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ESG Consulting

Software Implementation Project Manager

ESG Consulting, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Job Title:

COTS Product Implementation Project Manager

Location:

Metro Atlanta, GA (Local Candidates Only)

Resume MUST clearly reflect all required skills and project experience in past job performances.

Position Overview We are seeking a highly skilled

Project Manager

with proven experience leading

COTS (Commercial Off-The-Shelf) product implementations . This role, assigned to the

Project Management Office , will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all phases of large, complex technology projects. The successful candidate will have full end‑to‑end accountability for project delivery, managing cross‑functional teams, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve business goals within aggressive timelines.

This role requires a

local Metro Atlanta candidate

with

active PMP certification

and documented success in enterprise‑level technology project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of COTS product implementation projects, following PMI best practices and Georgia Department of Labor Project Management Methodology.

Lead

planning, scheduling, resource management, risk management, quality management, and reporting

activities.

Serve as the

primary liaison between business stakeholders, IT, and vendor partners .

Facilitate requirements gathering, business process documentation, and ensure alignment with enterprise objectives.

Oversee

full Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

including testing and deployment phases.

Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and performance to ensure timely and successful delivery.

Develop and maintain clear communication channels across project teams and leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications (Must-Have)

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification – Active and in good standing .

Proven success managing

large, complex IT projects

with enterprise-wide impact.

Experience with

COTS product implementation

(software application development and deployment).

Demonstrated leadership of

at least two full lifecycle Agile software development projects

(initiation → deployment → warranty), with project teams of 10+ members.

Hands‑on experience in:

Business requirements gathering

Business process documentation

Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)

Testing methodologies

Experience collaborating with

vendor partners

to deliver enterprise IT solutions.

Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills (oral, written, listening).

Strong problem‑solving, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Advanced proficiency in

MS Project Professional, SharePoint, Visio, and MS Office Suite .

Preferred Candidate Profile

Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive.

Strong motivator with proven ability to lead diverse technical and business teams.

Experienced in managing aggressive project timelines and high‑visibility initiatives.

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