IT Project Manager

Talascend is currently seeking an IT Project Manager for a contract opportunity with our client in Atlanta, Georgia .


Overview


This role involves managing complex IT projects end-to-end, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and adherence to budget. The project management activities include overseeing all phases from business case formulation to production release and transition to operations, with a focus on compliance, stakeholder communication, and process stabilization.


Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex IT projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget
• Develop project plans including timelines, scope, dependencies, and resource allocation
• Conduct project kick-off meetings and manage cross-functional stakeholders
• Create and maintain project documentation, presentations, and communication tools
• Manage project compliance requirements, including information security checkpoints and reviews
• Establish and monitor ITIL processes for IT platforms
• Set and track KPIs, oversee vendor engagement, and manage project risks and issues
• Lead project workshops and ensure successful project execution through all tollgates
• Coordinate IT Ops transition, hypercare, and production release activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT project management, leading complex projects successfully
• Experience deploying and stabilizing ITIL processes and IT projects
• Knowledge of HON IT projects and systems
• Ability to quickly ramp up and lead projects involving new technologies or processes
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Experience with project management tools such as ITPPM (or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to perform the duties of this position through relevant experience, training, or education

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with contractors and managing cross-functional teams

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.


Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.