Project Manager — Atlanta, GA

Job Title: Project Manager

Location: Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

Duration: 6 Months

Employment Type: Contract

We are hiring for the role of Project Manager. Below are the key details:

Role Overview

Under broad supervision, this role manages projects through the full life cycle from definition through implementation and evaluation of deliverables. The position coordinates technical and functional teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners to drive the development, integration, and deployment of a large-scale, AI-enabled learning platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects through the full life cycle from project definition and approval through implementation and evaluation of all project deliverables.

• Create collaborative partnerships with internal and external team members to accomplish deliverables within defined timeframes and budgets.

• Provide guidance to the project team and utilize standard project management methodology.

• Coordinate multiple technical and functional teams, internal stakeholders, and external partners through discovery, prototyping, development, testing, and production deployment.

• Serve in a lead role and/or supervise lower-level staff as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• Managing complex software development and digital platform implementations, preferably involving cloud-based applications and multiple system integrations.

• Agile project management, including sprint planning, backlog management, resource coordination, and release management.

• Cross-functional coordination among software engineers, UX designers, data specialists, business owners, and external technology partners.

• Managing timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and deliverables across parallel workstreams.

• Experience with Azure DevOps for agile project management, sprint tracking, and backlog management.

• Proficiency with collaborative project management and documentation tools, such as Confluence, Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Smartsheet, or Microsoft Project.

• 3 years of experience with AI-enabled applications, personalization systems, or data-intensive digital products.

• 3 years of experience with learning technologies, EdTech platforms, LMS integrations, or workforce development systems.

• 3 years of experience managing products from MVP through production and subsequent releases.

• 3 years of familiarity with cloud environments such as Google Cloud Platform, Azure, or AWS.

• 3 years of exposure to enterprise platforms such as Salesforce and Canvas, including system integrations and data workflows.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Figma or similar tools for coordinating UX/UI design and prototype development.

• Experience with dashboards and reporting tools for tracking project progress and performance.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND five to seven years of recent relevant project management experience, with progression in responsibility, and eligibility to sit for Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.