PMP Certified IT Program Manager in Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

One of our premier clients is looking for a PMP Certified IT Program Manager in Atlanta, GA (Hybrid) for a contract position. If interested, please submit your resume ASAP indicating (1) current location (2) desired hourly rate, W2 or 1099? (3) Your email address.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and manages ongoing project costs, schedules, resources, scope, issues, and risks. Prepares or reviews time and cost estimates, project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Facilitates process assessments and leads redesign efforts to drive operational improvements and efficiencies.
Collaborates with the project steering committee and senior project management to optimize project processes for successful outcomes.
Coordinates with business leads, vendor project managers, and quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to established project standards, procedures, and quality benchmarks.
Leads or facilitates project kickoff meetings, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Ensures all team members are equipped with the necessary tools and training for effective performance.
Manages project scope, using relevant data and analysis to support negotiations related to time, cost, and quality expectations.
Develops, monitors, and coordinates key project activities such as scheduling, progress tracking, reporting, and managing change initiatives.
Provides leadership and direction to project teams, including scheduling, tracking task completion, and reviewing project deliverables.
Monitors project milestones and critical deadlines, proactively identifying risks to timelines and working to mitigate schedule impacts. Keeps leadership informed of significant issues.
Evaluates project variances, collects performance metrics, and implements adjustments to ensure the project stays within scope, budget, and quality parameters.
Conducts formal reviews with business sponsors and OIT leadership throughout the project lifecycle and upon completion to confirm satisfaction and acceptance of deliverables.
Offers constructive feedback to team members to improve individual and overall project performance.
Builds and maintains productive working relationships with project sponsors, vendors, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
PMP Certification from PMI or equivalent. (MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATION)
Experience within the last 5 years leading/coordinating vendor managed projects.
Bachelor s degree in related field or specialized training and IT project management experience.
Hands-on experience with MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint 2013, and MS O365.
Experience working in public sector IT.
Experience working in an outsourced environment.
Executive level written and oral communication skills.
Communication skills both verbal and written.
Microsoft Office
MS Project
Presentation skills
Project management.
Sharepoint.
Teams