Project Manager 3

Interview Type : Either Web Cam or In Person

Work Arrangement : Hybrid

Engagement Type : Contract

Short Description :

Under limited supervision manages projects through the full life cycle from project definition and approval through implementation and evaluation of all project deliverables. Provides guidance to the project team. May also serve in a lead role.

Complete Description :

Candidate MUST be local to Metro Atlanta

The IT Project Manager is responsible for the coordination and completion of IT projects and therefore oversees all aspects of the project using planning monitoring and controlling processes. A PM has duties to perform at each phase of a project to maintain schedule timeline within budget and deliver a quality project. The IT Project Manager must develop clarify and manage the scope of the project and prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of each project. PM applies project management knowledge skills tools and techniques in supporting project leads and driving the development and application of project management methodology and culture.

Primary Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities :

Identifies tracks monitors and communicates projectrelated issues scope changes variance and contingencies that may arise during the implementation of projects. Facilitates amicable solutions with the appropriate customer

Easily shifts from one task to another without losing sight of longterm goals.

Understands how the DBHDDs applications and systems are impacted when implementing changes.

Effectively communicates relevant project information to key stakeholders in a timely and appropriate manner.

Collaborates effectively with people across the agency to accomplish project goals.

Sets high expectations and enforces standards to meet project timelines.

Remains aware of impending deadlines and competing forces that may change priorities and deliverables.

Stays uptodate on leading edge project management practices.

Documents and communicates information in a detailed and precise manner.

Understands how external changes can impact timelines deliverables resources and budget.

Knows how decisions will impact the customer / user and develops solutions that have the least risk to the customer.

Keeps project team members informed of events and issues that will impact their work.

Serves as a representative voice of the team; raises concerns to business owners when appropriate.

Incorporates business owners and customers expectations when prioritizing all initiatives related to a project.

Organizes timely project meetings and involves necessary team members to set and discuss objectives and potential obstacles.

Advanced computer skills and indepth knowledge of different operating systems network administration and service desk administration

Project management and leadership skills for managing projects and the teams involved with them

Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and management and explain technical issues

Analytical and problemsolving skills to handle any issues that occur during project completion

Organization and time management skills to keep projects on track and within budget

Excellent resource planning and task scheduling skills

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND FIVE years of RECENT relevant project management experience with a progression in responsibility.

1. 10 years PM experience managing medium to large scale IT projects

2. Current PMP Certification

3. At least 3 years IT consulting experience.

4. SCRUM Master and / or Product Owner Experience

5. Advanced proficiency in System Development Life Cycle AND Agile methodology

6. Proficient in Microsoft Tools Microsoft Project Visio SharePoint Outlook and Azure DevOps

7. Skilled at conflict resolution

8. Strong organizational analytical and problemsolving skills

9. Ability to communicate to management business and technical personnel