IT Program Manager

Date Posted: 10/15/2025

Hiring Organization: Rose International

Position Number: 490055

Industry: Government/Staffing

Job Title: IT Program Manager

Job Location: Atlanta, GA, USA, 30334

Work Model: Hybrid

Work Model Details: 3 days onsite & 2 days remote

Shift: General Shift

Employment Type: Temporary

FT/PT: Part-Time

Estimated Duration (In months): 8

Min Hourly Rate($): 75.26

Max Hourly Rate($): 75.26

Must Have Skills/Attributes: Communications, PMI Methodology, Project Management, SharePoint

Experience Desired: Experience within the last 5 years leading/coordinating vendor-managed projects (5 yrs); Experience with MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint 2013, and MS O365 (7 yrs)

Required Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree

Required Certifications/Licenses: PMP Certification

**C2C is not available**

Job Description
Required Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Required Certification:
PMP certification from PMI or equivalent certification

Required Skills:
Experience within the last 5 years leading/coordinating vendor-managed projects (5 Years)
Hands-on experience with MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint 2013, and MS O365 (7 Years)
Experience working in the public sector IT
Experience working in an outsourced environment
Executive-level written and oral communication skills
Communication skills, both verbal and written (5 Years)
Microsoft Office (4 Years)
MS Project (4 Years)
Presentation skills (4 Years)
Project management (4 Years)
SharePoint. (4 Years)
Teams. (4 Years)

This position reports to the IT Assistant. The Program Manager will collaborate with software vendors, service providers, OIT teams, and staff to ensure the efficient management of projects and IT changes. These initiatives range in size from small to large and have a significant impact on productivity and service delivery.

Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, manages and coordinates all tasks associated with small, medium, and large-scale projects of moderate to high complexity and risk
Oversees and/or provides project management consultation across all phases of the project and software development life cycle (SDLC)
Collaborates closely with OIT team, business leads, vendors, business analysts, and subject matter experts across system support teams
Manages projects in alignment with Statements of Work (SOWs), vendor contracts, and directives from the project steering committee
During project initiation, assist clients in identifying the most effective strategies to achieve objectives
In the planning phase, develops and maintains project management tools, including plans for scope, risk, communication, change control, and performance tracking
Monitors project performance throughout execution, reporting regularly to leadership on status, key milestones, and emerging risks
Provides ongoing guidance to project teams, leads status meetings, evaluates proposed scope changes, and advises project sponsors on recommended actions
Conducts product verification at project close to ensure deliverables meet client expectations and facilitates lessons learned reviews for continuous improvement
Oversees and manages ongoing project costs, schedules, resources, scope, issues, and risks. Prepares or reviews time and cost estimates, project plans, schedules, and budgets
Facilitates process assessments and leads redesign efforts to drive operational improvements and efficiencies
Collaborates with the project steering committee and senior project management to optimize project processes for successful outcomes
Coordinates with business leads, vendor project managers, and quality assurance teams to ensure adherence to established project standards, procedures, and quality benchmarks
Leads or facilitates project kickoff meetings, clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and expectations. Ensures all team members are equipped with the necessary tools and training for effective performance
Manages project scope, using relevant data and analysis to support negotiations related to time, cost, and quality expectations
Develops, monitors, and coordinates key project activities such as scheduling, progress tracking, reporting, and managing change initiatives
Provides leadership and direction to project teams, including scheduling, tracking task completion, and reviewing project deliverables
Monitors project milestones and critical deadlines, proactively identifying risks to timelines and working to mitigate schedule impacts. Keeps leadership informed of significant issues
Evaluates project variances, collects performance metrics, and implements adjustments to ensure the project stays within scope, budget, and quality parameters
Conducts formal reviews with business sponsors and OIT leadership throughout the project lifecycle and upon completion to confirm satisfaction and acceptance of deliverables
Offers constructive feedback to team members to improve individual and overall project performance
Builds and maintains productive working relationships with project sponsors, vendors, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**

Benefits:
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Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender (expression or identity), national origin, arrest and conviction records, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Positions located in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California will be administered in accordance with their respective Fair Chance Ordinances.

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Rose International has an official agreement (ID #132522), effective June 30, 2008, with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). (Posting required by OCGA 13/10-91.).