The Project Manager (PM) will have a proven track record of implementing cloud SaaS and customized software projects for complex initiatives.
The PM will lead a cross-functional project team and provide an organizational view of project/program dependencies, stakeholders, and risk impacts. The PM will also continuously improve project management process and toolkits used by project teams to successfully implement technical project solutions. Provides expertise, consulting and coaching for lower-level technical resources in the process of project management. The PM will have effective communication skills, organizational awareness, and ability to manage critical dependencies and impacts.
The anticipated duration of this project is through 2/27/26, 40 hours/week. During the first approx. 6 months, the successful candidate will split time between two projects. Georgia Professional Standards Commission is located in Atlanta, GA, but the job can be carried out 100% remotely, with the project manager working normal business hours EST.
What You Need for this Position
Technical Project Management experience
Change Management
Familiarity with the Enterprise Application Development Process
Infrastructure Project Management
Project Management Tools
Primary Responsibilities
Leads project resources in the creation of the work break down structure, identifying the critical path, and ensuring the project stays on track by managing the day to day operations
Builds trusted relationships with all stakeholders and project teams needed for successful project delivery
Ensures tasks are captured and executed in a timely manner across all workstreams
Manages all workstreams of the project
Manages supplier delivery of committed deliverables
Manages the project budget
Able to identify required resources and skillsets necessary for successful implementation
Coordinates the efforts of project team members to deliver tasks according to the project plan
Tracks project metrics for quality management
Point of contact for all project deliverables, both by the agency and by suppliers
Excellent communication skills must be able to work closely with agencies and suppliers to ensure tasks are completed according to schedule
Engages with project leadership team and business sponsors to define objectives and deliverables
Supports cross-functional and operational departments in assessing potential risks and blockers
Integrates information from a variety of sources to arrive at a broad understanding of issues
Anticipates and addresses obstacles, redirecting efforts to accelerate work or improve quality
Performs other duties as assigned
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
Independently lead, manage, plan and organize project team
Understand the project objectives by thoroughly comprehending the business, technology, security risks and goals
Create, maintain, and manage overall project plans
Review, revise, and recommend changes to all project deliverables
Report project status as required to GTA Enterprise Program Management Office
Ensure project schedule and deliverables are managed in accordance with GTA Policies, Standards, and Guidelines
Provide technical knowledge and direction
Engage appropriate stakeholders and incorporate feedback and requirements
Collaborate with business partners, stakeholders, and senior management
Coordinate project communications, risks, and issues resolution
Identify obstacles and escalate issues, as needed
Provide issue resolution and manage project interdependencies
Track progress and create project status reports and regular metrics
Essential Skills
Bachelors degree or equivalent
8+ years of prior project management experience
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Prior experience with state or other public sector clients
Excellent organizational skills and a leader in the change process
Ability to collaborate and drive execution at all levels within a business area
Ability to communicate in written and verbal formats to various situations and audiences
Expertise in documentation, presentation tools, and project management tools
Excellent skills in critical thinking and analysis
Ability to establish strong working relationships across IT, business lines and external stakeholders
Group facilitation skills, negotiation and ability to influence and drive decisions
Possess understanding of cloud infrastructure architecture and able to clearly guide and articulate needs to successfully onboard and manage new organization
Possess understanding of end-point requirements, development workbench and requisite cloud technologies to successfully facilitate the capture and execution of technical tasks •
Last updated on Aug 11, 2023