Sr. Project Manager - IT

Administrative Services, Department of•Atlanta, GA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) Information Technology division is seeking a high-performing Enterprise Project Manager to manage enterprise technology initiatives supporting DOAS’s statewide services. The role works with multiple state agencies to coordinate project activities, dependencies, and implementation, and assembles cross-functional teams, assigns responsibilities, develops schedules, and coordinates resources for large, complex IT initiatives. Projects are managed from conception through implementation using recognized methodologies in a hybrid Agile and Waterfall environment. The position supports projects across DOAS’s five core divisions—Human Resource Administration, State Purchasing Division, Risk Management Services, Surplus Property Division, and Office of Fleet Management—as well as administrative functions. The ideal candidate can make senior-level decisions independently, solve strategic problems, and communicate effectively with organizational units, vendors, and stakeholders. DOAS uses a hybrid work environment: telework is encouraged, with some days in the office required. Occasional travel may be required. A pre-employment background check is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, current Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, and eight years of job-specific experience including leadership, personnel management, and developing and managing client relationships to support successful deliverables and client satisfaction.
The posting also lists minimum qualifications of a high school diploma/GED and five years of related experience, including three years in a managerial or supervisory role, or one year of experience at the lower-level IT Program Manager 1 (ITM050) or equivalent.
An equivalent combination of knowledge, education, job or intern experience, training, or certifications may be substituted year-over-year if it provides the knowledge and skills needed for the role.
Experience with project management tools such as Asana, MS Project, and Jira.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Public Administration, Management Information Systems, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Experience implementing technology infrastructure or application solutions within a government organization.
Experience leading initiatives to design, implement, or significantly change existing business processes.
Experience managing complex software development initiatives and application implementations using structured SDLC methodologies.
Advanced proficiency with Jira, Asana, MS Project, MS Excel, and MS Word.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and integrate cross-functional IT projects to deliver high-quality results on time, within scope, and aligned with budget expectations.
Lead initiatives across the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), establishing benchmarks, milestones, and resource forecasts.
Manage complex projects and programs supporting DOAS’s five core divisions and administrative functions.
Design and execute risk mitigation strategies, performance management benchmarks, and contingency plans.
Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and financial health to project teams, executive management, and external clients and vendors.
Maintain technical and project documentation, including project charters, requirements, plans, schedules, and RAID logs.
Assemble cross-functional project teams, assign responsibilities, develop schedules, and coordinate critical resources.