Project Manager

Atlanta

Job Description Job Description Type:

Temporary

Full Time or Part Time:

Full time

Pay Rate:

TBD

Location:

Atlanta, Georgia 30377

Language Requirements:

Write, read and speak English fluently

Overview:

To provide senior level skills in Project Management Discipline to include: Superior analytical reasoning and risk assessment skills, adaptability, problem solving skills, initiative, leadership, teamwork, communication, organization, and planning. The Project Manager will manage customer expectations through all aspects of system development life cycle including design, build, testing, training, deployment and post live support activities; provide support and/or lead clinical redesign efforts; manage relationships with clients and vendor support personnel; develop and maintain detailed implementation work plans, communication plans, risk management and mitigation plans, issues logs and other project support documentation; define functional and technical system requirements; facilitate design sessions and/or issue resolution sessions, develop system deployment plans and participate in system deployment tasks; and provide knowledge transfer to client personnel. Develop, prioritize and maintain the project plan for the complete project life cycle with tasks, dates and resources. Works with departments and Vendors, to identify appropriate project team.Perform ongoing risk assessments of the project through a detailed understanding of project methodology, systems, and customer workflow to identify issues that would impair the success of the project operationally and/or financially if otherwise not addressed.Act as a facilitator between all groups to identify and resolve issues by engaging the proper parties to resolve the issues and by actively participating in the resolution process as a subject matter expert. Determine project status, issues, and action items and keep all participating groups informed through active tracking and communication as appropriate. Works with business users in emphasizing resolution of issues based on maximizing the ratio of return to the department to cost.Make commitments to the business process owners on project contents based on consensus of project team. Update team members on changes in project contents if needed. Emphasize timeliness and quality over quantity in project delivery. Proficiency with MS Project, and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously.Manage one or more key components of critical development projects and operational teams for customer account.This person will need to envision, develop, and document the vision for the specific client solution.This person will need to drive technology solutions and capabilities that enable improved decision support to both internal and external constituents.This person will be responsible for workload prioritization and management of resources, both on large initiatives and small projects.The person in this role must be a leader with a positive attitude, good organizational skills, and possess strong verbal and written communication skills for employees, consultants, project teams and clients.Typically, teams will consist of Internal Associates and Vendors. Develop task orders, project planning documents and collaborating with the client and stakeholders for project plan approvals. Creating and maintaining the project schedule, deliverables, budget, issues, and risks. Attaining and utilizing project resources in a matrix organization.Tracking progress and variances and mitigating risk and issues throughout the lifecycle. Inspiring confidence by providing timely and accurate status. Delivering on time and on budget. Other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum of 8 years of project management experience or equivalent

Implementation experiences a must

Knowledge of and work experience with formalized commercial SDLC methodologies

Must possess very strong understanding of technology and ability to assess a client's environment

Experienced in communication and presenting to clients

Ability to meet customer needs via creative problem solving

Good working knowledge of project life cycle methodology and prevalent project planning tools

Experience working on large-scale integration into diverse legacy and web-based systems a plus

Good knowledge of structured analysis techniques

Proven ability to converse with and drive requirements for the technical delivery team

Exposure to a wide range of technical environments, teams and processes will be advantageous

Should have specific knowledge and work experience in two or more of the following Business areas: a. County Government b. Finance (GL, AP, AR, FA, etc.) c. Support Functions (HR, Legal, etc.)

A large degree of independence and motivation to learn is essential for success

Must be detail-oriented and very organized

Effective written and oral communication skills

Ability to interview client stakeholders, facilitate workshops and document current business operations and project objectives/scope for future phases

Ability to work with stakeholders to build trust with our organization/consultants in order to capture accurate information about the project engagement

Consistent use of excellent judgment when making daily decisions about project activities

Possess analytical and creative abilities to problem solve and offer new/alternate solutions

Have prior success in managing projects to standard metrics

Can manage client expectations throughout the project's lifecycle

Ability to multi-task; successfully manage multiple projects of different sizes/types

Be a team player - manage and motivate project team members – lead and be led

Strong, professional presence

Experience Preferences:

N/A

Physical Requirements:

N/A

Education Requirements:

High School/GED

Education Preferences:

N/A

Training Schedule:

TBD

Schedule:

TBD

Dress Code:

Business Casual

Benefits:

N/A

Additional Information:

Drug and background checks are performed. Valid identification and reliable transportation required. We are an E-Verify employer. We will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. Our employees are authorized to work in the United States. Candidates shall supply their own transportation.