Assistant Deputy Secretary for Enterprise Technology – Digital Modernization

State of Florida

. Provides executive-level leadership for Enterprise Technology initiatives, overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale modernization programs across the Agency.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeTallahassee • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $14,169 per monthWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides executive-level leadership for Enterprise Technology initiatives, overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale modernization programs across the Agency.
Serves a lead role in enabling the Agency to achieve strategic objectives through the effective use of technology.
Works with business units and executives to develop and execute the enterprise technology strategy and vision across the Agency’s business units and, as applicable, other State agencies.
Manages relationships with customers and all stakeholders; Report and escalate to management as needed; Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for enterprise technology programs.
Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, and monitors the progress of projects and releases.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 years of experience in managing and leading large scale modernization projects
5 years of experience working with government contracts or public sector IT initiatives.
5 years of experience in Health Care management and working with external vendors and stakeholders.
5 years of experience managing communications for complex, technical projects involving multiple stakeholders (e.g., government agencies, healthcare providers, IT vendors).
5 years of experience in healthcare, Medicaid, or public health sectors, ideally working with IT systems or digital transformation projects.
Preference will be given to candidates with the following certifications: PMI Certified Project Management Professional, Florida Certified Contract Negotiator, Florida Certified Contract Manager

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance (i.e., individual and family coverage) to eligible employees
Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
State of Florida retirement options, including employer contributions
Ability to earn up to 176 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee with the State of Florida
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of sick leave annually
Nine paid holidays and 1 personal holiday each year
Opportunities for career advancement
Tuition waivers (accepted by major Florida Colleges/universities)
Student loan forgiveness opportunities (eligibility required)
Training opportunities
Flexible Spending Accounts
Shared Savings Program for select medical services
Lower copays for prescription drugs
Health and Wellness discounts

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementmodernization programsenterprise technology strategyhealthcare IT systemsdigital transformation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementrelationship managementstrategic planning

Certifications

PMI Certified Project Management ProfessionalFlorida Certified Contract NegotiatorFlorida Certified Contract Manager