Project Manager

Overview

On Site
Accepts corp to corp applications
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 5 month(s)

Skills

Agile
Scrum
Kanban
Servicenow
Data visualization
Sharepoint
JIRA
Data Analysis
Dashboards
Confluence
waterfall

Job Details

Location & Work Arrangement

  • City, State: Atlanta, Georgia
  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid (2-3 days onsite per week).
  • Contract: This is a Contract position subject to annual budget review.
  • Onsite Requirement: REQUIRED to be onsite 2-3 days per week at the Atlanta (Midtown) office.
  • Preference: LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY with full-time residency in the Atlanta Metro area / State of Georgia.
  • Mode of Interview: Either Web Cam or In Person.

Key Responsibilities and Focus Areas

Project Execution and Process

  • Project Lifecycle Management: Manage projects through the full lifecycle, from project definition through implementation of deliverables, with minimal oversight required for large projects.
  • Hybrid Methodology: Apply an understanding of Agile practices (Scrum, Kanban) to facilitate development teams while managing overall project tracking via Waterfall schedules.
  • Documentation & Planning: Identify relevant audiences and create thorough meeting preparation materials, including Project Charter and kick-off presentations. Draft process and 'how to' documentation.
  • Escalation: Understand when and how to escalate issues to other groups when necessary.
  • Process Improvement: Assist with identifying project constraints, risks, inefficiencies, and areas where processes can be improved and reinforced.

Collaboration and Reporting

  • Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate with other PMs, clients, vendors, and engineering teams, ensuring follow-up and adequate communication for continuous alignment.
  • Meeting Facilitation: Conduct and facilitate routine meetings/ceremonies, generating and archiving notes that add value to management decision-making.
  • Tracking Tools: Maintain project boards and dashboards utilizing project management software such as Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Project Online, and the SharePoint Project Template.
  • Data Visualization: Create and analyze Data Visualization in the form of dashboards to help understand team velocity and/or milestone progress.
  • Documentation Management: Consistently maintain project status, update project roadmaps, and maintain, update, and archive project documentation.

Required & Desired Expertise

Skill Area

Minimum Experience

Key Expertise & Knowledge

Project Management

3 to 5 Years (Required)

Project management experience in an IT enterprise environment.

Methodology

N/A

Understanding of Agile (Scrum/Kanban) and ability to facilitate Waterfall tracking.

Communication

N/A

Highly proficient in writing and editing. Excellent client and internal communication skills.

Tools

N/A

Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, Project Online, and Microsoft Office/Outlook functions.

Scope Management

N/A

Experience extracting scope from contractual documentation.

Education

N/A (Nice to Have)

Some college experience or applicable certifications (preferred) or college degree (preferred).

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