Project Manager

Modernization Manager (PM)The Modernization Manager (PM) will drive technology projects through their life cycle ensuring technical solutions are sound and aligned to the business goals. Hybrid role, candidate MUST be local to Metro Atlanta.The position administratively reports to the Project Management Officer but is operationally accountable to the agency’s SHINES Deputy Director Child Welfare and supported system business owners. The Project Manager will work with Agency and State level executives, software vendors, service providers, and business directors to transition the agency’s on-premises systems to a cloud environment. This role will also manage Modernization Automation, AI, Mobility and Analytic projects.Responsibilities and Duties:Under general supervision, manages and/or coordinates all tasks for medium and large-sized cloud environment project(s) of moderate to high complexity and risk.The individual should take full ownership of the assigned projects and be a key resource responsible for their successful completion.Works with PMO, security, architectural and quality assurance teams to ensure that the established system standards, procedures, and quality objectives are achieved.Drives project kick-off activities; internal meetings, statement of work creation, project plan documentation for top-tier, high profile customers.Prepares and manages schedules, risks, issues, and interdependencies with understanding of on premise and cloud technologies.Develops time and cost estimates, project plans/schedules, and budgets.During execution, monitors performance and reports to management project status and pertinent issues, including major milestones and potential project risks.Provides continuing direction to the project team, conducts status meetings, assesses proposed changes in scope, and recommends courses of action to project sponsors during the execution phase.Oversees and controls ongoing costs, schedules, resources, scope, and risks.Assesses project variances, gathers metrics, and develops and implements changes as necessary to ensure that the project remains within specified scope and is within time, cost, and quality objectives.Briefs and presents project status to Agency and State level executives.Develops and maintains a productive working relationship with project sponsors, vendors, and key clients.Near the end of the project, uses the product verification process to make sure that the project has delivered what the client expected and performs a lesson learned for all projects.Minimum Qualifications:Knowledge of application operations, maintenance and support of cloud environments.PMP certification from PMI or equivalent Project Management certification.Bachelor’s degree in related field.10 years' experience leading server-based application and software development/enhancement projects of moderate to high complexity.Led/coordinated projects on a multi-vendor environment within the last 5 years.Executive level written and oral communication skills.Expert level skills in the use of MS 0365 Suite (MS Project, MS Visio, MS Teams).Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge of government procurement and administrative procedures.Master’s degree and/or specialized training in related field.Experience with public sector Health and Human Services Technology.Understanding of outsourced Government Enterprise operations.