Project Manager at Atlanta GA/ Locals only

FirstNet Global; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstNet Global in Atlanta, GA is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex software development and digital platform initiatives. You will drive agile delivery across multiple teams and ensure alignment with stakeholders and business goals.

The role emphasizes sprint planning, backlog management, budgeting, risk mitigation, and cross-functional collaboration with engineers, designers, data specialists, and external tech partners. PMP eligibility is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Seven years of recent relevant project management experience with progression in responsibility.
• Eligibility to sit for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile projects delivering complex software and digital platform implementations.
• Plan sprints, manage backlog, and track progress using Azure DevOps.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineers, UX, data teams, and external partners.
• Manage timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and releases across multiple workstreams.

Skills

Agile project management

Sprint planning

Backlog management

Cross-functional coordination

Resource coordination

Budget and risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

PMP certification eligibility

Tools

Azure DevOps

Confluence

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

Smartsheet

Microsoft Project

Job description

Required experience:

• Managing complex software development and digital platform implementations, preferably involving cloud-based applications and multiple system integrations.
• Agile project management, including sprint planning, backlog management, resource coordination, and release management.
• Cross-functional coordination among software engineers, UX designers, data specialists, business owners, and external technology partners.
• Managing timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and deliverables across parallel workstreams.
• Experience with Azure DevOps for agile project management, sprint tracking, and backlog management.
• Proficiency with collaborative project management and documentation tools, such as Confluence, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project.

Preferred experience:

• AI-enabled applications, personalization systems, or data-intensive digital products.
• Learning technologies, EdTech platforms, LMS integrations, or workforce development systems.
• Experience managing products from MVP through production and subsequent releases.
• Familiarity with cloud environments such as Google Cloud Platform, Azure, or AWS.
• Exposure to enterprise platforms such as Salesforce and Canvas, including system integrations and data workflows.
• Familiarity with Figma or similar tools for coordinating UX/UI design and prototype development.
• Experience with dashboards and reporting tools for tracking project progress and performance.

The priority is not expertise in a particular software application but demonstrated experience managing agile, technically complex product development projects with multiple stakeholders and clear delivery commitments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Seven years of recent relevant project management experience, with a progression in responsibility AND eligibility to sit for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.