Senior Project Manager
- Lee County Clerk of Court and Comptroller
- Fort Myers, Florida
- Full Time
We're Hiring: Senior Project Manager
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- Make a meaningful impact in your community
- Work with a passionate, mission-driven team
- Enjoy flexible scheduling and professional development opportunities
- Be empowered to innovate and lead digital transformation
About the Role
Are you a strategic thinker who thrives on turning complex ideas into successful, well-executed projects? Do you enjoy collaborating with talented teams, driving innovation, and delivering meaningful results for an organization and the community it serves? If so, our Innovation & Technology Department would love to meet you.
Were seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead projects of all sizes from concept to completionon time, within budget, and aligned with our strategic goals. In this role, youll guide cross-functional teams, coordinate with vendors and stakeholders, and champion best-in-class project management practices across the organization.
What Youll Do
Partner with leadership and project sponsors to define project scope, vision, and success criteria.
Lead the development, documentation, and approval of business requirements and technical solutions.
Build full-scale project plans, track milestones, and report progress to teams, sponsors, and executives.
Prepare proposals, documentation, presentations, and budget recommendations.
Implement and refine project management methodologies, tools, and best practices.
Foster strong relationships with project teams and communicate expectations clearly and consistently.
Host recurring status meetings and provide executive-level summaries.
Identify risks, troubleshoot issues, and recommend mitigation strategies.
Manage project dependencies, resources, and schedules to ensure successful delivery.
Support smooth transitions to operational teams and lead post-project reviews.
Mentor and train junior team members.
Suggest new initiatives that support the organizations strategic direction.
Perform additional duties as assigned, including occasional off-hours work.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong customer service mindset and results-driven approach.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working independently and collaboratively.
Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Visio, PowerPoint, and Office.
Solid understanding of IT industry standards, SDLC, and project management methodologies
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and facilitate productive meetings.
A positive, innovative mindset and the ability to drive change effectively.
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Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Project Management, or four years of IT industry experience.
At least four years of experience managing IT projects.
PMP or ITIL v4 certification is a plus.
Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
The Clerk's office offers a competitive benefits package including:
- Superior health care plans with low premiums
- Competitive retirement and pension plans - Florida Retirement System and 457 deferred compensation options
- Generous paid time off, paid holidays, birthday leave, and volunteer time
- Our Wellness Program gives employees incentives, tools, social support, and strategies to adopt and maintain a healthy lifestyle
- We are a qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Note: Vacancy postings may be closed at any time based on business needs. Applicants who have applied will be notified.