Project Manager Jobs in Georgia

Job Title: Project Manager (Software Development) Company: Macys Location: Johns Creek, GA Description: Overview:Works independently and with minimal assistance from more experienced and knowledgeable project managers, application managers and system level subject matter experts to drive the work of the project team members for medium level projects and higher. At this level, associates in this job are expected to develop competence in the project managementmethodology. Consistent leadership qualities surrounding conflict management, influencing others, personal accountability for project performance should be observed by project sponsor. In addition, associates in this job should leverage and demonstrate accepted project management practices that support delivery of projects on time, on budget, and with high quality. Acts as a technical and professional leader, providing guidance, direction and training to their team and other project team members as necessary. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.Macys Systems Technology (MST) is the information technology division of Macys Inc. Macys Inc.is the nations largest operator of department stores with over 800 department store locations in 46 states. In addition, we operate major catalog and internet operations for Bloomingdales and Macys. Macys Systems Technology is headquartered in Johns Creek, a suburban setting northeast of Atlanta, Georgia.We offer competitive salaries,comprehensive benefits, employee fitness center and a merchandise discount.Key Accountabilities:The Project Manager is accountable for the successful execution and final delivery of the project, ensuring project deliverables are met on time and with quality.Looking for a fast learner who can quickly understand business processes and take complete ownership of projects.He/she is someone who is comfortable working in a fast-paced team environment, demonstrates flexibility in response to changes in direction, participates in strategic/conceptual discussions and owns/drives detailed/tactical activities.Candidate must be able to work successfully with all levels of the organization and will be responsible for independent leadership and day-to-day management of medium and large scale projects.Responsibilities include maintaining the project schedule, project and executive status reporting, guiding the team through CMMI processes, managing risks and issues, change management, as well as identifying and managing cross-dependencies between project tracks.Must ensure all deadlines are met by participating in resource planning sessions and by partnering with developers, testing teams and/or other application project managers to establish priorities, delegate assignments and follow up with project team members.In addition, the candidate will be responsible for communication on the project including, but not limited to, keeping management aware of project progress.Skills Summary:5 years of successful work experience as a Project Manager within a software development organization and have demonstrated ability in managing large scale, multidimensional initiatives.Works proactively and with minimal direction to build relationships with application management and business partners, and helps to manage expectations.Strong leadership, relationship/team building, coaching/mentoring, facilitation and negotiation skills required; consensus builder with excellent communication skills.Excellent knowledge of MS Project, Risk Management and Change Management.Go to person on project-related issues.Demonstrated ability to drive projects to completion.Excellent capability to develop effective working relationships with business partner(s).Excellent verbal/written communication skills.Strong negotiation and facilitation skills.Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at many levels.Strong organizational and problem solving skills.Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills.Skilled in addressing and resolving conflict.Experience working in a CMMI process-driven environment.BS Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience.Retail background a plus.PMP Certification and experience with a structured Project Management Office a plus.Macys is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Job Title: IS Project Manager homedepot.com Company: The Home Depot Location: Atlanta, GA Description: POSITION PURPOSE -We are seeking world-class talent looking to build a career with the world?s largest home improvement retailer, operating more than 2,200 store locations in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. Specifically, your role in homedepot.com will place you at the center of one of the top 40 retail websites that is experiencing an exciting growth trajectory. You will be exposed to the latest Web technologies including J2EE, Websphere, and numerous industry-leading Web technologies running at large, enterprise scale. You will work with IT teams and business partners to understand strategic initiatives as well as deliver leading-edge online capabilities that also support Home Depot?s retail business. You will apply advanced problem-solving techniques and coordinate with other core team members to resolve system issues, maintain complex business logic and identify and implement innovative solutions.