IT Project Manager IV
Experience Level: 10+ Years
Location: Atlanta, GA
Contract- 3 Years
Client- Southern Company Services.
Position Overview
The IT Project Manager IV is a senior-level leader responsible for ensuring that technology initiatives remain aligned with evolving business needs. This role oversees the cross-functional delivery of complex technology projects, guiding efforts from concept through implementation.
The ideal candidate brings extensive project management experience, strong analytical skills, and demonstrated success managing multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced IT environments.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Delivery
- Lead cross-functional delivery of complex technology initiatives
- Ensure IT practices remain aligned with business objectives
- Facilitate projects from concept creation through full implementation
Scope & Planning
- Define and document:
- Project scope
- Goals and milestones
- Deliverables
- Detailed task breakdowns
- Resource requirements
- Develop structured project plans and timelines
Agile & Sprint Management
- Lead sprint planning sessions and daily stand-up meetings
- Guide project lifecycle execution using Agile or hybrid methodologies
- Break down complex, multi-disciplinary projects into prioritized action plans
Stakeholder Communication
- Provide clear visibility into project status and progress
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders and executive leadership
- Present updates, risks, and mitigation strategies
Risk & Dependency Management
- Identify cross-team dependencies and potential risks
- Develop and implement mitigation plans
- Drive issue resolution to maintain project momentum
Collaboration & Coordination
- Partner with:
- Technical teams
- Product teams
- Business stakeholders
- Align technical execution with business priorities
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- 10+ years of relevant IT project management experience
- Proven experience delivering complex technology projects
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Prioritize effectively
- Track multiple initiatives
- Deliver measurable results