IT Project Manager

Title : IT Project Manager
Location : Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)
Job Type : Contract (12 Months)
Compensation : $65 to $75/hour (W2)
Industry: Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Key Skills:
Agile, Jira, Waterfall, Microsoft Project

About the Role
Our client, a global leader in the food production, agriculture, and supply chain industry, is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to lead and deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives. This role plays a critical part in driving operational excellence by ensuring projects are executed efficiently, on time, and within budget. The ideal candidate brings a strong mix of strategic thinking, stakeholder management, and hands-on project execution experience across both Agile and traditional methodologies.
Job Description
The IT Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the operational aspects of ongoing projects, serving as a key liaison between project management teams, cross-functional stakeholders, and leadership. This individual will provide strategic direction by reviewing project proposals, determining timelines, assessing funding limitations, and establishing execution procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Organize project teams, assign responsibilities, and develop comprehensive project schedules
• Manage project scope, timelines, costs, and resource allocation
• Monitor and report on project status, including progress, risks, budget, and staffing updates
• Ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards and best practices
• Identify potential risks and proactively resolve obstacles to keep projects on track and within budget
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders to align objectives and expectations
• Independently manage complex project challenges with minimal supervision, escalating only the most critical issues
• Support continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 4 years of IT project management experience
• Proven experience working with Agile and Waterfall project methodologies
• Hands-on experience using Jira for project tracking and management
• Strong project planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience using Microsoft Project or similar project planning tools
• Background in large, matrixed organizations or supply chain/operations environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive projects to successful completion

Benefits
Dahl Consulting is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees that will allow you to choose the best coverage to meet your family’s needs. For details, please review the DAHL Benefits Summary:  How to Apply
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Equal Opportunity Statement
As an equal opportunity employer, Dahl Consulting welcomes candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If this position sounds like the right opportunity for you, we encourage you to take the next step and connect with us. We look forward to meeting you!

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