- IT project manager responsible for delivering new development projects- Responsible for project governance, risk / issue management, project plan management, communication plans- Financial and resource forecasting and managementMAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Project Control. Develops an effective plan for controlling the project scope, schedule and cost baseline, and monitors the project execution to ensure that the plan is being followed. Creates and effectively coordinates documentation to explain changes to the baseline, and ensures the approved changes are implemented. Maintains logs of all submitted changes and their status. Must be able to manager matrix resources and perform resource leveling when necessary.Project Communications. Develops an effective plan for communicatig project information to the project team and to the project stakeholders. Develops written status reports, determines project status codes, and creates and presents project review documents to senior management. Collects and documents project issues, and manages their timely resolution. Project Risk Management. Leads the definition of project risks, and the required mitigation approaches. Monitors project activities for the occurrence of risks, and takes timely action to mitigate the risk. Advises project team members and stakeholders of actions required or completed. Project Lessons Learned. At the completion of a project, captures lessons learned, and communicates those to other project managers. Effectively applies lessons learned in subsequent projects.Project Environment. Shares responsibility with the project leadership team for providing a good working environment. Ensures teams are staffed, duties and responsibilities are understood by everyone, and that an inclusive environment is maintained.NATURE AND SCOPE - Typically reports to Manager Information Services, Sr Project Manager or Director Information Services.No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -

Job Title: Sr. Project Manager Company: Macys Location: Johns Creek, GA Description: Overview:The Sr. Project Manager will work independently and partners with application managers/directors, stakeholders and system level subject matter experts to drive the work of the project team for large or highly integrated projects and programs. This manager will also demonstrate excellent management and leadership qualities within and across the FOBs, as well as with corporate business partners. This manager will be the go-to person on project-related issues and act as a technical and professional leader, providing guidance, direction and training to the project team members as necessary. The Sr. Project manager will Improve PMO services and the overall quality of projects.Macys Systems Technology (MST) is the information technology division of Macys Inc. Macys Inc.is the nations largest operator of department stores with over 800 department store locations in 46 states. In addition, we operate major catalog and internet operations for Bloomingdales and Macys. Macys Systems Technology is headquartered in Johns Creek, a suburban setting northeast of Atlanta, Georgia.We offer competitive salaries,comprehensive benefits, employee fitness center and a merchandise discount.Key Accountabilities:Work proactively and with minimal direction to build relationships with application management, business partners, and vendors and helps to manage expectations.Display strong leadership qualities and takes ownership of all project related issues.Display Independent leadership and management of large-scale projects in the Private Brands Initiative - PLM area, and must ensure deadlines are met by participating in resource planning, organizing, prioritizing and delegating assignments to project team members. This will include managing risks and issues, change management, tracking key dates. as well as identifying and managing cross-dependencies between project tracks when necessary. Provide communication on the project including, but not limited to, keeping management aware of project progress on a regular and timely basis.Partner with developers, testing teams and/or other application project managers, applying excellent knowledge of project management and skills.Demonstrate successful experience in leading multi-skilled project teams, the ability to work with all levels of the enterprise and across many functional areas and display verbal agility in face-to-face situations.Must consistently demonstrate professional maturity. Influences decisions of others and expresses views in a productive, diplomatic manner.Drive to a common understanding of what success looks like for management and the project teams.Willingly share knowledge of industry best practices and viewed by the enterprise as a proactive problem solver.Serve as a mentor and advisor to other project managers.Demonstrate flexibility in response to change in strategy or direction.Support and uphold the integrity of the Q4M processes and process models.May communicate with Sr. Management regarding the status of specific projects.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.Skills Summary:5 years of successful work experience as a Project Manager within a software development organization.Extensive understanding of Project Management principles, methods, and techniques.Excellent knowledge of MS Project, Risk, and Change Management.Excellent capability to develop effective working relationships with business partner(s) and vendor(s).Excellent verbal/written communication skills.Flexibility in response to change.Strong negotiation and facilitation skills.Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at many levels.Sound team building and interpersonal skills required to effectively manage a multi-skilled project throughout the deliverable process.Strong organizational and problem solving skills.Excellent collaboration and teamwork skills.Skilled in addressing and resolving conflict.BS Degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent experience preferred.PMP certification preferred.Macys is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

