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Job ID: JOB_ID_4060

Job Summary:

The IT Project Manager will provide project management support and oversight for critical Client, Division of Aging Services (DAS) initiatives. This role is accountable to the IT Assistant Deputy Commissioner, Department CIO, and the DAS business owners. The Project Manager will collaborate with software vendors, service providers, Client teams, and DAS business stakeholders to ensure efficient management of projects and IT changes across the environment. These projects are generally small to large in scope and represent a significant impact on DAS productivity and service delivery.

Responsibilities:

  • Under general supervision, manage and/or coordinate all tasks for small, medium, and large-sized projects of moderate to high complexity and risk.
  • Manage and/or provide project management consultation for all aspects of the project through the project management and software development life cycle.
  • Work closely with DAS business leads, vendor project managers, business analysts, and subject matter experts on various system support teams.
  • Manage the project as scoped by the SOWs, vendor Contracts, and project steering committee.
  • During initiation, assist clients in determining the best approaches for reaching objectives.
  • During planning, develop project management tools including plans for scope management, risk management, communications, change control, and performance measurement and tracking.
  • During execution, monitor performance and report to leadership teams on project status and pertinent issues, including major milestones and potential project risks.
  • Provide continuing direction to the project team, conduct status meetings, assess proposed changes in scope, and recommend courses of action to project sponsors during the execution phase.
  • Employ product verification processes to ensure the project has delivered client expectations and perform lessons learned for all projects.
  • Oversee and control ongoing costs, schedules, resources, scope, issues, and risks. Develop or review time and cost estimates, project plans/schedules, and budgets.
  • Facilitate critical process assessments and redesign for process improvements.
  • Work with the project steering committee and senior project management to improve project processes towards productive outcomes.
  • Direct project team members to take necessary action steps to achieve project goals and objectives.
  • Work with business leads, vendor PMs, and quality assurance teams to utilize established project standards, procedures, and quality objectives.
  • Chair, manage, or facilitate project kickoff meetings, communicating individual roles and project expectations. Ensure all project team members have the tools and training required to perform effectively.
  • Manage scope by using a variety of data sources to support project negotiations related to time, cost, and/or quality.
  • Develop, monitor, and coordinate project activities, such as scheduling, tracking, and reporting; lead change efforts impacting the projects.
  • Work with Client leadership, business leads, and vendor teams to identify specific opportunities or weaknesses within DAS projects and make specific change recommendations to structures, processes, or people to improve project performance.
  • Provide work direction and leadership to DAS projects, including scheduling, task completions, and review of project efforts.
  • Monitor project milestones and critical dates to identify potential jeopardy of project schedule. Identify ways to resolve schedule issues and keep management aware of the situation.
  • Assess variances from the project plan, gather metrics, and develop and implement changes as necessary to ensure the project remains within specified scope and is within time, cost, and quality objectives.
  • Conduct formal reviews with business sponsors, Client leadership during project execution and at project completion to confirm acceptance and satisfaction.
  • Provide the team with constructive feedback pertaining to project performance.
  • Develop and maintain a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors, and key clients.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelors degree in a related field or specialized training and three years of IT project management experience.
  • PMP certification from PMI or equivalent certification (MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATION).
  • 7 years’ experience leading projects of moderate to high complexity (must have occurred in the last 10 years).
  • Hands-on experience with MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint 2013, and MS O365.

Special Requirements

Locals Only. PMP certification required. Onsite interview may be required.

Compensation & Location

Salary: $60 – $80 per year (Estimated)

Location: Atlanta, GA

Recruiter / Company – Contact Information

Email: sh.b@sparktekusa.com

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