IT Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager for a 12 months contract role in Lawrenceville, GA to lead and support complex enterprise projects and programs. This role will create key project management deliverables (such as project statuses, plans, risks & issue logs, and executive briefings) and work closely with teams and stakeholders to achieve priorities and goals. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment. This position reports directly to the IT PMO.

Skills:

·        Bachelor’s degree in business, information technology, or a related field.

·        At least 8 years of progressive experience in project management consulting or technical project management.

·        Proven experience leading highly technical teams in the development and delivery of complex systems. Demonstrated experience managing third-party vendors and driving performance to meet contract commitments.

·        Experience working within a PMO preferred

·        Certification: PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM or similar certification.

Responsibilities:

·        Strong working knowledge of PMBOK and Agile frameworks, with the ability to plan and execute projects using either methodology and tailor approaches as needed.

·        Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills, with the executive presence to deliver clear status updates and produce high-quality leadership-level documentation.

·        Proven ability to resolve issues, influence stakeholders, negotiate difficult situations, and maintain strict timelines.

·        Demonstrated ability managing technology vendors across the full project lifecycle, ensuring performance, tracking deliverables, resolving issues promptly, and mitigating risks.

·        Solid working knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) while coordinating internal IT teams and external vendors for smooth technical delivery.

·        Demonstrated leadership in delivering complex web-development projects.

·        Experience with Waterfall, Agile Scrum, and Hybrid project methodologies.

·        Proficient in MS Project, JIRA, and/or similar tools for project planning and tracking.

·        Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite.

·        Strong grasp of business and technology operations, priorities, policies, and resource needs.

·        Ability to clarify ambiguous assignments and drive alignment.

·        Demonstrate high-quality customer service and empathy while managing within scope, schedule, and budget constraints.