Hybrid in Atlanta, GA, US • Posted 10 hours ago • Updated 10 hours ago
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12 Months
Hybrid
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Job Details
Skills
Program Management Professional (PgMP)
PMP
PMI-ACP
data migration
modernization program management
Summary
*Local Metro Atlanta Candidates* *REQUIRED Certifications MUST be ACTIVE. **Candidate s resume MUST reflect ALL the REQUIRED skills in their jobs performances**
Position Overview
UI Inspire modernization program, a large-scale initiative to transform the State s Unemployment Insurance (UI) systems for Benefits, Tax, and Appeals operations. The modernization effort is intended to improve citizen service delivery, operational efficiency, system security, and program integrity while enabling scalable, cloud-enabled digital services for claimants, employers, and agency staff.
Key Responsibilities
Program and Project Management
Lead planning, execution, and monitoring of the UI Inspire modernization project, ensuring alignment with GDOL strategic modernization goals. Solve complex problems and drive action across the organization.
Coordinate activities across Benefits, Tax, and Appeals modernization workstreams and associated vendor delivery teams.
Develop and maintain integrated program schedules, milestone tracking, and risk mitigation strategies aligned with the planned September 2026 go-live timeline.
Track delivery of critical implementation milestones including system testing, user acceptance testing, data migration validation, security testing, and production readiness.
Manage dependencies between vendor deliverables, agency readiness activities, and federal certification requirements.
Track and report on project budget.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in information systems, public administration, business administration, computer science, or related field.
10+ years of experience managing large-scale IT modernization or enterprise system implementation projects.
Demonstrated experience managing government technology modernization initiatives, preferably in unemployment insurance, workforce systems, or human services.
Experience working with multi-vendor delivery environments and state technology governance frameworks.
Strong knowledge of Agile, hybrid, or iterative software delivery methodologies.
Experience coordinating development, system testing, data migration, and implementation readiness activities.
Experience supporting state unemployment insurance system modernization programs.
Familiarity with federal certification processes and readiness expectations for UI systems.
Experience managing cloud-based or enterprise platform implementations.
Experience working with public sector program governance and executive oversight structures.
PMP, PMI-ACP, or similar project management certification.
PgMP certification.
Key Skills
Large-scale IT modernization program management
System Implementation vendor management
Vendor and stakeholder coordination
Risk and issue management
Executive communication and reporting
Implementation planning and operational readiness
Cross-functional team leadership
Work Environment
This is a contract-based role supporting the Georgia Department of Labor. The Program Manager will collaborate closely with state leadership, program stakeholders, and vendor teams to deliver the UI Inspire modernization program.
Skill
Required / Desired
Amount
of Experience
Bachelor s degree in information systems, public administration, business administration, computer science, or related field
Required
Experience managing large-scale IT modernization or enterprise system implementation projects.
Required
10
Years
Demonstrated experience managing government IT modernization initiatives, preferably in unemployment insurance, workforce systems, or human services.
Required
Experience working with multi-vendor delivery environments and state technology governance frameworks.
Required
10
Years
Strong knowledge of Agile, hybrid, or iterative software delivery methodologies.
Required
Experience coordinating development, system testing, data migration, and implementation readiness activities.
Required
10
Years
Large-scale IT modernization program management
Required
System Implementation vendor management
Required
Vendor and stakeholder coordination
Required
Risk and issue management
Required
Executive communication and reporting
Required
Implementation planning and operational readiness
Required
Cross-functional team leadership
Required
Experience supporting state unemployment insurance system modernization programs.
Highly desired
Familiarity with federal certification processes and readiness expectations for UI systems.
Highly desired
Experience managing cloud-based or enterprise platform implementations.
Required
Experience working with public sector program governance and executive oversight structures.
Highly desired
Project Management Professional (PMP), PMI-ACP, or similar project management certification. (MUST UPLOAD ACTIVE CERTIFICATION)
Required
Program Management Professional (PgMP) (MUST UPLOAD ACTIVE CERTIFICATION)
Required
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Local Metro Atlanta Candidates *REQUIRED Certifications MUST be ACTIVE- Project Management Professional (PMP) & Program Management Professional (PgMP) **Candidates resume MUST reflect ALL the REQUIRED skills in their jobs performances** Position OverviewThe Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is undertaking the UI Inspire modernization program, a large-scale initiative to transform the States Unemployment Insurance (UI) systems for Benefits, Tax, and Appeals operations. The modernization effort
Candidate Pay rate: $110/hrs Job ID:805167 Position: GDOL - UI Inspire Program Manager Duration: 12 months Contract Location: Atlanta, GA( Locals Only F2F intervew) Direct Client: State of Georgia Note from the client: Interview Mode: F2F interview required Interview Process:Vendor required to upload screenshot picture of candidate if interview is requested. Required Skills Matrix: Skills Years Used Last used Competence Level Bachelors degree in information systems, public administration,
*Local Metro Atlanta Candidates* *REQUIRED Certifications MUST be ACTIVE. **Candidates resume MUST reflect ALL the REQUIRED skills in their jobs performances** Position Overview The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) is undertaking the UI Inspire modernization program, a large-scale initiative to transform the States Unemployment Insurance (UI) systems for Benefits, Tax, and Appeals operations. The modernization effort is intended to improve citizen service delivery, operational efficiency, syst
Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly experienced Program Manager to lead the day-to-day program coordination and delivery oversight for this large-scale initiative. This role is based in the vibrant city of Atlanta, offering a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of technology transformation within the public sector. The Program Manager will work closely with leadership, vendor teams, and business stakeholders to ensure the timely delivery of modernization milestones, federal readiness
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