IT Governance Project Manager
About The Position
We are seeking a mid-level professional who can operate at the intersection of IT project management, IT and data governance, and product ownership. This individual will manage project delivery using structured lifecycle methodologies, support product backlog and stakeholder alignment activities, and contribute to center-wide governance processes, including facilitation of portfolio governance activities. This role requires someone comfortable moving fluidly between traditional PM structure, agile, product-oriented delivery, and governance and compliance functions. If you’re eager to deliver complex IT projects, drive product and stakeholder alignment, and actively contribute to enterprise governance processes, this is your chance to help shape our clients’ future. Join our collaborative team to make a meaningful impact at the intersection of IT project management, data governance, and product ownership. This position is located in Atlanta, GA.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience spanning IT project management, product ownership, business analysis, or data governance
- Experience with structured project or program lifecycle methodologies
- Experience developing and maintaining project charters, schedules, risk registers, status reports, and stakeholder communication plans and producing documentation, briefings, and materials for governance and leadership review
- Experience supporting or facilitating governance processes, such as investment review boards, stage-gate reviews, or governance committees
- Knowledge of Agile and Scrum ceremonies and product backlog management
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or Suitability/Fitness determination based on client requirements
- Bachelor's degree
Nice To Haves
- Experience with the CDC EPLC framework
- Experience in a federal, public health, or CDC/HHS-affiliated environment
- Experience with tools supporting investment tracking, workflow management, or governance documentation
- Experience with project or portfolio management tools, such as Jira, Confluence, MS Project, or ServiceNow
- Experience with data governance frameworks or data management or stewardship practices
- Knowledge of governance committee structures, such as steering committees, governance and technical review boards
- Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) or equivalent product ownership certification
- PMP certification
- Agile Certification
Responsibilities
- Manage project delivery using structured lifecycle methodologies
- Support product backlog and stakeholder alignment activities
- Contribute to center-wide governance processes, including facilitation of portfolio governance activities
- Coordinate cross-functional teams, including technical, business, and governance stakeholders
- Manage multiple concurrent priorities across project management, product, and governance functions
Benefits
- health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
- paid leave
- professional development
- tuition assistance
- work-life programs
- dependent care
- recognition awards program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
