Technology Project Manager Jobs in Florida
Technology Project Manager jobs in Florida are in strong demand, with consistent openings across defense and aerospace, healthcare IT, financial technology, and enterprise software sectors at every level from associate project manager through senior program director. Miami, Tampa, and Orlando anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Lockheed Martin, Citigroup, and AdventHealth rely on technology project managers to deliver large-scale infrastructure, digital transformation, and systems integration programs. Agile delivery, healthcare IT governance, and cybersecurity program management are among the most sought-after specialties in the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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About Pole Star Defense:
Pole Star Defense is a leading provider of maritime domain awareness, maritime security, and fisheries monitoring systems to the government sector. Since 1998, we have pushed the limits of innovation, mitigating growing threats to ships, supply chains, cargo, territorial waters and, most importantly, safety of lives at sea and beyond. Today, we continue to develop and implement pioneering intelligence technologies to protect customer vessels, people, maritime domain, and reputation.
The Opportunity:
Pole Star Defense is seeking a Senior Project Manager to independently execute federal programs within our PMO. This role bridges two disciplines, requiring equal depth in federal compliance (ATO coordination, government reporting, and deliverable tracking) and Agile execution (sprint cadences and backlog management). Beyond program delivery, you will help scale the PMO by establishing organizational standards, planning templates, and handoff procedures.
The ideal candidate brings proven experience in federal government contracting, Agile methodologies, and excels at managing internal and external stakeholder relationships. We are seeking a proactive leader who will take the initiative to mature our PMO processes.
Responsibilities:
Program Delivery
Own program delivery, milestone tracking, critical path analysis, and contract timelines (periods of performance, modifications, and option exercises.
Maintain the risk register to proactively resolve issues and shield delivery teams from requirements volatility
Monitor program budgets, burn rates, and resource allocation in coordination with Finance.
Coordinate delivery across multiple internal departments without direct organizational authority
Backlog, Priorities, and Agile Delivery
Shape and sequence the backlog to ensure sprint content and workflows align directly with contract commitments.
Partner with product and engineering to translate customer intent into prioritized user stories with explicit acceptance criteria.
Participate in sprint ceremonies to provide engineering teams with critical contract and customer context
Leverage velocity and throughput metrics to predict timelines, manage scope creep, and inform customer reporting.
Government Customer Interface
Act as the daily PMO point of contact for the government program office to deliver status updates, release timelines, and risk disclosures.
Manage the Authority to Operate (ATO) lifecycle with InfoSec and the customer’s ISSO, including artifacts and continuous monitoring.
Manage incoming customer requests, translate them into internal work packages, and prevent unauthorized scope creep.
PMO Standards and Function Building
Author and improve scalable PMO standards, templates, intake procedures, and program handoff documentation.
Maintain project plans, schedules, and compliance documentation under strict version control in the PMO repository.
Contribute program and past-performance content to proposals and RFP responses.
Required Skills:
6+ years of tech/software project management experience; 3+ years supporting federal government contracts and program offices.
Deep Agile/Scrum fluency (as PM, PO, or Scrum Master) with a proven track record of managing backlogs, sequencing work, and balancing sprint flexibility with fixed contract deadlines.
Demonstrated end-to-end program ownership, including independently managing schedules, risk registers, and fluid customer relationships.
Knowledge of federal contract mechanics (mods, PoP) and security compliance workstreams (ATO/RMF).
Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills to brief both technical teams and government stakeholders.
Mastery of project management tools like Jira, Confluence, or MS Project
Additional Skills:
Experience with FedRAMP or DoD Impact Level (IL2 through IL4) cloud environments from a delivery or compliance coordination perspective
Familiarity with both front-end and back-end software development and an understanding of cloud architecture (AWS)
Related experience in the maritime technology industry
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience.
