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SPECTRAFORCE

It project manager

SPECTRAFORCE, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383


Job Title:

Sr. IT Project ManagerLocation:

Atlanta, Georgia 30303 (Hybrid – 2/3 days per week)Duration:

6 MonthsJob Summary

The IT Project Manager, Sr. plans and coordinates all aspects of IT specific projects from initiation to delivery.The role of this position is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to agreed upon deadlines and within budget.The role also includes acquiring resources and coordinating efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to the established project plan.This role defines the project’s objectives and ensures delivery of quality. What distinguishes the Senior level is that projects for this role are typically larger and more complex than for non-Sr. Project Managers.This is a fully seasoned professional level capable of independently carrying out most assignments.This role requires extensive experience leading Applications Development projects that deliver significant benefit to the organization.Ideal candidate will be experienced in Agile Development, Scrum Master, and DevOps.Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervision Received: Depending on organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program and under very general supervision.Duties/Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.General Duties

Manages projects that often involve software, server, or network implementation and upgrades, PC deployment and other similar projects.Coordinates work done by IT staff and internal customers/partners by defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments.Develops detailed project plans and manages all implementation processes including resource allocation, progress tracking, monitoring change control process, testing, documentation, training, and on-time delivery within budget constraints.Strategy & Planning

Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.Track project milestones and deliverables.Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.Conduct project postmortems and create a recommendations report in order to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.Acquisition & Deployment

Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of required personnel from within the company.Determine and assess need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments, if necessary, during project cycle.Operational Management

Direct and manage project development from beginning to end.Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel.Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team.Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.Required Skills/Abilities

Application Development project management is a must-have.Experience with Agile Development, Scrum Master, and DevOps is a plus.Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, processes, and tools of project management.Skill in the use of personal computers and their associated connectivity and networking.Ability to plan and carry out virtually all typical assignments within professional area; to train others; to build effective relationships within the City organization.Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or business (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the required degree on an exception basis). 5 years of specific professional experience such as team or project lead.Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in computer science, engineering or business (equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution for the master’s degree on an exception basis) with 5-8 years of experience.Licensures and Certifications

PMP preferred.Essential Capabilities and Work Environment

Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully.About Us

Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India.Benefits

SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.Equal Opportunity Employer

SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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