Job Location: Available to
work Remote, Atlanta, GA.
Job Description:
The Senior
Project Manager will join the Enterprise Systems Department (ESD) at Georgia
Tech Research Institute (GTRI) focusing on the strategic implementation of new
technology solutions or supporting the existing ones. In this role, the
successful candidate will work closely with various stakeholders to execute
projects within scope, budget and schedule.
We are open to
fully remote candidates as long as they reside in the US.
Candidates must
be a US CITIZEN to be considered for this position.
While
the intent may be a long-term tenure, this position is subject to annual budget
restrictions. The initial contract is through the end of this fiscal year
and is anticipated to be renewed July 1st.
Project Management core
responsibilities include time and resource management, scope management, issue
and risk management, project execution. This person plans, directs, and
monitors the work produced by the team(s). He or she is responsible for
managing stakeholder relationships, including general, ongoing communications,
negotiation of scope and schedule changes, key risks, issue resolution, and
ongoing progress reporting. The Project Manager will shape client
expectations, and manage scope, risk and budget related to the project. This
person must have a broad knowledge of project management best practices and be
able to proactively identify potential project risks and proactively consult
with key stakeholders and departmental leadership on how to develop and execute
mitigation strategies
Sample Projects:
Skills Set:
Skill | Required /Desired | Experience |
Job related Experience | Required | 10 years |
Effective analytical and presentation skills | Required | - |
Strong verbal, written and interpersonal
skills; ability to tailor communication to different audiences, such as anagement,
stakeholders, users, SMEs, developers, and others | Required | - |
Ability to
communicate and work effectively with both functional area experts and
technical team members | Required | - |
Demonstrated
experience using JIRA and other project management tools | Required | - |
Strong working knowledge of Agile Software
Development Lifecycle Process, including incremental/iterative and Waterfall
methods | Required | - |
Ability
to manage work on multiple projects with competing priorities | Required | - |
Experience
overseeing user acceptance testing and providing test cases/test scenarios
for UAT | Required | - |
Experience
working with web application development teams who use technologies such as
Java and Drupal | Required | - |
Excellent
organizational experience and professionalism | Required | - |
Excellent organizational and time management
skills | Required | - |
Self-motivated and able to work independently | Required | - |
Experience being both a Project Manager and
Business Analyst on the same project is strongly preferred | Required | - |
A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is required:
Preferred degree in Business, Accounting, or IT-related field | Required | - |
Project Management certification (PMP) | Required | - |
Experience working in research/educational
institutions or small IT companies | - | - |
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