Project Manager 3

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a nationally recognized professional staffing and recruiting firm that is looking for an experienced Project Manager to fill a three-year contract assignment in the Birmingham, AL area. This position may require some bending, lifting, climbing, prolonged sitting, prolonged walking, walking on gravel or crawling when necessary. Date: 06/15/2026 Job Title: Project Manager 3 Work Location: Birmingham, AL Requirements We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead and coordinate a portfolio of strategic projects within our Data Analytics organization. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and skilled at managing multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities. This individual will establish project roadmaps, facilitate collaboration, manage risks, and provide clear visibility into project progress and performance. Industry-specific experience is not required. Qualifications (Required) Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Project Management, Engineering, Analytics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of project management experience leading technology, analytics, software, or business transformation initiatives. Proven experience managing multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders. Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on schedule and within budget. Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills. Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills. Experience creating project roadmaps, schedules, status reports, and executive presentations. Ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical teams. Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, Jira, Azure DevOps, Monday.com, or similar platforms. Preferred PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master (CSM), or equivalent project management certification. Experience supporting data analytics, business intelligence, reporting, data platform, or technology-related initiatives. Experience managing external vendors and consulting partners. Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies. Desired Characteristics Highly organized and detail oriented. Strong leadership and coordination skills. Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities. Comfortable managing ambiguity and shifting priorities. Proactive communicator who drives accountability and follow-through. Able to influence and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups. Results-oriented with a focus on delivering business value. Success Measures The successful candidate will: Maintain visibility and control across a portfolio of strategic projects. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. Establish clear project roadmaps and reporting processes. Improve coordination between business teams, technical teams, and vendors. Provide leadership with timely, accurate insights into project status, risks, and resource needs. Key Responsibilities – Portfolio & Project Management Manage multiple projects simultaneously across the Data Analytics organization. Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, roadmaps, milestones, and deliverables. Track project performance against schedule, budget, scope, and quality objectives. Identify project risks, dependencies, and resource constraints and develop mitigation plans. Ensure projects follow established governance, reporting, and change management processes. Support prioritization efforts and help align project activities with departmental and organizational goals. Stakeholder Management & Communication Serve as the central point of coordination between business stakeholders, technical teams, leadership, and external partners. Facilitate project meetings, workshops, status reviews, and planning sessions. Prepare agendas, document decisions and action items, and ensure timely follow-up. Provide regular project updates and executive-level reporting on project health, risks, milestones, and key decisions. Foster strong working relationships across cross‑functional teams. Vendor & Partner Coordination Coordinate activities with vendors, consultants, and third‑party partners. Monitor vendor deliverables, commitments, and project timelines. Facilitate issue resolution and escalation when necessary. Ensure external partners remain aligned with business priorities and project objectives. Budget & Resource Management Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and forecasts. Assist with resource planning and allocation across multiple projects. Track project staffing needs and help identify resource gaps or conflicts. Support leadership with project planning and investment decisions. Process Improvement Promote project management best practices and continuous improvement. Develop and maintain project templates, standards, and reporting mechanisms. Identify opportunities to improve project execution, communication, and collaboration. Support organizational change management and adoption efforts for new processes, tools, and technologies. Additional Information Is this position supporting a government‑related project? No Does this position require driving (excluding commute)? No Does this position require personal protective equipment (PPE)? No Estimated Start Date: 7/13/2026 Estimated Duration of Job Assignment: 7/13/2029 JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short‑term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #D650 #J-18808-Ljbffr