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Description Seeking a Project Manager within the Office of Information Technology.The role of the Technical Project Manager is to plan, execute, and finalize projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party contractors or consultants to deliver projects according to plan. The Project Manager will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control throughout its life cycle. Responsibilities Strategy & Planning Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion. Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Track project milestones and deliverables. Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas. Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle. Conduct project postmortems and create a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements. Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management. Acquisition & Deployment Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals. Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes wherenecessary. Where required, negotiate with other department managers for the acquisition of requiredpersonnel from within the company. Determine and assess the need for additional staff and/or consultants and make the appropriate recruitments, if necessary, during project cycle. Operational Management Direct and manage project development from beginning to end. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel. Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within the project team. Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path. Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, andpresentations. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingencyplans. Coach, mentor, motivate, and supervise project team members and contractors and influencethem to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project. Position RequirementsFormal Education & Certification University bachelor's or associate degree in Business, Technology or a related field preferred Project Management Certification (PMI-PMP) or Certified Associate of Project Management (PMI-CAPM) preferred. Knowledge & Experience 4+ years of demonstrated work experience in a project management capacity, including allaspects of project process development and execution. Strong familiarity with project management software, including but not limited to; MS Project,Monday.com, and Smartsheets. Strong familiarity with MS Office Suite of tools. Strong familiarity with Flowchart and Process Modeling software including but not limited to; MS Visio and Lucidchart. Familiarity with programming languages, including but not limited to Java, Angular and Ionic. Familiarity with IT Infrastructure including but not limited to; Desktop, Networks, Servers, andOperating Systems. Familiarity with Database technologies including but not limited to; SQL, Mongo, and Oracle. Clear understanding of end-to-end application delivery in a multi-platform environment (clientserver, web, cloud services). Demonstrated experience in personnel management. Demonstrated experience in complete Business Analysis toolset, including facilitation, information gathering, diagramming, and documentation. Personal Attributes Experience working both independently and, in a collaborative environment is essential. Can conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently. Flexible during times of change. Ability to read communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines. Persuasive, encouraging, and motivating. Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including upper management, clients,and other departments. Ability to defuse tension among project team, should it arise. Ability to bring projects to successful completion through political sensitivity. Strong written and oral communication skills. Strong people skills. Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products. Must be able to learn, understand, and apply innovative technologies. Customer service skills are an asset. The ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial. Must have a keen sense of Tenacity. Work Conditions Overtime may be required to meet project deadlines but must be approved prior to working. Sitting for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other devices and objects. Physically able to participate in training sessions, presentations, and meetings. Some travel may be required for the purpose of meeting with clients, stakeholders, or offsitepersonnel/management.
- ID: #49786808
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State: Georgia
Atlanta
30301
Atlanta
USA
- City: Atlanta
- Salary:
USD
TBD
TBD
- Job type: Permanent
- Showed: 2023-04-25
- Deadline: 2023-06-23
- Category: Et cetera