GA DHS DAS PM

Program Manager

Location: Atlanta GA (Hybrid Onsite as directed by client)
Job Type: Contract
Start Date: November 10 2025
End Date: June 30 2026
Schedule: Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to provide oversight and support. Reporting to the IT Assistant Deputy Commissioner this role collaborates with software vendors service providers OIT teams and DAS staff to manage projects and IT changes of varying scale ensuring alignment with Statements of Work (SOWs) vendor contracts and steering committee directives. The position focuses on efficient project execution to enhance DAS productivity and service delivery.

• Manage and coordinate tasks for small medium and large-scale projects of moderate to high complexity and risk under general supervision.

• Oversee project management consultation across all phases of the project and software development life cycle (SDLC).

• Collaborate with OIT teams DAS business leads vendors business analysts and subject matter experts for system support.

• Assist in identifying effective strategies during project initiation and develop tools for scope risk communication change control and performance tracking in the planning phase.

• Monitor project performance report on status milestones and risks to leadership and provide guidance to project teams.

• Lead status meetings evaluate scope changes and advise sponsors on actions; conduct product verification and lessons learned reviews at project close.

• Oversee project costs schedules resources scope issues and risks; prepare estimates plans and budgets.

• Facilitate process assessments redesign efforts and kickoff meetings to define roles responsibilities and expectations.

• Track milestones mitigate risks evaluate variances and ensure projects stay within scope budget and quality parameters.

• Build relationships with sponsors vendors and stakeholders; offer feedback to improve team and project performance.

• Bachelors degree in a related field or specialized training plus 7 years of IT project management experience.

• PMP certification from PMI or equivalent (must be active and uploaded).

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

• Hands-on experience with MS Project MS Visio SharePoint 2013 and MS Office 365.

• 5 years of communication skills (verbal and written).

• 4 years of experience with Microsoft Office MS Project presentation skills project management SharePoint and Teams.

• 5 years of experience within the last 5 years leading/coordinating vendor-managed projects.

• Experience working in public sector IT or outsourced environments.

• Executive-level written and oral communication skills.

• Interview: Webcam only.

• Engagement is contingent upon funding renewal; must start within 2 weeks of selection and be available onsite as needed.

• All absences over two weeks require advance approval with contact information provided.