Project Manager

SynergisIT, recognized by Staffing Industry Report as one of the fastest growing private IT staffing companies in the US, Our client in Atlanta, GA is seeking someone who will be responsible for simultaneously directing the efforts of multiple cross-functional project teams to achieve clearly defined results within the triple constraints of time, budget and specifications for medium and high-complexity projects. The ideal candidate will be responsible for assembling the project team, developing the project work plan, and managing the expectations, deliverables and results of all internal and external project resources for the roles and activities defined in the plan.

Client Details:

Our client is one of the largest producers of electricity in the United States and 149th on the Fortune 500 listing of the largest U. S. corporations. Their company are currently the 16th largest utility company in the world and the fourth largest in the U.S

JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Manager is responsible for simultaneously directing the efforts of multiple cross-functional project teams to achieve clearly defined results within the triple constraints of time, budget and specifications for medium and high-complexity projects. This position is responsible for an average of 3-4 projects with an average cost of $500K-$900K each. The position is responsible for assembling the project team, developing the project work plan, and managing the expectations, deliverables and results of all internal and external project resources for the roles and activities defined in the plan. The Project Manager is responsible for tracking project milestones and making necessary adjustments to the project plan or resources to maintain customer commitments. The Project Manager communicates project status and risks to all project stakeholders and manages the change process for each assigned project.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills)

- Bachelor's degree in related field highly preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
- A minimum of 5 years experience managing multiple medium/high complexity projects in a Matrix resource environment, working with diverse project sponsors across multi-company and business units
- Experience influencing and managing project teams without formal direct reporting relationships
- Experience managing SDLC projects using an iterative methodology preferred
- Comprehensive knowledge of PMI based project management competency areas and methodologies and experience applying these methods to manage successful projects
- Analytical skills are required to effectively manage activities related to budgeting, forecasting, monitoring, process management, risk management, quality control and reporting
- Strong oral and written communication skills and experience leveraging these skills to interact with all levels of management
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Comprehensive understanding of IT infrastructure and application architectures desired
- High-level of proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Project

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Lead and provide work direction to a project team to determine project scope, devise and maintain a workable plan, and to develop and deploy the solution in accordance with the needs of the project.
- Serve as project communication clearing house for all formal project status reporting
- Develop and maintain all project manager deliverables throughout the project life cycle
- Identify project risk, develop a project risk management plan and actively manage risk throughout the project life cycle
- Manage interaction between the customer, vendors, and the internal project team to ensure that appropriate relationships exist to produce positive project outcomes
- Manage the project change control process, status reporting, project estimating, monthly cost accounting and vendor invoice processing
- Develops and/or monitors vendor deliverables in compliance with binding statements of work

For immediate consideration, please forward your resume to (see below) or call.

Synergis serves a myriad of clients across nearly all industries, from start-ups to Fortune 100 companies. The outcomes of these relationships are demonstrated in a growing list of more than 300 clients and industry recognitions by Inc. magazine and the Atlanta Business Chronicle. From its foundation in 1997, Synergis has been successfully recruiting and placing IT professionals in all areas of information technology. Recently named the Best Place to Work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Synergis has been successfully recruiting and placing IT professionals for over 10 years. For more information about Synergis, please visit the company website.
Synergis is an Equal Opportunity employer.