About the role
About Cook Systems
For over 30 years, Cook Systems has partnered with organizations across the country to solve technology challenges and build strong technology teams. As a veteran-owned IT consulting company, we combine decades of industry experience with a continued focus on how technology, AI, and the way people work are evolving.
Our work spans technology consulting, talent development, and AI-enabled solutions. We value people who take ownership, adapt quickly, communicate well, and care about the quality of their work. Whether you’re early in your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll have the opportunity to keep building your skills, contribute to meaningful client work, and grow with a company that continues to evolve with the industry.
Summary: This role is responsible for overseeing the full systems development life cycle management of projects and programs. The incumbent provides direction for both technical and business resources, participates in long-range strategy planning, and manages policy development to address complex business issues. This position serves as the primary point of contact from project/program inception to delivery.
Responsibilities
- Define and develop project management infrastructure and methodologies.
- Manage and ensure the quality of deliverables through a methodology-driven quality plan.
- Oversee the project completion process through customer acceptance.
- Collaborate with business unit managers and form alliances on projects and operational decisions.
- Resolve scheduling requirements/conflicts and clarify vendor contracts.
- Provide leadership to cross-functional teams and influence senior-level management and key stakeholders.
- Coach and mentor junior management staff and senior technical staff.
- Report frequently to a Chief Information Officer or Chief Technology Officer.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of 10 years of IT and business/industry work experience.
- At least 3 years of leadership experience managing large, cross-functional teams or projects.
- Advanced knowledge of the software development life cycle, quality assurance, project management, and related disciplines/processes.
- Proven ability to provide strategic direction and accountability for IT functional/departmental results.
- Strong leadership skills with a history of coaching and mentoring staff.
Looking or candidates located in throughout the State of Florida for Team Lead, Manager and Senior Manager.
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Benefits at Cook Systems
We want our employees to have benefits that support their health, financial well-being, and life outside of work. Eligible Cook Systems employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package beginning the first of the month following their hire date, including:
- Medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, with two plan options
- Dental and vision coverage
- Life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care FSA options through Navia
- Health Gap Insurance through Sun Life
- 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard, with eligibility after six months
Beyond benefits, Cook Systems is a place where we expect people to take ownership of their work, communicate openly, continue learning, and contribute to the teams and clients they support.
We have been building technology careers and client partnerships for more than three decades, and we continue to evolve with the industry. If you’re looking for an opportunity to do meaningful work, develop your capabilities, and be part of what comes next in technology, we’d like to hear from you.