IT Project Manager - Data

DescriptionKforce has a client looking for an IT Project Manager - Data, to join their team in Atlanta, GA.Summary:This individual will coordinate work across three different data-focused teams, covering data enablement/platform capabilities, data normalization and cross-system identifiers, and monitoring/visibility initiatives. The primary requirement is excellent IT project management: someone who can step into complex work, establish structure, break initiatives into actionable plans, identify dependencies, remove obstacles, and independently drive teams toward delivery. Key Responsibilities:* Manage projects and deliverables across three data-focused teams/workstreams* Develop and maintain structured project plans and break complex initiatives into manageable work* Coordinate priorities, dependencies, risks, and deliverables across Product, Engineering, and other technical stakeholders* Proactively identify obstacles and drive resolution rather than waiting for direction* Provide organization and leadership across technical initiatives and working sessions* Manage cross-team technical dependencies, including initiatives involving APIs and API contracts* Ensure work requiring multiple engineering teams is coordinated and tracked through completion* Use Jira and Smartsheet to support project organization and trackingSupport initiatives involving:* Data processing* Data governance* Data standards* Data syndication and availability* Data normalization* Cross-system identifiers* Monitoring, alerts, and visibilityRequirements* Strong background in IT project management* Proven ability to take complex work and turn it into an organized, actionable project plan* Strong ownership mentality and bias for action* Ability to operate independently and proactively determine what needs to happen next* Experience coordinating work across multiple technical teams or workstreams* Ability to identify and manage technical dependencies, risks, blockers, and cross-team alignment* Strong communication, organization, and meeting leadership skills* Technical fluency sufficient to understand how Product and Engineering teams interact and anticipate common technical dependencies* Ability to manage technical projects without needing to personally design or engineer the solutionJob TypeContractCompensation40 - $52