Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Atlanta, GA 30339
Type: Direct Hire
 
Job Description:
The Manager, Project Management is responsible for managing strategic and cross-departmental initiatives that add value to the organization. This role involves leading a team of Associate Project Managers and Project Managers, while managing the development and execution of multiple projects, ensuring they are delivered successfully within scope, on time, and within budget. Additionally, the Manager serves as a liaison between the project sponsor and their team. Up to 10% travel may be required.
 
Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain best practices within our Agile Project Tracking software
• Coach Agile teams on best practices of Agile Delivery
• Coach Business and Technology on value stream best practices including lean portfolio management and key performance indicators
• Lead work intake across all of client’s Digital Channels Development teams
• Act as member of Digital Channels Leadership team by helping client’s manage strategic partners through key Agile Metrics and KPIs
• Continually monitor and improve team agility based on industry-standard Agile metrics
• Acts as Business Relationship Manager to our Marketing department by providing subject matter expertise, estimations, and delivery timelines
• Facilitates an effective dialogue between business organizations and the Information Solutions team to ensure business needs are addressed in the right channels
• Uses project management methodologies in meetings with internal business partners to determine development needs, scope projects and resources, and plan for high-quality solutions
• Performs other ad hoc duties as needed

 
Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from 4-year College or University; a focus on industrial engineering, finance, business communications, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience within a business, consulting, or analytical role preferred; a focus on engineering, finance, management, information systems and/or business-related field preferred.
• 1+ years’ experience managing direct reports preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, proficiency in Excel, Visio, and preferred.
• Proficiency in project management software, specifically SmartSheet preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• PMP or other relevant certification is a plus.

 
 
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with client without regard to their race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
  

 


At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $116000.00/yearly.