Strategic IT Program Manager — PMO & Delivery Lead

City of Atlanta; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Atlanta seeks an IT Program Manager to organize IT programs, supervise project managers and analysts, and guide operations with strategic leadership. The role drives schedules, risks, and vendor coordination to ensure successful project outcomes.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in IT project management, and strong proficiency in managing multi-million dollar budgets. PMP/ITIL are preferred; this is a full-time on-site role at City Hall in Atlanta.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least six years of IT/business experience.
• At least five years in IT Project Management.
• Experience managing budgets over $5 million.
• PMP and ITIL certifications are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate program strategy to IT leadership and senior business leaders.
• Lead and mentor project managers, leaders, and analysts.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, risks, and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to PMO policies and enterprise goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and vendors to deliver projects.
• Resolve blockers and ensure on-time, within-scope deliveries.

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

PMP Certification

ITIL Foundation

Tools

Basecamp

MS Project

Job description

City of Atlanta seeks an IT Program Manager to organize IT programs, supervise project managers and analysts, and guide operations with strategic leadership. The role drives schedules, risks, and vendor coordination to ensure successful project outcomes.

Required are a Bachelor’s degree, 5+ years in IT project management, and strong proficiency in managing multi-million dollar budgets. PMP/ITIL are preferred; this is a full-time on-site role at City Hall in Atlanta.