Date Posted:01/10/2024Hiring Organization:Rose InternationalPosition Number:456477Job Title:IT Project ManagerJob Location:Atlanta, GA, USA, 30308Employment Type:TemporaryEstimated Duration (In months):5Min Hourly Rate($):55.00Max Hourly Rate($):55.00Must Have Skills/Attributes:PMP, Procurement, Project Management, QA

　　*Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a clients business needs and requirements.*

　　Short Description:Under limited supervision, manages projects through the full life cycle from project definition and approval through implementation and evaluation of all project deliverables. Provides guidance to the project team. May also serve in a lead role.

　　Complete Description:The client seeks a Project Manager (PM) who will be primarily assigned to oversee contracted and outsourced IT development efforts. As time permits, PM may be assigned to manage internal IT Projects.

　　The PM will work within the client of IT Applications, reporting to IT Management. PM will primarily ensure that client and vendor/contractor obligations, including compliance, are met on executed contracts. PM will manage multiple COTS and custom application and data/database projects/contracts for implementation on-premise, hybrid, SaaS, etc. within an enterprise class IT environment. Work will encompass small to complex efforts covering a variety of technology and business functions. Projects will primarily involve implementing new technology or enhancing existing products. PM will work within a weak matrix organization, with limited authority over resources/approvals. PM will provide leadership for project team members to achieve goals/objectives. PM will directly engage with suppliers, vendors, contractors, business units, and management. PM will create teamwork and collaboration to accomplish results/deliverables and ensure customer satisfaction. PM will utilize selected project management methodology for the project (e.g. waterfall, hybrid, or agile). PM will plan, control, and monitor project activities/tasks. PM will report progress and status to stakeholders, management, Project Management Office (PMO), and Project Assurance/Independent Validation and Verification (IVandV) staff.

　　Role:Organizing, leading, and managing the project team/resources to deliver a successful projectRepresenting IT interests in day-to-day engagement on activities/tasksEnsuring project team unity, alignment, and effective communicationActivity and resource planning, managing schedule, and tracking resource expendituresPlanning for and eliminating/mitigating obstacles/roadblocks to project successOverseeing completion/acceptance of project activities/tasks and deliverablesCompleting project documentation as needed throughout a projectCompleting projects on-time and within budget, scope, and agency expectations

　　Responsibilities:Ensures procured products are setup within Configuration Management, Contract Tracking, and established as Configuration Items within ServiceNowBreaks down scope into RACI charts, work breakdown structures, activities, tasks, dependencies, etc. for project management plans and schedulingPrepares/maintains project management plans and project schedulesConducts meetings and oversees work effort/quality produced by project teamObtains IT resource assignments and manages work tasks/schedules to completion/resolutionAssists in providing external resources access to IT environments or required dataPerforms risk and issue management, proactively escalates as necessaryTracks and reports the status/progress of IT Projects, including costs and invoice payments; records meeting minutes, action items, decisions, etc.Oversees system integ ation, data migration, data replication/archiving, or other activities engaging IT resourcesPerforms project change management and oversees coordination of system change management; proposes alternative plans/recommendations to bring project tasks back on track; obtains quotes and develops additional Scope of Work/Contract Amendments as requiredEnsures delivery of all required work items and deliverables, including system security plans or orderly removal of users/data upon contract terminationEnsures conformance of contractor/vendor with agreed requirements/specifications and any applicable contract terms and conditionsEnsures completion of all required user/configuration management acceptance testing/validation; facilitates code check-insFacilitates QA and user acceptance testing, performs acceptance managementObtains approvals for schedule changes, additional expenses, or scope changesOversees installation, user onboarding, training, and rollout plans. Transitions systems to ongoingsupport/maintenance.Ensures organization, storage, and retention of project records, documents, and system documentationThe consultant will follow all applicable policies, procedures, standards,guidelines, and accepted best practices.When teleworking or working remotely, consultant must have suitable internet connection and environment to comply with telework policies.The Department has 13 holidays, which consultants are not allowed to work nor make up any time for those holiday weeks without management''s approval. Consultants are not to take extended leave during their first year of service (e.g. greater than 1 week).Consultant must have cell phone which can be used for business calls.Does not provide free parking. All routine commuting expenses are the responsibility of the consultant.

　　Required / Desired SkillsSkill Required / Desired Amount of ExperienceBatchelors degree in a related field from an accredited college or university. Required 4 YearsIT application development Project Management with multiple projects from requirements to close-out phases, with a progression of responsibility. Required 7 YearsExperience in new development, installation, and configuration on large IT application development projects with internal/external customers. Required 7 YearsExperience in waterfall, hybrid, and Agile/Scrum based project methodologies. Required 7 YearsExperience in managing complex projects, implementations, and rollouts. Required 7 YearsAble to develop and maintain schedules in MS Project without any additional training. Required 7 YearsProject Management Professional (PMP) certification or eligible to take exam. Required 7 YearsExperience with developing statements of work/proposals DesiredIT acquisition, procurement, or contracting experience DesiredExperience with cloud-based implementations DesiredIT security experience Desired

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