Sr. Project Manager (Remote) - Atlanta, GA (In-person) - Only locals with Valid DL Copy.

Job Title: Project Manager (Remote).

Location: Atlanta, GA (In-Person Interview Required).
Duration: Long Term.

Job Overview:

Under broad supervision, the Project Manager will lead projects through the full lifecycle from project definition to the implementation of deliverables. This role requires creating strong collaborative partnerships with both internal and external teams. The position involves managing individual project streams related to modernization efforts in a public sector environment and may extend to additional software projects based on organizational needs.

This is a remote-based position, but candidates must reside within 400 miles of the hiring office to attend occasional in-person meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Take full accountability for all aspects of the assigned projects.
• Develop and oversee detailed project plans, timelines, and key milestones.
• Monitor project progress and proactively manage risks and issues.
• Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, partner agencies, and subject matter experts to ensure successful project delivery.
• Develop product roadmaps aligned with business needs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and task dependencies.
• Facilitate communication among project stakeholders, identifying blockers and next steps.
• Lead project planning sessions and apply various project methodologies (SAFe, Scrum, Agile).
• Support the development of test plans and manage issue tracking processes.
• Provide regular updates and reports to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Oversee the work of project coordinators and ensure documentation and tracking of all project tasks.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 5 years of recent, relevant project management experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience with Salesforce platform.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, SAFe).
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Asana, or similar.
• Familiarity with version control and document management systems.
• Proven experience managing technical projects across multiple teams.
• Ability to gather and present project-related information to various stakeholders.
• Skilled in estimating effort for tasks (testing, development, etc.).

Technical Competencies:

• Intermediate experience with SharePoint and relational databases.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage and collaborate with cross-functional and culturally diverse teams.
• Demonstrated skills in risk assessment, mitigation, and planning.

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