DAS Project Manager

Job Description

Primary Job Title:

DAS Project Manager

Alternate/Related Job Titles:

IT Program Manager

Technical Project Manager

Technology Implementation Manager

Location:

Atlanta, GA

Onsite Flexibility:

Onsite

Contract Details:

Position Type: Contract

Start: As Soon As Possible

Job Summary:

The DAS Project Manager plays a critical role in overseeing IT initiatives that enhance operational efficiency and service delivery across departments. Reporting to the IT Assistant Deputy Commissioner, this role supports both the Department CIO and DAS business owners to ensure projects are successfully executed within scope, schedule, and budget. The Project Manager collaborates with vendors, service providers, and internal teams to drive performance and deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage small, medium, and large-scale IT projects of moderate to high complexity and risk.

Oversee and provide project management consultation across all phases of the software development life cycle (SDLC).

Collaborate closely with client teams, DAS business leads, vendors, and subject matter experts to align on objectives and deliverables.

Manage projects in compliance with Statements of Work (SOWs), vendor contracts, and steering committee directives.

Lead the development of project management tools including scope, risk, communication, and performance tracking plans.

Monitor progress, report milestones, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.

Facilitate project kickoff meetings, define roles and expectations, and ensure team readiness.

Oversee project costs, resources, schedules, and risk management processes.

Evaluate proposed scope changes and negotiate adjustments based on time, cost, and quality expectations.

Conduct project closeout reviews to verify deliverables meet quality standards and capture lessons learned.

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or specialized training in IT project management.

Minimum 7 years of experience leading projects of moderate to high complexity.

PMP certification from PMI or equivalent project management credential.

Hands-on experience using MS Project, MS Visio, SharePoint 2013, and Microsoft Office 365.

Nice-to-Have Experience:

Prior experience in public sector IT initiatives or multi-agency technology environments.

Familiarity with process redesign and operational efficiency improvement projects.

Experience with cross-functional team leadership and stakeholder communication at the executive level.

Required Skills:

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Microsoft Project and Visio proficiency

SDLC and risk management expertise

Preferred Skills:

Strategic planning and process improvement

Vendor management and contract oversight

Performance tracking and project reporting

Additional Skills :

Strong communication and organizational abilities

Leadership and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Analytical and decision-making capability under pressure

About GTT:

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. As a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation, we highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, financial services, and technology companies, along with some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies across the US and Canada. We look forward to helping you land your next great career opportunity!

Job Number: 25-27312

#gttjobsCompany Description

Global Technical Talent is a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation with over 1.3 billion US$ in revenue and 5800 US employees. We provide Total Talent Solutions, Global staffing, SOW, RPO, Direct Sourcing, and Global Payroll with physical offices in US, Canada, and India. GTT Digital headquartered in Toronto specializes in providing high-tech digital and banking talent to some of the nation’s largest financial institutions. As a leader in the staffing industry for over 22 years, we have become one of the largest staffing firms in the New England region, working with Fortune 500 clients and cutting-edge, technology-driven recruiting infrastructure.

We are a Native American-owned, economically disadvantaged corporation that highly values diverse and inclusive workplaces. Our clients and partners are among the most successful and innovative organizations in the world. Our top clients are Fortune 500 banking, insurance, and financial services firms, some of the nation’s largest life sciences, biotech, utility, and retail companies, and prestigious educational institutions in the Ivy League tier.

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SIA’s Fastest Growing Staffing Firm: 2023 and 2015

SIA’s Best Staffing Firm to Work for: 2019 -2023

Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Private Company: 2023, 2022, 2016, 2015

Randstad Preferred Supplier: 2020 - 2023

TechServe Alliance Excellence Award. 2019

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Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist: 2015

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