Job Description
Technology Project Manager
Location: Norcross, Georgia
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Contract-to-hire
Our client is seeking an experienced Technology Project Manager to support a growing IT organization and oversee the successful execution of technology initiatives across multiple business functions.
This individual will manage projects and workstreams from initial planning through implementation, ensuring deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and aligned with business objectives.
The ideal candidate brings a solid background in IT project management, experience coordinating technical and business teams, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Experience with infrastructure initiatives, system implementations, and software delivery will be particularly valuable.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multiple technology projects and workstreams from project initiation and planning through execution and delivery.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, scope, budgets, and resource requirements.
- Monitor project performance, proactively identify risks and issues, and drive resolution strategies.
- Coordinate internal technology teams, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure successful project execution.
- Provide consistent project updates, status reporting, and executive-level communications.
- Facilitate project meetings, establish accountability, and ensure alignment across participating teams.
- Manage project scope, schedules, dependencies, and deliverables while maintaining focus on business priorities.
- Apply established project management methodologies and tools to drive consistent delivery and results.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent relevant professional experience will be considered.
- 35 years of experience managing projects within an IT or technology environment.
- Experience working with both Agile and Waterfall project delivery methodologies.
- Background managing IT infrastructure initiatives, enterprise system implementations, and/or software development projects.
- Strong understanding of project planning, execution, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a dynamic, matrixed organization.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and influence across technical and business teams.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.
- Experience facilitating meetings, presenting project updates, and communicating project health to leadership.
- PMP certification and/or Agile Scrum Master certification is a plus.
- Experience within hospitality, entertainment, retail, or other multi-location operating environments is preferred.
- Ability to travel up to approximately 20%, depending on project requirements.
Opportunity Highlights
- Opportunity to support a diverse portfolio of technology initiatives.
- Exposure to cross-functional business and IT teams.
- Hands-on involvement in infrastructure, systems, and technology delivery projects.
- Collaborative environment with visibility to technology leadership.