Project Manager (PJM III) (Government)

AT&T•Columbia, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

AT&T Global Public Sector is a trusted provider of secure, IP enabled, cloud-based, network solutions and professional services to the Federal Government. We are dedicated to recruiting, developing and empowering a diverse, high-performing workforce that is passionate about what they do, committed to our shared values and dedicated to our customers’ mission. RIS I is the delivery of regional IT services to the end user. We offer support of end user devices including desktop, workplace peripherals, and voice and video devices. We support local and campus area networks, including wireless and cable plant. AT&T is seeking a Project Manager to drive day‑to‑day project execution, collaborating with senior service and program managers to deliver high‑quality outcomes through effective contractor management.

Requirements

High School Diploma required
a minimum of 10 years of experience in management roles, including hands‑on responsibility for project execution and team coordination.
Demonstrated ability to plan and manage project roadmaps, scope, schedules, and resources of Information Technology projects, while adjusting priorities in response to evolving mission needs.
Experience with scheduling tools
Detail‑oriented and highly organized, with strong analytical skills and the ability to track multiple workstreams effectively.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills, with experience preparing project updates, briefings, and customer‑facing deliverables.
Hands‑on, self‑driven, and highly motivated, capable of independently driving projects to completion in a fast‑paced operational environment.
Strong collaborator, able to work effectively with cross‑functional technical teams, subcontractors, and government partners.
TS/SCI with polygraph clearance.

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience supporting a service delivery organization, including SLA‑driven environments and regular interaction with customers or government stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Execute and manage assigned projects within the RIS I contract, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality objectives are met.
Plan, coordinate, and allocate project resources, including staffing, facilities, and budgets, to support successful project delivery.
Identify, monitor, and mitigate project‑level risks and issues, escalating as needed to minimize impacts to cost, schedule, or performance.
Develop and deliver project status reports, briefings, and deliverables to the Government Project Manager and project stakeholders.
Coordinate day‑to‑day project activities across technical teams, subcontractors, and government partners, ensuring alignment and accountability.
Adjust project priorities and schedules in response to evolving mission needs, maintaining momentum in a dynamic operational environment.
Provide direct tasking, guidance, and oversight to project team members, tracking progress and ensuring execution against approved plans.
Rapidly assemble and lead focused project teams to resolve urgent or unplanned project challenges.
Support operational requirements in a 24x7 environment, including after‑hours project support as needed to meet SLAs and mission demands.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement program
Paid Time Off and Holidays (based on date of hire, at least 23 days of vacation each year and 9 company-designated holidays)
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Caregiver Leave
Additional sick leave beyond what state and local law require may be available but is unprotected
Adoption Reimbursement
Disability Benefits (short term and long term)
Life and Accidental Death Insurance
Supplemental benefit programs: critical illness/accident hospital indemnity/group legal
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Extensive employee wellness programs
Employee discounts up to 50% off on eligible AT&T mobility plans and accessories, AT&T internet (and fiber where available) and AT&T wireline phone