine’s one of America’s Fastest Growing Companies several years in a row. Kyra’s commitment to our employees, to best practices in project management and business analysis, and to solution development has led to our achievement in becoming the first Project Management Institute certified company in Florida. Our proven successful track record has resulted in several prestigious awards including the State of Florida's Diversity Business of the Year Award. We are proud to be a sponsor for the TaxWatch Productivity Awards and partner to Florida TaxWatch. Visit our website for more information.Background & ReferencesVerifiable professional references will be required along with the resume; however, references will be checked/contacted after the interview and before the project starts. Level two background check will be done on the selected candidate for employment, criminal (State & Federal), education, and others as mandated by the client. Please make sure your resume and all other information provided are accurate. Any misrepresentation will mean permanent disqualification by the client. Equal employment opportunity employer.Vacancy expired!