What are the responsibilities and job description for the IT Project Manager position at JPS Tech Solutions llc?
Role: IT Project Manager
Client: State of Georgia
Department: GDOL
Location: Atlanta, GA 30303 (Onsite)
Interview Type: Either Web Cam or In Person
Local Candidates Only
*Local Metro Atlanta Candidates*
*REQUIRED Certifications MUST be ACTIVE.
**Candidate’s resume MUST reflect ALL the REQUIRED skills in their job's performances**
Job Description:
Experienced IT Project Managers needed for medium to large sized enterprise projects of moderate to high complexity and risk in a fast-paced, hybrid environment. Candidate should have experience in both IT development and infrastructure projects.
The position, assigned to the Project Management Office, will direct and coordinate project activities, including but not limited to:
- Planning
- Schedule development and maintenance
- Resource tracking
- Risk management
- Communications management
- Reporting
- Quality management
- Vendor management
Primary duties will be to manage all aspects of the project following PMI best practices and the Georgia Department of Labor Project Management Methodology.
Successful candidates will be accomplished project managers who have directed and successfully managed, from start to finish, complex, technology projects with aggressive timelines.
Required Skills: A MUST
- Project Management Certification (PMP).
- Demonstrated success managing large complex programs/projects utilizing multiple delivery methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, SCRUM, Kanban)
- Documented recent experience in:
o Business requirements gathering.
o Business process documentation.
o full Systems Development Life Cycle and Testing Methodologies
- Candidates must have managed at least two full lifecycle agile software development projects (initiation through deployment/warranty) with project teams in excess of 10 team members, and must have had FULL end-to-end accountability for the project management role. Demonstrated experience managing IT projects that impact across the enterprise –Experience must be related to software application development and implementation. Experience collaborating with vendor partners in the delivery of project solutions required.
- Well-developed communication skills – oral, written, listening. Good analytical and negotiation skills, and close attention to detail.
- Must have excellent leadership, interpersonal, and motivation skills.
- Expert level knowledge of standard PM tools (MS Project Professional, SharePoint, Visio, MS Office Suite)
Skill Matrix:
Skill
Required / Desired
How many years of exp do you have?
PMP (PMI) certification - active status (MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATION)
Required
CSM (Scrum Alliance) certification and/or PMI-ACP certification - active status (MUST UPLOAD ACTIVE CERTIFICATION)
Required
IT process and methodology (agile, scrum)
Required
Business analysis
Required
Integration planning and strategy
Required
Recently managed at least two full lifecycle agile development projects with project teams of >= 10 members
Required
Vendor management
Required
COTS product implementation
Highly desired
Expert level knowledge of standard PM tools (MS Project Professional, SharePoint)
Required
Well-developed communication skills – oral, written, listening. Good analytical and negotiation skills, and close attention to detail
Required
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Required
Project Server/Project Online
Nice to have
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $50.17 - $60.37 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50 - $60