PMP or PgMP certification
Agile certification such as CSM, PSM, or CSPO, or any other related certification
Employee Benefits:
Pole Star offers benefits that are designed to lead an evolving marketplace and
encourage a healthy balance between work and life. Highlights of those benefits are listed below:
Medical insurance for employees and their dependents (Premiums are 100% covered by the Company)
Dental and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents (Premiums are 50% covered by the Company)
Life and Disability insurance, Company funded
20 days annual leave
5 days of Wellbeing leave
Up to a 5% 401k matching
Gym membership subsidy
PTO for Volunteer Day
Refer-a-friend recruitment bonus
Work Schedule Note:
While this position is scheduled for a traditional Monday – Friday work week, our systems run 24/7/365 and as such, you may be expected to perform out of hours, on-call support on an as needed basis. Additional compensation may be available for working on-call, on standby, or during holiday hours.
This is a Public Trust position and requires completion of a State and Federal Criminal History Report (i.e., background check) as well as an FBI Summary History Report. Current and future employment will be contingent upon satisfactory completion of both the Criminal History Report and the FBI Summary History Report.
This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Pole Star USA is a U.S. Government contractor and is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at the sole discretion of the Employer
About Pole Star Defense:
Pole Star Defense is a leading provider of maritime domain awareness, maritime security, and fisheries monitoring systems to the government sector. Since 1998, we have pushed the limits of innovation, mitigating growing threats to ships, supply chains, cargo, territorial waters and, most importantly, safety of lives at sea and beyond. Today, we continue to develop and implement pioneering intelligence technologies to protect customer vessels, people, maritime domain, and reputation.
The Opportunity:
Pole Star Defense is seeking a Senior Project Manager to independently execute federal programs within our PMO. This role bridges two disciplines, requiring equal depth in federal compliance (ATO coordination, government reporting, and deliverable tracking) and Agile execution (sprint cadences and backlog management). Beyond program delivery, you will help scale the PMO by establishing organizational standards, planning templates, and handoff procedures.
The ideal candidate brings proven experience in federal government contracting, Agile methodologies, and excels at managing internal and external stakeholder relationships. We are seeking a proactive leader who will take the initiative to mature our PMO processes.
Responsibilities:
Program Delivery
Own program delivery, milestone tracking, critical path analysis, and contract timelines (periods of performance, modifications, and option exercises.
Maintain the risk register to proactively resolve issues and shield delivery teams from requirements volatility
Monitor program budgets, burn rates, and resource allocation in coordination with Finance.
Coordinate delivery across multiple internal departments without direct organizational authority
Backlog, Priorities, and Agile Delivery
Shape and sequence the backlog to ensure sprint content and workflows align directly with contract commitments.
Partner with product and engineering to translate customer intent into prioritized user stories with explicit acceptance criteria.
Participate in sprint ceremonies to provide engineering teams with critical contract and customer context
Leverage velocity and throughput metrics to predict timelines, manage scope creep, and inform customer reporting.
Government Customer Interface
Act as the daily PMO point of contact for the government program office to deliver status updates, release timelines, and risk disclosures.
Manage the Authority to Operate (ATO) lifecycle with InfoSec and the customer’s ISSO, including artifacts and continuous monitoring.
Manage incoming customer requests, translate them into internal work packages, and prevent unauthorized scope creep.
PMO Standards and Function Building
Author and improve scalable PMO standards, templates, intake procedures, and program handoff documentation.
Maintain project plans, schedules, and compliance documentation under strict version control in the PMO repository.
Contribute program and past-performance content to proposals and RFP responses.
Required Skills:
6+ years of tech/software project management experience; 3+ years supporting federal government contracts and program offices.
Deep Agile/Scrum fluency (as PM, PO, or Scrum Master) with a proven track record of managing backlogs, sequencing work, and balancing sprint flexibility with fixed contract deadlines.
Demonstrated end-to-end program ownership, including independently managing schedules, risk registers, and fluid customer relationships.
Knowledge of federal contract mechanics (mods, PoP) and security compliance workstreams (ATO/RMF).
Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills to brief both technical teams and government stakeholders.
Mastery of project management tools like Jira, Confluence, or MS Project
Additional Skills:
Experience with FedRAMP or DoD Impact Level (IL2 through IL4) cloud environments from a delivery or compliance coordination perspective
Familiarity with both front-end and back-end software development and an understanding of cloud architecture (AWS)
Related experience in the maritime technology industry
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Management, Engineering, or related field or equivalent work experience.
