Job Title: IT Project Manager / IT Strategy Portfolio Lead
Location: Greater Atlanta, GA
Pay Rate: $85 /Hr
Contract Details
- Duration: 5-month contract
- Hours: 40 hours/week
- Background/References: Required (no drug screen)
- Travel: Up to 25% domestic/international as needed
Introduction
We are seeking an experienced IT Project Manager / IT Strategy Portfolio Lead to oversee project and portfolio management responsibilities during a maternity leave coverage period. This role will manage two key IT projects—one focused on mobile app enhancements and another on governance for a data migration initiative—while also providing oversight of the full IT Project Portfolio. The selected candidate will supervise other Project Managers reporting on their project status and mentor a junior Project Coordinator.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 8–10 years of IT management and project management experience in a global organization
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (MBA preferred)
- Experience in portfolio management, project governance, and financial oversight
- Proven ability to manage large and complex budgets, with strong financial acumen (budgeting, forecasting, cost management)
- Experience with vendor management and outsourced/managed service provider transitions
- Strong communication, mentoring, and team management skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in fast-paced environments
- Excellent stakeholder management skills across IT and business functions
- Experience in regulated industries (life sciences, healthcare, or medical devices preferred)
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience with business process outsourcing (BPO) initiatives
- Familiarity with infrastructure portfolio management (network/device refresh, IT systems upgrades)
- Prior experience supporting IT leadership communications (town halls, strategy sessions, training content)
- Demonstrated ability to develop strategy and long-term IT planning aligned with business priorities
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Provide oversight of IT project portfolio, managing status reports from other PMs and mentoring a Project Coordinator
- Lead and monitor two core initiatives: mobile app enhancements and governance for data migration
- Oversee project financials and ensure budget adherence ($4–5M capital and $1–2M operating budgets)
- Track KPIs and deliverables across IT initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and leadership to ensure project and portfolio success
- Manage vendor relationships, negotiate costs, and oversee third-party service providers
- Provide strategic recommendations for IT strategy, portfolio, and communications
- Prepare presentations, reports, and dashboards for leadership and stakeholders
- Support communications initiatives including IT events, training, and organizational updates
Company Benefits & Culture
- Opportunity to work in a dynamic, global organization
- Collaborative, cross-functional team environment with executive-level visibility
- High-impact role with exposure to strategy, portfolio, and financial management
- Fast-paced, growth-oriented culture with opportunities to influence IT direction
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