Senior IT Project Manager — Public Sector

City Of Atlanta Careers; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to plan and coordinate complex projects for the Watershed Management Information Services team. You will lead cross-functional groups, manage scope, schedules, budgets, and risks, and ensure alignment with regulatory and departmental goals.

Strong communication and change management skills are essential; PMP certification is preferred. Join a collaborative city department focused on delivering reliable IT services and improvements that

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or business; five years of professional project management experience.
• PMP Certification required; other certifications preferred.
• Experience in municipal/public sector or complex IT projects.
• Ability to manage budgets and schedules.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage IT projects from initiation to delivery.
• Coordinate cross-functional IT staff and stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, monitor progress, budget, and risks.
• Ensure compliance with governance processes and change control.
• Provide leadership and maintain project documentation.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Risk management

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/Business

Job description

City of Atlanta seeks an experienced IT Project Manager to plan and coordinate complex projects for the Watershed Management Information Services team. You will lead cross-functional groups, manage scope, schedules, budgets, and risks, and ensure alignment with regulatory and departmental goals.

Strong communication and change management skills are essential; PMP certification is preferred. Join a collaborative city department focused on delivering reliable IT services and improvements that