GDOT IT Applications Project ManagerUnder broad supervision, manages projects through full life cycle from project definition through implementation of project deliverables. Creates collaborative partnership with all internal and external team members to accomplish the deliverables. Leads and manages multiple internal and external end-to-end IT applications and software projects, documentation, and processes while reinforcing defined infrastructure and software best practices.
Drives process improvement, documentation management, and project governance to ensure follow-through, timeliness, and accuracy across the project portfolio. Requires 5+ years of experience managing software and IT applications projects, with demonstrated proficiency in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Must be able to run large projects with minimal oversight.Core competencies include communication, attention to detail, organization, flexibility, data visualization, structured project execution, and contract and compliance awareness.Responsibilities include collaborating with other project managers, clients, vendors, and engineering teams on various projects, presentations, and meetings; managing project tracking and reporting through a structured Waterfall framework to ensure full compliance visibility and no gaps in milestone or deliverable accountability; reviewing and interpreting contractual documentation to extract project scope, deliverable requirements, compliance obligations, and key milestones; providing attention to detail to internal and external email communications; identifying relevant audiences for meetings; conducting meeting analysis that results in facilitation of routine meetings/ceremonies to track projects and maintain project boards and dashboards using Jira and ServiceNow; understanding when and how to escalate to other groups when necessary; consistently maintaining project status, updating project roadmaps, and adhering to defined project structure standards with the integrated tool stack provided; ability to draft process and 'how to' documentation; assisting with identifying project constraints, risks, inefficiencies, and areas where processes can be improved and/or reinforced; reinforcing agreed upon priorities, policies, and team best practices; utilizing project management software i.e., MS Project/Project Online, SharePoint Project Template, Jira, Confluence, ServiceNow, etc.; maintaining, updating, and archiving project notes, follow-ups, and documentation; familiar with all functions of Outlook including alert functions and the ability to schedule meetings utilizing the Scheduling Assistant; generating and archiving notes from project meetings that add value to management decision-making; ensuring communication channels are made available for all projects to enable adequate communication and escalation process among project team members.
Hybrid with the expectation to come onsite to the Atlanta (Midtown) office as needed.Experience required includes 5+ years of project management experience specifically with software development or IT applications, experience with both Waterfall and Agile (Scrum/Kanban) methodologies in a hybrid delivery environment, proficiency with MS Project or Project Online for schedule development and management, highly proficient in writing, editing, and follow-through, experience reading contractual documentation and extracting project scope, deliverables, and compliance obligations, some relevant college experience or applicable certifications (preferred) or college degree (preferred). Preferred: PMP, CAPM, or equivalent certification preferred. College Degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Engineering, or Computer Science.
Local candidates only US CITIZEN or GREEN CARD HOLDER only. Onsite once per week and the contract is yearly and reviewed for renewal.