PMP or PgMP certification
Agile certification such as CSM, PSM, or CSPO, or any other related certification
Employee Benefits:
Pole Star offers benefits that are designed to lead an evolving marketplace and
encourage a healthy balance between work and life. Highlights of those benefits are listed below:
Medical insurance for employees and their dependents (Premiums are 100% covered by the Company)
Dental and Vision insurance for employees and their dependents (Premiums are 50% covered by the Company)
Life and Disability insurance, Company funded
20 days annual leave
5 days of Wellbeing leave
Up to a 5% 401k matching
Gym membership subsidy
PTO for Volunteer Day
Refer-a-friend recruitment bonus
Work Schedule Note:
While this position is scheduled for a traditional Monday – Friday work week, our systems run 24/7/365 and as such, you may be expected to perform out of hours, on-call support on an as needed basis. Additional compensation may be available for working on-call, on standby, or during holiday hours.
This is a Public Trust position and requires completion of a State and Federal Criminal History Report (i.e., background check) as well as an FBI Summary History Report. Current and future employment will be contingent upon satisfactory completion of both the Criminal History Report and the FBI Summary History Report.
This position requires use of or access to information subject to the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (“ITAR”). Accordingly, all applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of these regulations. Under ITAR, a U.S. person is defined as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, or a person who is a protected individual under the immigration and Naturalization Act (8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Pole Star USA is a U.S. Government contractor and is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.
This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at the sole discretion of the Employer
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What Florida Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technology project manager jobs across Florida.
- PMP certification or active enrollment in a PMI-accredited certification program
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related technical field
- Three or more years managing full software development lifecycle or IT infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated experience leading Agile or Scrum teams using tools such as Jira or Azure DevOps
- Strong stakeholder communication skills with experience reporting to senior leadership
- Familiarity with Florida-relevant industries such as defense contracting, healthcare systems, or financial services
Technology Project Manager Jobs in Florida: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technology project manager in Florida?
Most Florida employers expect a bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field paired with the Project Management Professional certification issued by the Project Management Institute. Florida has no state-issued license specific to technology project managers, so the PMP is the de facto professional credential. Candidates without the PMP often start in coordinator or business analyst roles at Florida tech companies, defense contractors, or large hospital systems and pursue certification while building hands-on project experience.
How much do technology project managers make in Florida?
Technology project managers in Florida earn a median of about $98,070 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $59,070 for the lowest 10% to over $161,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire technology project managers in Florida?
Employers hiring technology project managers in Florida right now include FIS, Jabil, and MANTECH, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Florida's concentration of defense contractors, regional bank technology divisions, and large health systems means demand is distributed well beyond a single sector.
Which Florida cities have the most technology project manager jobs?
Jacksonville, Saint Petersburg, and Bartow have the most technology project manager openings in Florida. The distribution follows the state's major economic centers: Miami's fintech and international banking sector, Tampa's growing cybersecurity and defense technology corridor, and Orlando's mix of aerospace, simulation technology, and large hospital networks each generate steady project management demand independent of one another.
Are there remote technology project manager jobs in Florida?
Yes, and more than most fields. Technology project management is predominantly desk-based and coordination-driven, which makes it well suited to remote or hybrid arrangements. About 67% of technology project manager openings tied to Florida are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how broadly this role has moved away from mandatory on-site presence. Roles involving vendor oversight, Agile sprint coordination, and stakeholder reporting are the most consistently offered as fully remote.
How can I get hired as a technology project manager in Florida with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is to move laterally from a business analyst, IT coordinator, or technical support role at a Florida employer and take on project responsibilities incrementally. Large Florida health systems like AdventHealth and HCA Florida, defense contractors such as Lockheed Martin and L3Harris, and regional financial institutions regularly hire associate project coordinators and project management office analysts who learn on the job. Earning a Certified Associate in Project Management credential from the Project Management Institute signals readiness before you have full PM experience and gives Florida hiring managers a concrete reason to move your application forward.
Where can I find and apply to technology project manager jobs in Florida?
You can find and apply to technology project manager jobs in Florida on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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