Background
The mission of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is to "promote public safety and strengthen domestic security by providing services in partnership with local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies to prevent, investigate, and solve crime while protecting Florida's citizens and visitors." In 1982, the Florida Legislature appropriated funds for the establishment of the first state Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse (MEPIC) in the nation. The current system has added functionality over the years as required by legislation and to assist the FDLE members who use the system to issue alerts and streamline processes for faster communication about a missing person.
The MEPIC system needs to be replaced with a database re-design and programming in newer technology with web screens that adhere to the current business needs rather than being constrained by the foundation of a 1983 system design. Newer technology in a re-designed MEPIC system can better assist in the recovery of missing persons.
Description of Services & Deliverables
FDLE requires the services of one Project Manager to work under the direction of FDLE's assigned supervisor to achieve the goals and objectives of the MEPIC Technology Upgrade Project as approved by a Legislative Budget Request (LBR). The Project Manager is expected to use their skills to manage a project team of two Business Analysts and eight Systems Analysts to deliver an upgraded MEPIC system meeting the LBR requirements within the LBR three-year timeframe.
The person in this position:
Is knowledgeable in all areas of system development understanding business processes to successfully lead and manage a team developing a new system.
Stays abreast of current industry trends and emerging technologies to oversee the design of a new system to meet functional and nonfunctional requirements.
Is responsible for clear communication and coordination between stakeholders and IT leadership to successfully resolve various issues and communicate project status.
Responsibilities
Project Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Project Planning, Organization, Implementation
Project Control Processes, Procedures, Change Control
Risk Management
Issue Management and tracking
Deployment and Implementation Planning
Quality Assurance and Quality Control (User Acceptance Test Planning)
Leadership to the project team and others, both internal and external to FDLE
Team Management and Assignment Tracking
Monitoring contractor performance in producing quality deliverables on-time
Communications Management, including team, stakeholders, and external entities
Maintaining Project Schedules
Serve as a single point of contact for reporting project status
Provide detail and summary reporting of project status
Requirements management while facilitating the gathering of the detailed requirements in Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions
Make recommendations for executive action when required
Ensure compliance with FDLE and FL Digital Services policies and procedures
Ensure system design conforms to Rule 60-GG
Coordinate effectively with FDLE Information Technology Services (ITS) staff required to support the project
Effectively work with the Office of Statewide Investigative Systems (OSIS) Enforcement and Investigative Services (EIS) Leadership and MEPIC members throughout the software development life cycle to complete this project
Deliverables
FL Digital Services required deliverables
Updated Risk and Complexity Assessments during project phases
Bi-Weekly Project Status Reports
Monthly Project Steering Committee Meetings and Status Updates
Monthly OSIS Technology Oversight Committee Status Updates
Documented Detailed Business and Technical Requirements
Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
Documented Design Documents
Documented Data Conversion Plan
Documented and approved System Security Plan
Documented and executed Test Plans
Documented User Acceptance Criteria
Defect Management Plan
Documented Deployment and Implementation Plans
Documented Training Plan
Updated and current detailed bi-weekly Project Schedules
Updated and current Project Workbook (updated bi-weekly)
Identification of issues immediately with recommendations to mitigate
Documented Issue Register
Documented Communication Plan and execution of it as planned
Documented Change Logs following the Change Management Plan
Documented Action Items Register with follow-ups for timely completion
Documented and current Decision Log during the project
Documented Lessons Learned during each phase of the project
Documented Project Close-out Report
Monitoring and adherence to the Budget and Expenditures Report
Implementation of effective test strategies
Documented Test Summary Reports
Project execution for a production implementation(s) of a redesigned MEPIC system meeting the requirements in the LBR (or approved Change Logs) within the LBR timeframe and to the correct technical specifications with limited defects carrying to the FDLE ITS MEPIC Maintenance Team after the LBR is finished
Documented Operations & Maintenance Plan
Knowledge transfer to the FDLE ITS MEPIC Maintenance Team
Mandatory Skills and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related Information Technology (IT) fields
Minimum of 7 years of work experience managing successful, large-scale IT projects
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience managing IT projects in the range of $2M to $10M
Experience managing large system IT projects thru all phases of the software development lifecycle
Experience managing IT teams with diverse assignments such as business analysts, database analysts, application architects, software developers, and hardware support
Experience performing differing test methodologies in IT projects
Extensive experience using Microsoft Project to develop and maintain detailed project schedules
Experience in delivering projects in the agreed scope, schedule, and budget
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong collaboration skills with stakeholders
Ability to facilitate JAD sessions
Experience with determining system requirements from stakeholders
Experience presenting project status updates to differing audiences for their understanding
Ability to effectively lead a project team to meet project objectives
Experience working in a multi-vendor project team
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Government, Law Enforcement, or Public Safety IT projects
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related IT fields or equivalent Project Management work experience
Experience managing J2EE development projects
Experience in data conversion projects
The mission of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is to "promote public safety and strengthen domestic security by providing services in partnership with local, state, and federal criminal justice agencies to prevent, investigate, and solve crime while protecting Florida's citizens and visitors." In 1982, the Florida Legislature appropriated funds for the establishment of the first state Missing Endangered Persons Information Clearinghouse (MEPIC) in the nation. The current system has added functionality over the years as required by legislation and to assist the FDLE members who use the system to issue alerts and streamline processes for faster communication about a missing person.