Job Title: eCommerce Ranch Project Manager homedepot.com Company: The Home Depot Location: Atlanta, GA Description: POSITION PURPOSE -We are seeking world-class talent looking to build a career with the world?s largest home improvement retailer, operating more than 2,200 store locations in the U.S, Canada and Mexico. Specifically, your role in homedepot.com will place you at the center of one of the top 40 retail websites that is experiencing an exciting growth trajectory. You will be exposed to the latest Web technologies including J2EE, Websphere, and numerous industry-leading Web technologies running at large, enterprise scale. You will work with IT teams and business partners to understand strategic initiatives as well as deliver leading-edge online capabilities that also support Home Depot?s retail business. You will apply advanced problem-solving techniques and coordinate with other core team members to resolve system issues, maintain complex business logic and identify and implement innovative solutions.- Responsible for managing resource on-boarding / off-boarding, performance to SOW structure, financial tracking and reporting for eCommerce Ranch.- Forecast and manage resource demand based on project prioritizationMAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Project Control. Develops an effective plan for controlling the project scope, schedule and cost baseline, and monitors the project execution to ensure that the plan is being followed. Creates and effectively coordinates documentation to explain changes to the baseline, and ensures the approved changes are implemented. Maintains logs of all submitted changes and their status. Must be able to manager matrix resources and perform resource leveling when necessary.Project Communications. Develops an effective plan for communicatig project information to the project team and to the project stakeholders. Develops written status reports, determines project status codes, and creates and presents project review documents to senior management. Collects and documents project issues, and manages their timely resolution. Project Risk Management. Leads the definition of project risks, and the required mitigation approaches. Monitors project activities for the occurrence of risks, and takes timely action to mitigate the risk. Advises project team members and stakeholders of actions required or completed. Project Lessons Learned. At the completion of a project, captures lessons learned, and communicates those to other project managers. Effectively applies lessons learned in subsequent projects.Project Environment. Shares responsibility with the project leadership team for providing a good working environment. Ensures teams are staffed, duties and responsibilities are understood by everyone, and that an inclusive environment is maintained.NATURE AND SCOPE - Typically reports to Manager Information Services, Sr Project Manager or Director Information Services.No associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action).ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS -

Job Title: e-Business Project Manager Company: The Home Depot Location: Atlanta, GA Description: POSITION PURPOSE The e-Business Project Manager is responsible for executing e-Business initiatives designed to increase sales, enhance The Home Depot's distinctive brand position, and maximize profit for The Home Depot stores and e-commerce properties. This person will work closely with internal and external constituents (agency and vendor partners) and be charged with executing multiple projects against aggressive schedules. As the principle driver of their initiatives, this person will work across functional groups (e.g. Merchandising, Marketing, Logistics, IT, etc.) to coordinate efforts and ensure success. MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES Become the subject matter expert for assigned ecommerce projects. Learn and report on best practices, industry standards, and legal requirements associated with assigned projects Lead initiatives throughout the project lifecycle; including discovery and initial assessment, program and/or requirements definition, creative brief, program implementation and launch, and ongoing measurement and reporting. Develop supporting processes as needed. Help integrate initiatives with internal partners in Marketing, IT, Creative, Merchandising, Operations, etc. Measure ongoing effectiveness of programs against target metrics. Develop and execute ongoing enhancement/optimization strategy based on measured performance and customer feedback. Coordinate integrated teams from one or more external agencies or functional organizations supporting managed initiatives.Responsible for project budget, goals, and schedule. Manage variances and communicate progress and issues to management. NATURE AND SCOPE Typically reports to Manager, Online PMONo associates report to this role on a permanent basis, but requires the leadership of a work group: assign and review work, train and contribute to performance appraisal (but not hiring, firing or disciplinary action). ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.