IT Project Manager 2 4P/346
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Job Location:
Atlanta, GA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Contract- 1 Year on W2 no C2C
Location:Atlanta GA
Client- Southern Company
Job Summary
The IT Project Manager ensures that IT practices remain aligned with business needs and objectives. This role is responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the planning execution and delivery of technology and business improvement projects. The Project Manager will oversee projects from initiation through completion ensuring scope timeline budget and quality requirements are met. This includes managing new market entry initiatives acquisitions and system enhancements for the Retail Energy segment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership
Lead cross-functional teams in delivering technology and process improvement initiatives.
Facilitate project scope goals deliverables milestones and resource requirements.
Lead sprint planning daily stand-ups and project lifecycle activities.
Monitor progress dependencies risks and mitigation strategies.
Ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and aligned with quality standards.
Business & Systems Support
Provide project management support for new market entry acquisitions and operational readiness.
Partner with IT Customer Operations and Business Owners to deliver system enhancements.
Define and document business requirements develop test plans and lead UAT (User Acceptance Testing).
Serve as liaison across departments (IT Regulatory Marketing Vendors) to ensure alignment.
Analysis & Reporting
Provide analytical support to measure operational improvements and identify process enhancements.
Develop and present project documentation including business cases initiation requests and milestone reports.
Track and report on project KPIs budgets and deliverables.
Create and implement statistical reports and metrics to measure ongoing process improvements.
Stakeholder Engagement
Maintain effective communication with stakeholders vendors and internal teams.
Provide timely updates on project status risks and issues.
Serve as a member of system Project Review Committees and provide guidance on priorities and timelines.
Qualifications
Required
Bachelors degree in IT Business or related field.
35 years of relevant IT Project Management experience.
Strong project management organizational and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project Visio Word Excel PowerPoint and Access.
Advanced database knowledge (SQL preferred).
Strong communication (written & verbal) and relationship management skills.
Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects independently with limited supervision.
Preferred
MBA or PMP Certification (or in progress).
Experience in retail energy utilities or billing systems.
Vendor and contract management experience.
Knowledge of regulatory requirements across energy markets.
Working Conditions
Occasional travel (520%) which may involve overnight stays.
Standard office environment with occasional standing walking or light lifting (up to 10 lbs).
Flexible availability to meet project deadlines.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- IT Experience
- Project Management Methodology
- Project / Program Management
- IT Project Management
- Agile
- PMBOK
- Visio
- Waterfall
- Project Management
- Microsoft Project
- Project Management Lifecycle
- SDLC
