Description
Position: SDLC Project Manager
Location: Atlanta, GA (downtown)
Our client is seeking a SDLC Project Manager for an exciting opportunity. As the Project Manager you will be responsible for simultaneously directing the efforts of multiple cross-functional project teams to achieve clearly defined results within the triple constraints of time, budget and specifications for medium and high-complexity projects. This position is responsible for an average of 3-4 projects with an average cost of $500K-$900K each. The position is also responsible for assembling the project team, developing the project work plan, and managing the expectations, deliverables and results of all internal and external project resources for the roles and activities defined in the plan.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and provide work direction to a project team to determine project scope, devise and maintain a workable plan, and to develop and deploy the solution in accordance with the needs of the project
Serve as project communication clearing house for all formal project status reporting
Develop and maintain all project manager deliverables throughout the project life cycle
Identify project risk, develop a project risk management plan and actively manage risk throughout the project life cycle
Manage interaction between the customer, vendors, and the internal project team to ensure that appropriate relationships exist to produce positive project outcomes
Manage the project change control process, status reporting, project estimating, monthly cost accounting and vendor invoice processing
Develops and/or monitors vendor deliverables in compliance with binding statements of work
JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)
Bachelor's degree in related field highly preferred
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
A minimum of 5 years' experience managing multiple medium/high complexity projects in a Matrix resource environment, working with diverse project sponsors across multi-company and business units
Experience influencing and managing project teams without formal direct reporting relationships
Experience managing SDLC projects using an iterative methodology preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of PMI based project management competency areas and methodologies and experience applying these methods to manage successful projects
Analytical skills are required to effectively manage activities related to budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, process management, risk management, quality control and reporting
Strong oral and written communication skills and experience leveraging these skills to interact with all levels of management
Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Comprehensive understanding of IT infrastructure and application architectures desired
High-level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Project
Interested? Please contact Christy Cifreo
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