Job Description

Job Title: Program/Project Manager
Location: Atlanta, GA, Hybrid
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: Full-time, Permanent

Summary

Our client, a leader in the Construction Industry, is seeking a Program/Project Manager to join their growing technology team. This role will drive the successful execution of key initiatives, focusing on agile project management, program delivery, and cross-functional team collaboration. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with agile methodologies, project planning, and multi-project management in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will partner with both business and technology teams to plan, execute, and ensure the successful delivery of high-impact projects, driving valuable business outcomes and process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and Execute Initiatives: Create detailed project plans, define milestones, align activities, and develop schedules. Actively address issues and gaps to ensure project success.

• Communicate Status: Provide regular updates, including project baselines, progress, risks, and required actions to ensure successful project delivery.

• Manage Risks and Issues: Maintain a register for open issues and risks, ensuring accountability for resolution and risk mitigation.

• Remove Roadblocks: Identify and resolve any blockers to team productivity by bringing together the right resources.

• Support Agile Practices: Educate and support teams on Agile methodologies, including standups, retrospectives, grooming, and prioritization to ensure a high-performing work environment.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Engage resources across teams and support project governance to ensure alignment and that projects are executed in line with business priorities.

• Salesforce Implementation Experience: Lead or assist in the execution of Salesforce implementation or enhancement projects.

• Establish Program Governance: Help define and implement program management office (PMO) practices, including developing criteria to score and prioritize initiatives.

Required Skills & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related discipline or equivalent experience.

• Project Management Experience: 5+ years of Project Management experience, with 8-10 years preferred.

• Agile Expertise: Extensive experience in Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.

• Multi-project Management: Proven ability to manage 2 or more projects simultaneously.

• Program Management Office (PMO): Experience in setting up or executing a PMO or project governance initiative is a plus.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with both technical and business stakeholders.

• Third-party Vendor Experience: Experience managing third-party development and infrastructure suppliers.

• Tools: Proficiency in Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) or similar project management software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Location: Local to Atlanta, GA, or willing to travel for on-site collaboration.

• Salesforce Project Management: Direct experience with Salesforce implementation projects.

• PMO Experience: Experience in developing and executing PMO practices or supporting a well-run governance initiative.

Additional Information

• Location Preference: Local to Atlanta