Sr Project Manager
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Location: Atlanta, GA 30349
Description:
Purpose of Job
The purpose of this job is to manage the project management solutions for the Information Technology and Operations Division. This position is responsible for the project initiatives, project plans, system enhancement requests that the division is assigned to implement in partnership with other departments and vendor partners. Develops project plans and ensures that implementations are completed on time, within budget and meet client expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Create and execute a project management plan for each project assigned. Maintain updates and revisions as necessary to manage change request board scope approvals.
Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects assigned.
Conduct team meetings to review project updates, issues/risks, etc.
Create, publish, and communicate status reports to stakeholders.
Manage tollgate meetings to ensure agreement to move through subsequent software development lifecycle stages.
Engage with stakeholders in a proactive, ongoing basis to ensure accurate project status, and identification/awareness of issues/risks.
Manage end-to-end delivery project with quality, and within schedule and budget.
Accountable for accurate estimates of scope, schedule, resources, assumptions, and risks.
Ensure project documents are complete, current, stored appropriately.
Recruit and manage assigned project staff according to IT Governance procedures or project needs including performance management.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to gather and document approved projects through each step in the IT Governance process,
Prepare reports and analysis to determine key performance metrics, collaborate with Project Director, Sr. Business Analyst and other key project team members to confirm scope and requirements.
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
The Georgia Lottery Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the GLC may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
The purpose of this job is to manage the project management solutions for the Information Technology and Operations Division. This position is responsible for the project initiatives, project plans, system enhancement requests that the division is assigned to implement in partnership with other departments and vendor partners. Develops project plans and ensures that implementations are completed on time, within budget and meet client expectations.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Create and execute a project management plan for each project assigned. Maintain updates and revisions as necessary to manage change request board scope approvals.
Manage day-to-day operational aspects of projects assigned.
Conduct team meetings to review project updates, issues/risks, etc.
Create, publish, and communicate status reports to stakeholders.
Manage tollgate meetings to ensure agreement to move through subsequent software development lifecycle stages.
Engage with stakeholders in a proactive, ongoing basis to ensure accurate project status, and identification/awareness of issues/risks.
Manage end-to-end delivery project with quality, and within schedule and budget.
Accountable for accurate estimates of scope, schedule, resources, assumptions, and risks.
Ensure project documents are complete, current, stored appropriately.
Recruit and manage assigned project staff according to IT Governance procedures or project needs including performance management.
Collaborate with project stakeholders to gather and document approved projects through each step in the IT Governance process,
Prepare reports and analysis to determine key performance metrics, collaborate with Project Director, Sr. Business Analyst and other key project team members to confirm scope and requirements.
Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions
- Minimum of seven (7) years of project management and implementation experience
- Minimum of two (2) years managing people and resources required.
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in Computer Science or Information Systems, required.
- PMP certification required.
- Expertise in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project / Brightwork project tool is highly desired.
- Able to manage multiple projects simultaneous.
- Experience creating and implementing automated workflows required.
- Strong negotiation, communication (both oral and written) and presentation skills
- Good understanding of systems development lifecycle methodology, with experience in Agile and/or Waterfall.
- Possesses and maintains a thorough understanding of software development, system and networking and quality assurance methodologies, concepts and best practices.
The Georgia Lottery Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the GLC may provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.