Project Manager

Job Description

We have a position for a Project Manager with one of our clients in Alpharetta, GA for an initial contract duration of 1 year. US citizens and all those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setting project goals and coming up with plans to meet those goals.
• Coordinates with project team members and develops schedules at an individual level for resources from different departments and vendors.
• Uses project management tools to track and report on project performance and schedule adherence.
• Organizes meetings to discuss project goals and progress.
• Conducts risk assessments for projects, and reports on them.
• Manage multiple parallel running projects of different level of complexity.

IT Project Manager Qualifications and Skills:

• Project management and leadership skills for managing projects and the teams involved with them.
• Excellent resource planning and task scheduling skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills to keep projects on track and within budget.
• Proficiency in managing cross-functional teams.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to handle any issues that occur during project completion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with team members and management and explain technical issues.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in computer science or related field.
• PMP or Project Management Certifications is a plus (but not required).
• Minimum of 6 years of IT project management experience.