The MEPIC system needs to be replaced with a database re-design and programming in newer technology with web screens that adhere to the current business needs rather than being constrained by the foundation of a 1983 system design. Newer technology in a re-designed MEPIC system can better assist in the recovery of missing persons.
Description of Services & Deliverables
FDLE requires the services of one Project Manager to work under the direction of FDLE's assigned supervisor to achieve the goals and objectives of the MEPIC Technology Upgrade Project as approved by a Legislative Budget Request (LBR). The Project Manager is expected to use their skills to manage a project team of two Business Analysts and eight Systems Analysts to deliver an upgraded MEPIC system meeting the LBR requirements within the LBR three-year timeframe.
The person in this position:
Is knowledgeable in all areas of system development understanding business processes to successfully lead and manage a team developing a new system.
Stays abreast of current industry trends and emerging technologies to oversee the design of a new system to meet functional and nonfunctional requirements.
Is responsible for clear communication and coordination between stakeholders and IT leadership to successfully resolve various issues and communicate project status.
Responsibilities
Project Manager responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Project Planning, Organization, Implementation
Project Control Processes, Procedures, Change Control
Risk Management
Issue Management and tracking
Deployment and Implementation Planning
Quality Assurance and Quality Control (User Acceptance Test Planning)
Leadership to the project team and others, both internal and external to FDLE
Team Management and Assignment Tracking
Monitoring contractor performance in producing quality deliverables on-time
Communications Management, including team, stakeholders, and external entities
Maintaining Project Schedules
Serve as a single point of contact for reporting project status
Provide detail and summary reporting of project status
Requirements management while facilitating the gathering of the detailed requirements in Joint Application Development (JAD) sessions
Make recommendations for executive action when required
Ensure compliance with FDLE and FL Digital Services policies and procedures
Ensure system design conforms to Rule 60-GG
Coordinate effectively with FDLE Information Technology Services (ITS) staff required to support the project
Effectively work with the Office of Statewide Investigative Systems (OSIS) Enforcement and Investigative Services (EIS) Leadership and MEPIC members throughout the software development life cycle to complete this project
Deliverables
FL Digital Services required deliverables
Updated Risk and Complexity Assessments during project phases
Bi-Weekly Project Status Reports
Monthly Project Steering Committee Meetings and Status Updates
Monthly OSIS Technology Oversight Committee Status Updates
Documented Detailed Business and Technical Requirements
Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM)
Documented Design Documents
Documented Data Conversion Plan
Documented and approved System Security Plan
Documented and executed Test Plans
Documented User Acceptance Criteria
Defect Management Plan
Documented Deployment and Implementation Plans
Documented Training Plan
Updated and current detailed bi-weekly Project Schedules
Updated and current Project Workbook (updated bi-weekly)
Identification of issues immediately with recommendations to mitigate
Documented Issue Register
Documented Communication Plan and execution of it as planned
Documented Change Logs following the Change Management Plan
Documented Action Items Register with follow-ups for timely completion
Documented and current Decision Log during the project
Documented Lessons Learned during each phase of the project
Documented Project Close-out Report
Monitoring and adherence to the Budget and Expenditures Report
Implementation of effective test strategies
Documented Test Summary Reports
Project execution for a production implementation(s) of a redesigned MEPIC system meeting the requirements in the LBR (or approved Change Logs) within the LBR timeframe and to the correct technical specifications with limited defects carrying to the FDLE ITS MEPIC Maintenance Team after the LBR is finished
Documented Operations & Maintenance Plan
Knowledge transfer to the FDLE ITS MEPIC Maintenance Team
Mandatory Skills and Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related Information Technology (IT) fields
Minimum of 7 years of work experience managing successful, large-scale IT projects
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Experience managing IT projects in the range of $2M to $10M
Experience managing large system IT projects thru all phases of the software development lifecycle
Experience managing IT teams with diverse assignments such as business analysts, database analysts, application architects, software developers, and hardware support
Experience performing differing test methodologies in IT projects
Extensive experience using Microsoft Project to develop and maintain detailed project schedules
Experience in delivering projects in the agreed scope, schedule, and budget
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong collaboration skills with stakeholders
Ability to facilitate JAD sessions
Experience with determining system requirements from stakeholders
Experience presenting project status updates to differing audiences for their understanding
Ability to effectively lead a project team to meet project objectives
Experience working in a multi-vendor project team
Preferred Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Government, Law Enforcement, or Public Safety IT projects
Master's Degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, or other related IT fields or equivalent Project Management work experience
Experience managing J2EE development projects
Experience in data conversion projects