Crescens
IT Project Manager
Crescens, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383
Job title : IT Project ManagerLocation: Atlanta, GADuration : 29+ MonthsType : Either Web Cam or In PersonThe 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 experienceChange ManagementFamiliarity with the Enterprise Application Development ProcessInfrastructure Project ManagementProject Management Tools Primary ResponsibilitiesLeads 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 operationsBuilds trusted relationships with all stakeholders and project teams needed for successful project deliveryEnsures tasks are captured and executed in a timely manner across all workstreamsManages all workstreams of the projectManages supplier delivery of committed deliverablesManages the project budgetAble to identify required resources and skillsets necessary for successful implementationCoordinates the efforts of project team members to deliver tasks according to the project planTracks project metrics for quality managementPoint of contact for all project deliverables, both by the agency and by suppliersExcellent communication skills - must be able to work closely with agencies and suppliers to ensure tasks are completed according to scheduleEngages with project leadership team and business sponsors to define objectives and deliverablesSupports cross-functional and operational departments in assessing potential risks and blockersIntegrates information from a variety of sources to arrive at a broad understanding of issuesAnticipates and addresses obstacles, redirecting efforts to accelerate work or improve qualityPerforms other duties as assigned Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesIndependently lead, manage, plan and organize project teamUnderstand the project objectives by thoroughly comprehending the business, technology, security risks and goalsCreate, maintain, and manage overall project plansReview, revise, and recommend changes to all project deliverablesReport project status as required to GTA Enterprise Program Management OfficeEnsure project schedule and deliverables are managed in accordance with GTA Policies, Standards, and GuidelinesProvide technical knowledge and directionEngage appropriate stakeholders and incorporate feedback and requirementsCollaborate with business partners, stakeholders, and senior managementCoordinate project communications, risks, and issues resolutionIdentify obstacles and escalate issues, as neededProvide issue resolution and manage project interdependenciesTrack progress and create project status reports and regular metrics Essential SkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent8+ years of prior project management experienceExcellent written and oral communication skillsPrior experience with state or other public sector clientsExcellent organizational skills and a leader in the change processAbility to collaborate and drive execution at all levels within a business areaAbility to communicate in written and verbal formats to various situations and audiencesExpertise in documentation, presentation tools, and project management toolsExcellent skills in critical thinking and analysisAbility to establish strong working relationships across IT, business lines and external stakeholdersGroup facilitation skills, negotiation and ability to influence and drive decisionsPossess understanding of cloud infrastructure architecture and able to clearly guide and articulate needs to successfully onboard and manage new organizationPossess understanding of end-point requirements, development workbench and requisite cloud technologies to successfully facilitate the capture and execution of technical tasksRequired/Desired Skills:
Technical PM ExperienceCloud SaaS Software ProjectsCreating complicated IT project plansProject Management ToolsManaging communication and project status across multiple stakeholdersExperience negotiating and managing third-party vendorsSDLC ExperienceDevelopment/management of software RFP experienceAgile MethodologyPMP CertificationPM 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 experienceChange ManagementFamiliarity with the Enterprise Application Development ProcessInfrastructure Project ManagementProject Management Tools Primary ResponsibilitiesLeads 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 operationsBuilds trusted relationships with all stakeholders and project teams needed for successful project deliveryEnsures tasks are captured and executed in a timely manner across all workstreamsManages all workstreams of the projectManages supplier delivery of committed deliverablesManages the project budgetAble to identify required resources and skillsets necessary for successful implementationCoordinates the efforts of project team members to deliver tasks according to the project planTracks project metrics for quality managementPoint of contact for all project deliverables, both by the agency and by suppliersExcellent communication skills - must be able to work closely with agencies and suppliers to ensure tasks are completed according to scheduleEngages with project leadership team and business sponsors to define objectives and deliverablesSupports cross-functional and operational departments in assessing potential risks and blockersIntegrates information from a variety of sources to arrive at a broad understanding of issuesAnticipates and addresses obstacles, redirecting efforts to accelerate work or improve qualityPerforms other duties as assigned Primary Duties and ResponsibilitiesIndependently lead, manage, plan and organize project teamUnderstand the project objectives by thoroughly comprehending the business, technology, security risks and goalsCreate, maintain, and manage overall project plansReview, revise, and recommend changes to all project deliverablesReport project status as required to GTA Enterprise Program Management OfficeEnsure project schedule and deliverables are managed in accordance with GTA Policies, Standards, and GuidelinesProvide technical knowledge and directionEngage appropriate stakeholders and incorporate feedback and requirementsCollaborate with business partners, stakeholders, and senior managementCoordinate project communications, risks, and issues resolutionIdentify obstacles and escalate issues, as neededProvide issue resolution and manage project interdependenciesTrack progress and create project status reports and regular metrics Essential SkillsBachelor's degree or equivalent8+ years of prior project management experienceExcellent written and oral communication skillsPrior experience with state or other public sector clientsExcellent organizational skills and a leader in the change processAbility to collaborate and drive execution at all levels within a business areaAbility to communicate in written and verbal formats to various situations and audiencesExpertise in documentation, presentation tools, and project management toolsExcellent skills in critical thinking and analysisAbility to establish strong working relationships across IT, business lines and external stakeholdersGroup facilitation skills, negotiation and ability to influence and drive decisionsPossess understanding of cloud infrastructure architecture and able to clearly guide and articulate needs to successfully onboard and manage new organizationPossess understanding of end-point requirements, development workbench and requisite cloud technologies to successfully facilitate the capture and execution of technical tasksRequired/Desired Skills:
Technical PM ExperienceCloud SaaS Software ProjectsCreating complicated IT project plansProject Management ToolsManaging communication and project status across multiple stakeholdersExperience negotiating and managing third-party vendorsSDLC ExperienceDevelopment/management of software RFP experienceAgile MethodologyPMP CertificationPM with a State Government