Senior Information Technology Project Manager

The IT Project Manager role manages large-scale, high-risk technical programs or projects. This role manages matrixed, cross-functional teams responsible for delivering defined technical project outputs on time, within budget, and with quality results. Senior IT Project Managers plan, organize, monitor, and oversee one or more projects to meet defined business specifications. They work closely with the business and technology partners on their respective projects to guide efforts toward achieving intended business results and customer value. The Senior IT Project Manager has primary responsibility for defining, planning, tracking and managing technology projects, for identifying key resources and providing the direction they require in order to meet project objectives. They also ensure appropriate management and business involvement throughout the life of the project.***Position will be onsite daily in Atlanta***IT Project Manager Role and ResponsibilitiesProject DeliveryLead multiple large-scale projects to successful completion, managing scope, schedule and costDevelop project management deliverables, within compliance of approved methodology requirementsCommunicate a clear vision of the project’s objectives, and motivate the project team to achieve themOrganize the work into manageable work packages or phases and determine an effective approach to completing the workManage relationships with project stakeholders, including Technology and Business partnersEstablish and publish clear priorities among project activitiesResolve conflicts and remove obstacles to ensure the project team can make progressEffectively coordinate the activities of the team to meet project milestonesProvide performance input to team members’ functional managersPlanningProactively manage change to baselined scope, schedule and cost variables, communicating impacts and facilitating decisionsDevelop accurate estimates for effort, budget and scheduleDevelop resource plans, including skills required. Work with Technology and Business Partners to procure resources, both internally and externallyManage the financial aspects of the project: budgeting, estimate to actual variance, etc.Develop and maintain all project management documentationAnalyze the actual performance against the plan and make adjustments consistent with plan objectivesRisk, Change and Issue Management – CommunicationsAnalyze risks, establish contingency plans and identify trigger events and responsibility for initiating mitigating actionProvide tracking and reporting on progress to plan, cost and schedule reporting, and change controlResolve issues that impact the project in a timely, effective mannerManage vendor relations and procurement related to the project requirementsLeadershipProvide input to refine company-established PM MethodologyMentor other IT Project Managers in the use of industry best practicesIT Project Manager Required Skills and QualificationsBachelor’s degree in technical, business, or management discipline; or equivalent professional experience7+ years of IT Project Management experience in technical infrastructure and SDLC projectsSkilled in both Agile and Waterfall methodologiesKnowledge of and competency in PMI-based project management processes, including planning tasks and allocating resources, risk management, issues management, time management, and financial management/programsDemonstrated success in running multiple large scale, complex technology projects or programs in corporate enterprise environmentsExcellent communication skills, both verbal and writtenExcellent meeting planning and facilitation skillsExperience with business support software applications such as MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, Visio, and Access) requiredPMP certification preferred, ACP or SCM desired