IT Applications Project Manager at Apex Bridge Talent Group

Business Title: 805373 IT Applications Project Manager Location: Atlanta GA 30308 Job Type: Contract (12 M+) Work Setting: Hybrid (Once/week onsite) Short Description: Under broad supervision, manages projects through full life cycle from project definition through implementation of project deliverables. Creates collaborative partnership with all internal and external team members to accomplish the deliverables. Job Description: The GDOT IT Applications Project Manager (PM) will lead and manage multiple internal and external end-to-end IT applications and software projects, documentation, and processes while reinforcing defined infrastructure and software best practices. The PM will drive process improvement, documentation management, and project governance to ensure follow-through, timeliness, and accuracy across the project portfolio. This role requires 5+ years of experience managing software and IT applications projects, with demonstrated proficiency in both Waterfall and Agile methodologies. Must be able to run large projects with minimal oversight. Core Competencies: Communication: Collaborate often and follow-up with and support engineering management Attention to Detail: Review incoming emails, timelines, resources, and process alignment Organization: Plan and organize daily project elements garnered in meetings Flexibility: Adapt to changing program demands Data Visualization: Create and analyze dashboards and data to help understand team velocity and/or milestone progress Structured Project Execution: Build and maintain detailed project schedules using MS Project or Project Online, manage dependencies, and hold teams accountable to baseline plans Contract and Compliance Awareness: Read and extract scope, deliverables, milestones, and obligations from contractual documentation and translate those requirements into actionable project plans