Project Manager

V Group Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

V Group Inc. is looking for a Project Manager to lead the end-to-end SharePoint Cloud Migration for GDOT in Georgia. The role requires coordinating across architecture, migration, modernization, testing, deployment, stabilization, and knowledge transfer while aligning with GDOT policies.

The candidate will manage master schedules, PMPs, and WBS, oversee risk and change control, and communicate progress through regular status reports. In-person interviews in Georgia are expected.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large-scale SharePoint migration and Microsoft 365 modernization projects.
• Strong expertise in project planning, scheduling, stakeholder management, and reporting.
• Experience managing fixed-price, milestone-based projects.
• Experience working within government, public sector, or regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary supplier point of contact for GDOT IT stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain the Master Project Schedule, Project Management Plan (PMP), and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) within 15 business days of contract award.
• Coordinate project discovery, architecture planning, migration, modernization, testing, cutover, stabilization, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, change requests, and escalation procedures.
• Prepare and deliver weekly or bi-weekly project status reports, including accomplishments, schedule updates, risks, issues, corrective actions, and project impacts.
• Facilitate project meetings, provide meeting documentation when required, and lead stage-gate review sessions.
• Incorporate a 15% schedule and budget contingency into project planning and execution strategies.
• Communicate blockers, risks, and anticipated delays to GDOT within one week of identification.
• Ensure compliance with GDOT security, change-control, and deployment procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate resource allocation, stakeholder communications, and project governance activities to ensure successful delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Government experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/PM

Tools

SharePoint tools

MS Project

Microsoft 365

Job description

End Client: GDOT (Georgia Department of Transportation)

Job Title: Project Manager – SharePoint Cloud Migration

Duration: TBD

Location: Georgia (CONUS-based resources required)

Interview Type: In-Person

Ceipal ID: SGA_PM108_RP

Job Code: 1008-01

Department: IT / Project Management

Scope of Project:

Lead the end-to-end delivery of the GDOT SharePoint Cloud Migration project. The Project Manager will oversee project planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, risk management, migration activities, reporting, and successful delivery of all project milestones. The role requires coordination across architecture, migration, modernization, testing, deployment, stabilization, and knowledge transfer activities while ensuring compliance with GDOT policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary supplier point of contact for GDOT IT stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain the Master Project Schedule, Project Management Plan (PMP), and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) within 15 business days of contract award.
• Coordinate project discovery, architecture planning, migration, modernization, testing, cutover, stabilization, and knowledge transfer activities.
• Manage project risks, issues, dependencies, change requests, and escalation procedures.
• Prepare and deliver weekly or bi-weekly project status reports, including accomplishments, schedule updates, risks, issues, corrective actions, and project impacts.
• Facilitate project meetings, provide meeting documentation when required, and lead stage-gate review sessions.
• Incorporate a 15% schedule and budget contingency into project planning and execution strategies.
• Communicate blockers, risks, and anticipated delays to GDOT within one week of identification.
• Ensure compliance with GDOT security, change-control, and deployment procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate resource allocation, stakeholder communications, and project governance activities to ensure successful delivery.

Required/Preferred Skills:

Required Skills:

• Experience managing large-scale SharePoint migration and Microsoft 365 modernization projects.
• Strong expertise in project planning, scheduling, stakeholder management, and reporting.
• Experience managing fixed-price, milestone-based projects.
• Experience working within government, public sector, or regulated environments.
• Strong risk management, issue resolution, and change management skills.
• Ability to comply with GDOT security, background screening, and CONUS requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional technical teams and coordinating complex migration efforts.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with SharePoint Online migration tools and cloud transformation initiatives.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent Project Management certification.
• Experience with Microsoft 365 governance, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Prior experience supporting transportation, state government, or public-sector agencies.

V Group Inc. is a NJ-based IT Services and Products Company with its business strategically categorized in various Business Units including Public Sector, Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services, Ecommerce, Projects, and Products. Within Public Sector business unit, we cater IT Professional Services to Federal, State and Local. We have multiple awards/ contracts with 30+ states, including but not limited to NY, CA, FL, GA, MD, MI, NC, OH, OR, CO, CT, TN, PA, TX, VA, NM, VT, and WA.

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