IT Program Manager

Role

IT Program Manager

Location

Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Duration

Long Term Contract

Rate

$80 / hr on C2C

Mode of Interview

Web-Ex

No New Submittals after 10 / 20 / 2025

The IT Program Manager willprovide program management support and oversight for the Client (Client), Division of Aging Services (DAS).

This position reports to the IT Assistant Deputy Commissioner and supports both the Department CIO and DAS business owners. The Program Manager will collaborate with software vendors, service providers, Client teams, and DAS staff to ensure the efficient management of projects and IT changes. These initiatives range in size from small to large and have a significant impact on DAS productivity and service delivery.

Responsibilities :

• Under general supervision, manages and coordinates all tasks associated with small, medium, and large-scale projects of moderate to high complexity and risk.
• Oversees and / or provides project management consultation across all phases of the project and software development life cycle (SDLC).
• Collaborates closely with Client team, DAS business leads, vendors, business analysts, and subject matter experts across system support teams.
• Manages projects in alignment with Statements of Work (SOWs), vendor contracts, and directives from the project steering committee.
• During project initiation, assist clients in identifying the most effective strategies to achieve objectives.
• In the planning phase, develops and maintains project management tools, including plans for scope, risk, communication, change control, and performance tracking.
• Monitors project performance throughout execution, reporting regularly to leadership on status, key milestones, and emerging risks.
• Provides ongoing guidance to project teams, leads status meetings, evaluates proposed scope changes, and advises project sponsors on recommended actions.
• Conducts product verification at project close to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and facilitates lessons learned reviews for continuous improvement.

Job Duties :

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in related field or specialized training and three years of IT project management experience.

PMP certification from PMI or equivalent certification.

7 years' experience leading projects of moderate to high complexity.

Hands-on experience with MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint 2013, and MS O365.

Skill

Required

Years Used

Last Used

PMP Certification from PMI or equivalent. (MUST UPLOAD CERTIFICATION)

Required

Experience within the last 5 years leading / coordinating vendor managed projects

5 years

Bachelor's degree in related field or specialized training and IT project management experience

7 years

Hands-on experience with MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint 2013, and MS O365

7 years

Experience working in public sector IT

Required

Experience working in an outsourced environment

Required

Executive level written and oral communication skills

Required

Communication skills both verbal and written

5 years

Microsoft Office

4 years

MS Project

4 years

Presentation skills

4 years

Project management

4 years

Sharepoint

4 years

Teams

4 years