Project Manager I – Information Technology, Construction

Jobtailor; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate, plan, support, and execute enterprise-wide IT projects. You will manage the Project Management Life Cycle, develop plans, monitor budgets and scope, and communicate with stakeholders.

Must reside in Georgia and be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule; CAPM certification within a year is expected; PMI methodologies apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of Project Management experience.
• CAPM certification within one year.
• Must reside in the state of Georgia.
• Must commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, plan, support, and execute enterprise-wide IT projects.
• Support project plan development and monitor budgets and scope.
• Manage the Project Management Life Cycle from beginning to end.
• Communicate with stakeholders and project teams.
• Apply PMI methodologies and PMO guidance.
• Validate business cases and establish project charters.
• Create project charters, analyze business cases, justify resources, and anticipate risks.
• Consult with sponsors regarding directives, scopes, deliverables, timelines, and risks.
• Represent interests with senior management and validate customer requirements.

Skills

Project Planning

Scope Management

Budget Monitoring

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Communication

Resource Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

CAPM certification

Tools

Project Management Tools

Job description

• Coordinate, plan, support, and execute enterprise-wide IT projects


• Support project plan development and monitor budgets and scope


• Manage the Project Management Life Cycle from beginning to end


• Communicate frequently with stakeholders and project teams


• Apply industry-accepted methodologies, including Project Management Institute (PMI) methodologies


• Support PMO subject matter experts in developing solutions and creating efficiencies


• Validate business cases and establish project charters


• Create project charters, analyze business cases, justify project resources, and anticipate risks


• Consult with project sponsors regarding directives, scopes, deliverables, timelines, and risks


• Conduct bid sessions and vendor RFP efforts to select and manage suppliers and supplier payments


• Represent UTS's interests with enterprise-wide senior management and validate customer requirements


• Apply project management tools and methodologies to achieve milestones and maintain scope


• Observe project team dynamics and resolve issues


• Create progressive project milestones


• Manage project timelines, resource commitments, activities, and variances


• Assess risks and develop response strategies


• Verify completion dates and manage resource schedules with project customers


• Close project contracts, validate supplier statements of work, and verify deliverables


• Conduct project management research and trend studies under the PMO Director's direction


• Perform related responsibilities as required

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of Project Management experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience


• Obtain Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification within one year


• Must reside in the state of Georgia


• Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing the Project Management Life Cycle, applying PMI methodologies, and effectively communicating with stakeholders. Proficient in project planning, budget monitoring, risk assessment, and resource management to ensure successful project execution.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Life Cycle


• PMI Methodologies


• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)


• Budget Monitoring


• Risk Assessment

Hard Skills

• Project Planning


• Scope Management


• Business Case Analysis


• Project Charter Creation


• Vendor Management


• Resource Scheduling


• Milestone DevelopmentRisk Response Strategies


• Project Management Research


• Stakeholder Communication

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving


• Team Dynamics Observation


• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Industry Keywords

• Enterprise-wide IT Projects


• PMO


• Supplier Payments


• Project Milestones


• Project Contracts

Tools & Technologies

• Project Management Tools