Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Position Title: Project Manager Location: Kennesaw, GA

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, overseeing and coordinating projects from ideation through to completion. This role requires interaction with a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often managing several moving project parts simultaneously.

• Coordinates internal resources and vendors for the flawless execution of projects, including leading interdepartmental teams to complete assigned projects on time, to specifications, and with accuracy and efficiency.
• Coordinates, organizes and leads project meetings with participants and stakeholders, including managing progress of project(s) and adapting work as needed.
• Participates in the development of project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develops a detailed project plan to track progress, including outlining the tasks involved in the project and delegating work appropriately.
• Oversees incoming and outgoing project documentation and provides detailed reports for executive review.
• Measures project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques.
• Participates in project design, submission and review.
• Optimizes efficiencies in all processes.
• Addresses questions, concerns, and/or complaints throughout the project.
• Acts as a liaison between company, customers, and vendors.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, industry, contractual, and company regulations, standards, specifications, and best practices.
• Keep abreast of all new services offered in order to keep up-to-date.
• Maintain appropriate, professional working relationships with clients and other employees.
• Identify and coordinate system/program/process enhancements to best serve the client’s needs.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

In addition to the above responsibilities, the Project Manager II will be responsible for:

• Conducting cost analysis, estimating expected costs for the project.
• Preparing and implementing a budget based on estimates.
• Conducting risk assessments; reporting identified risks to management; providing recommendations for mitigation of risk (including termination of the project if appropriate).
• Overseeing the development of project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field with a project management focus.
• At least 2 years of project management experience.
• Basic understanding of databases, data files, and MS Windows.
• Entry-level role with assigned work, requiring some mentoring and guidance.
• Strong initiative and critical-thinking skills.
• Project Management certification or Six Sigma Green Belt preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of project management experience at OSC or comparable organization.
• Intermediate-level role with the ability to manage larger, more complex projects.
• Strong understanding of databases, data files, and MS Windows environments.
• Demonstrated ability to set goals, meet deadlines, and take operational responsibility.
• May provide guidance or supervision to less experienced project managers.
• Project Management certification or Six Sigma Black Belt strongly preferred.

• Competitive Base Salary
• Discretionary Time Off
• Casual Dress Code
• Career Development Opportunities Tuition Assistance
• Company 401(k) Match