Project Manager

Project ManagerPreferred location: Atlanta, GAMode: FTE/ContractExperience range: 12 – 15 yearsNo. of roles - 02JD main points:Project Manager will be responsible for driving project management activities in the Data Services, MDM, BI, Data Science type projects and technologiesExperience in Data Warehouse and Data Science and Visualizations ProjectsPreferred Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.Program Management Professional (PgPM) certification preferred.Minimum of 7 years of project management experience managing multiple medium/high complexity projects in a matrix resource environment, working with diverse project sponsors across multiple organizations.2 to 4 years of experience leading teams.5+ years of experience in software or systems testing.5+ years in software development.Experience influencing and managing project teams without formal direct reporting relationships.Experience managing System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) projects using an iterative methodology preferred.Comprehensive knowledge of PMI based project management competency areas and methodologies and experience applying these methods to manage successful projects.Proven leadership in managing multi-company, cross-functional teams and/or projects.Analytical skills are required to effectively manage activities related to budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, process management, risk management, quality control, and reporting.Proven ability and determination to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.Strong oral and written communication skills and experience, leveraging these skills to interact with all levels of management.Effective interpersonal skills required to develop and maintain system-wide and external relationships.Strong negotiation and influencing skills.