Scope of Work/Job Characteristics
The Lead Business Process Consultant for the Information System Modernization Program-within the Business, Change, and Training workstream-is responsible for establishing and maintaining productive relationships among the Department, external customers, vendors, internal IT, and various business units. In this capacity, the role provides strategic oversight for process improvement initiatives while offering mentorship and quality assurance for the Business Process Consultant team.
Strategic Relationship and Stakeholder Management
Establish, manage, and maintain strategic relationships with external customers across one (1) or more business segments, ensuring a clear understanding of needs, expectations, and service requirements;
Act as the primary liaison between the enterprise, functional IT teams, end users, vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure consistent, high-quality communication and delivery of services;
Investigate, address, and resolve escalated customer relationship issues, ensuring long-term satisfaction and continuous improvement; and
Represent the organization in contract-related discussions by contributing to contract negotiation, administration, performance monitoring, and vendor management.
Leadership of Business Process Consulting Function
Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to Business Process Consultants performing systems process analyses, process redesign, and business process engineering activities;
Ensure consistent methodologies, documentation standards, and best practices are applied across all process engineering projects;
Mentor junior and mid-level consultants, providing guidance on analytical techniques, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement practices; and
Allocate work, set priorities, and oversee delivery across multiple concurrent projects and business units.
Business and Technology Alignment
Lead efforts to evaluate business processes and align them with current and future IT solutions supporting modernization efforts;
Interpret, communicate, and translate customer and business requirements into clear, actionable requirements for IT partners;
Collaborate with IT architecture, development, and operations teams to ensure designed solutions meet business needs and strategic goals; and
Propose changes to products, services, and technology solutions that improve operational effectiveness, financial performance, and customer experience.
Process Analysis, Design, and Optimization
Lead the design, modeling, simulation, and optimization of enterprise processes to improve operational performance, eliminate inefficiencies, and support modernization;
Oversee gap analyses and define measures for process performance, ensuring the program area successfully transitions to improved processes; and
Drive process governance, ensuring defined processes are communicated, adopted, and maintained across the organization.
Internal Consulting and Organizational Change Management
Advise leadership on process trends, operational risks, modernization opportunities, and the strategic use of technology;
Support organizational change management activities, helping business units adapt to new systems, redesigned workflows, and evolving technology capabilities; and
Facilitate solution design, build, testing, and rollout activities, ensuring business readiness and alignment with program goals.
Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication
Regularly engage with internal functional groups to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and maintain visibility across projects and operational areas; and
Ensure process changes and technology transitions are clearly communicated to stakeholders and supported through appropriate training and documentation.
Required Qualifications
A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or four (4) years of equivalent work experience is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable.
The Department requires the following experience, skills, and knowledge for this position:
Minimum of seven (7) years in IT experience, with at least four (4) years in process engineering, and two (2) years in project management;
Certification in Process Improvement Methodologies and demonstrated proficiency in methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), or Kaizen;
Strong skills in mapping out business processes, identifying bottlenecks, and analyzing inefficiencies.
Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, or specialized business process modeling tools (e.g., Business Process Model and Notation [BPMN] software like Bizagi or ARIS);
Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; and
Strong leadership and motivational skills.
NOTE: In addition to the above list, the selected Candidate must successfully complete a Level II Background Check.
Preferred Qualifications
The Department prefers the Candidate to have the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:
Familiarity with regulatory standards relevant to the corrections Industry (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 [HIPAA], Criminal Justice Information Services [CJIS] Security Standards, etc.); and
Experience designing processes that comply with industry-specific standards.
location: Tallahassee, Florida
job type: Contract
salary: $75 - 80 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: No Degree Required
responsibilities:
Scope of Work/Job Characteristics
The Lead Business Process Consultant for the Information System Modernization Program-within the Business, Change, and Training workstream-is responsible for establishing and maintaining productive relationships among the Department, external customers, vendors, internal IT, and various business units. In this capacity, the role provides strategic oversight for process improvement initiatives while offering mentorship and quality assurance for the Business Process Consultant team.
Strategic Relationship and Stakeholder Management
- Establish, manage, and maintain strategic relationships with external customers across one (1) or more business segments, ensuring a clear understanding of needs, expectations, and service requirements; Act as the primary liaison between the enterprise, functional IT teams, end users, vendors, contractors, and consultants to ensure consistent, high-quality communication and delivery of services; Investigate, address, and resolve escalated customer relationship issues, ensuring long-term satisfaction and continuous improvement; and Represent the organization in contract-related discussions by contributing to contract negotiation, administration, performance monitoring, and vendor management.
- Provide leadership, direction, and oversight to Business Process Consultants performing systems process analyses, process redesign, and business process engineering activities;
- Ensure consistent methodologies, documentation standards, and best practices are applied across all process engineering projects;
- Mentor junior and mid-level consultants, providing guidance on analytical techniques, stakeholder engagement, and process improvement practices; and
- Allocate work, set priorities, and oversee delivery across multiple concurrent projects and business units.
- Lead efforts to evaluate business processes and align them with current and future IT solutions supporting modernization efforts;
- Interpret, communicate, and translate customer and business requirements into clear, actionable requirements for IT partners;
- Collaborate with IT architecture, development, and operations teams to ensure designed solutions meet business needs and strategic goals; and
- Propose changes to products, services, and technology solutions that improve operational effectiveness, financial performance, and customer experience.
- Lead the design, modeling, simulation, and optimization of enterprise processes to improve operational performance, eliminate inefficiencies, and support modernization;
- Oversee gap analyses and define measures for process performance, ensuring the program area successfully transitions to improved processes; and
- Drive process governance, ensuring defined processes are communicated, adopted, and maintained across the organization.
- Advise leadership on process trends, operational risks, modernization opportunities, and the strategic use of technology;
- Support organizational change management activities, helping business units adapt to new systems, redesigned workflows, and evolving technology capabilities; and
- Facilitate solution design, build, testing, and rollout activities, ensuring business readiness and alignment with program goals.
- Regularly engage with internal functional groups to clarify requirements, resolve issues, and maintain visibility across projects and operational areas; and
- Ensure process changes and technology transitions are clearly communicated to stakeholders and supported through appropriate training and documentation.
qualifications:
Required Qualifications
A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or four (4) years of equivalent work experience is required. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis when applicable.
The Department requires the following experience, skills, and knowledge for this position:
Minimum of seven (7) years in IT experience, with at least four (4) years in process engineering, and two (2) years in project management;
Certification in Process Improvement Methodologies and demonstrated proficiency in methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt), or Kaizen;
Strong skills in mapping out business processes, identifying bottlenecks, and analyzing inefficiencies.
Familiarity with tools like Microsoft Visio, Lucidchart, or specialized business process modeling tools (e.g., Business Process Model and Notation [BPMN] software like Bizagi or ARIS);
Strong verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; and
Strong leadership and motivational skills.
NOTE: In addition to the above list, the selected Candidate must successfully complete a Level II Background Check.
Preferred Qualifications
The Department prefers the Candidate to have the following experience, skills, and/or knowledge for this position:
Familiarity with regulatory standards relevant to the corrections Industry (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 [HIPAA], Criminal Justice Information Services [CJIS] Security Standards, etc.); and
Experience designing processes that comply with industry-specific standards.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
