Crescens
IT Project Manager
Crescens, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Job title : IT Project Manager
Location: Atlanta, GA
Duration : 29+ Months
Type : Either Web Cam or In Person
The anticipated duration of this project is through 2/27/26, 40 hours/week. During the first approx. 6 months, the successful candidate will split time between two projects.
Georgia Professional Standards Commission is located in Atlanta, GA, but the job can be carried out 100% remotely, with the project manager working normal business hours EST.
Job Description: The PM will lead a cross-functional project team and provide an organizational view of project/program dependencies, stakeholders, and risk impacts. The PM will also continuously improve project management process and toolkits used by project teams to successfully implement technical project solutions. Provides expertise, consulting and coaching for lower-level technical resources in the process of project management. The PM will have effective communication skills, organizational awareness, and ability to manage critical dependencies and impacts. What You Need for this Position
Technical Project Management experience Change Management Familiarity with the Enterprise Application Development Process Infrastructure Project Management Project Management Tools Primary Responsibilities Leads project resources in the creation of the work break down structure, identifying the critical path, and ensuring the project stays on track by managing the day to day operations Builds trusted relationships with all stakeholders and project teams needed for successful project delivery Ensures tasks are captured and executed in a timely manner across all workstreams Manages all workstreams of the project Manages supplier delivery of committed deliverables Manages the project budget Able to identify required resources and skillsets necessary for successful implementation Coordinates the efforts of project team members to deliver tasks according to the project plan Tracks project metrics for quality management Point of contact for all project deliverables, both by the agency and by suppliers Excellent communication skills - must be able to work closely with agencies and suppliers to ensure tasks are completed according to schedule Engages with project leadership team and business sponsors to define objectives and deliverables Supports cross-functional and operational departments in assessing potential risks and blockers Integrates information from a variety of sources to arrive at a broad understanding of issues Anticipates and addresses obstacles, redirecting efforts to accelerate work or improve quality Performs other duties as assigned Primary Duties and Responsibilities Independently lead, manage, plan and organize project team Understand the project objectives by thoroughly comprehending the business, technology, security risks and goals Create, maintain, and manage overall project plans Review, revise, and recommend changes to all project deliverables Report project status as required to GTA Enterprise Program Management Office Ensure project schedule and deliverables are managed in accordance with GTA Policies, Standards, and Guidelines Provide technical knowledge and direction Engage appropriate stakeholders and incorporate feedback and requirements Collaborate with business partners, stakeholders, and senior management Coordinate project communications, risks, and issues resolution Identify obstacles and escalate issues, as needed Provide issue resolution and manage project interdependencies Track progress and create project status reports and regular metrics Essential Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent 8+ years of prior project management experience Excellent written and oral communication skills Prior experience with state or other public sector clients Excellent organizational skills and a leader in the change process Ability to collaborate and drive execution at all levels within a business area Ability to communicate in written and verbal formats to various situations and audiences Expertise in documentation, presentation tools, and project management tools Excellent skills in critical thinking and analysis Ability to establish strong working relationships across IT, business lines and external stakeholders Group facilitation skills, negotiation and ability to influence and drive decisions Possess understanding of cloud infrastructure architecture and able to clearly guide and articulate needs to successfully onboard and manage new organization Possess understanding of end-point requirements, development workbench and requisite cloud technologies to successfully facilitate the capture and execution of technical tasks Required/Desired Skills:
Technical PM Experience Cloud SaaS Software Projects Creating complicated IT project plans Project Management Tools Managing communication and project status across multiple stakeholders Experience negotiating and managing third-party vendors SDLC Experience Development/management of software RFP experience Agile Methodology PMP Certification PM with a State Government
Job Description: The PM will lead a cross-functional project team and provide an organizational view of project/program dependencies, stakeholders, and risk impacts. The PM will also continuously improve project management process and toolkits used by project teams to successfully implement technical project solutions. Provides expertise, consulting and coaching for lower-level technical resources in the process of project management. The PM will have effective communication skills, organizational awareness, and ability to manage critical dependencies and impacts. What You Need for this Position
Technical Project Management experience Change Management Familiarity with the Enterprise Application Development Process Infrastructure Project Management Project Management Tools Primary Responsibilities Leads project resources in the creation of the work break down structure, identifying the critical path, and ensuring the project stays on track by managing the day to day operations Builds trusted relationships with all stakeholders and project teams needed for successful project delivery Ensures tasks are captured and executed in a timely manner across all workstreams Manages all workstreams of the project Manages supplier delivery of committed deliverables Manages the project budget Able to identify required resources and skillsets necessary for successful implementation Coordinates the efforts of project team members to deliver tasks according to the project plan Tracks project metrics for quality management Point of contact for all project deliverables, both by the agency and by suppliers Excellent communication skills - must be able to work closely with agencies and suppliers to ensure tasks are completed according to schedule Engages with project leadership team and business sponsors to define objectives and deliverables Supports cross-functional and operational departments in assessing potential risks and blockers Integrates information from a variety of sources to arrive at a broad understanding of issues Anticipates and addresses obstacles, redirecting efforts to accelerate work or improve quality Performs other duties as assigned Primary Duties and Responsibilities Independently lead, manage, plan and organize project team Understand the project objectives by thoroughly comprehending the business, technology, security risks and goals Create, maintain, and manage overall project plans Review, revise, and recommend changes to all project deliverables Report project status as required to GTA Enterprise Program Management Office Ensure project schedule and deliverables are managed in accordance with GTA Policies, Standards, and Guidelines Provide technical knowledge and direction Engage appropriate stakeholders and incorporate feedback and requirements Collaborate with business partners, stakeholders, and senior management Coordinate project communications, risks, and issues resolution Identify obstacles and escalate issues, as needed Provide issue resolution and manage project interdependencies Track progress and create project status reports and regular metrics Essential Skills Bachelor's degree or equivalent 8+ years of prior project management experience Excellent written and oral communication skills Prior experience with state or other public sector clients Excellent organizational skills and a leader in the change process Ability to collaborate and drive execution at all levels within a business area Ability to communicate in written and verbal formats to various situations and audiences Expertise in documentation, presentation tools, and project management tools Excellent skills in critical thinking and analysis Ability to establish strong working relationships across IT, business lines and external stakeholders Group facilitation skills, negotiation and ability to influence and drive decisions Possess understanding of cloud infrastructure architecture and able to clearly guide and articulate needs to successfully onboard and manage new organization Possess understanding of end-point requirements, development workbench and requisite cloud technologies to successfully facilitate the capture and execution of technical tasks Required/Desired Skills:
Technical PM Experience Cloud SaaS Software Projects Creating complicated IT project plans Project Management Tools Managing communication and project status across multiple stakeholders Experience negotiating and managing third-party vendors SDLC Experience Development/management of software RFP experience Agile Methodology PMP Certification PM with a State Government