Project Manager

Job Title: Project Manager 

Location: One Georgia Center, 600 West Peachtree NW, Atlanta, GA 30308

Work Schedule: Hybrid – Onsite Once Per Week

Interview Mode: Web Cam Interview followed by In-Person Interview

Local Candidates Only

Seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and manage multiple end-to-end IT applications and software development projects. The selected candidate will oversee project planning, execution, governance, documentation, and process improvement initiatives while ensuring alignment with organizational standards and best practices.

This position requires a strong project management professional with at least 5 years of experience managing software development or IT application projects and demonstrated expertise in both Waterfall and Agile (Scrum/Kanban) delivery methodologies.

The contract is reviewed annually for renewal.

Core Competencies

• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Attention to detail and project governance
• Organization and project planning
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Data visualization and dashboard reporting
• Structured project execution and scheduling
• Contract and compliance awareness
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Documentation and process management

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with project managers, clients, vendors, engineering teams, and stakeholders across multiple concurrent projects.
• Manage project tracking and reporting through a structured Waterfall framework while supporting Agile development teams using Scrum and Kanban methodologies.
• Review and interpret contractual documentation to identify project scope, deliverables, milestones, and compliance requirements.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders through meetings, presentations, and status reporting.
• Prepare project charters, kickoff presentations, communication plans, and project schedules.
• Facilitate project meetings, Agile ceremonies, and stakeholder reviews.
• Utilize Jira and ServiceNow to manage project boards, dashboards, and reporting activities.
• Escalate project issues and risks when appropriate.
• Maintain project roadmaps and ensure adherence to project governance standards.
• Develop process documentation and "how-to" guides.
• Identify project constraints, inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Reinforce project priorities, policies, standards, and best practices.
• Utilize project management tools including:
  • MS Project / Project Online
  • SharePoint Project Templates
  • Jira
  • Confluence
  • ServiceNow
• Maintain, update, and archive project documentation, meeting notes, and action items.
• Generate detailed meeting notes and status updates that support management decision-making.
• Ensure communication and escalation channels remain active and effective throughout project lifecycles.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience supporting software development or IT applications projects.
• Strong experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with MS Project or Project Online for project scheduling and management.
• Experience reviewing contractual documentation and translating scope and compliance requirements into project plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and follow-through abilities.
• Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience creating project dashboards, status reports, and executive-level communications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with both Waterfall and Agile (Scrum/Kanban) methodologies in a hybrid delivery environment.
• PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in:
  • Business Administration
  • Information Technology
  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Related field

Required Skills Matrix

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