IT Project Manager - Data

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client looking for an IT Project Manager - Data, to join their team in Atlanta, GA.

Summary

This individual will coordinate work across three different data-focused teams, covering data enablement/platform capabilities, data normalization and cross-system identifiers, and monitoring/visibility initiatives. The primary requirement is excellent IT project management: someone who can step into complex work, establish structure, break initiatives into actionable plans, identify dependencies, remove obstacles, and independently drive teams toward delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects and deliverables across three data-focused teams/workstreams
• Develop and maintain structured project plans and break complex initiatives into manageable work
• Coordinate priorities, dependencies, risks, and deliverables across Product, Engineering, and other technical stakeholders
• Proactively identify obstacles and drive resolution rather than waiting for direction
• Provide organization and leadership across technical initiatives and working sessions
• Manage cross-team technical dependencies, including initiatives involving APIs and API contracts
• Ensure work requiring multiple engineering teams is coordinated and tracked through completion
• Use Jira and Smartsheet to support project organization and tracking

Support initiatives involving:

• Data processing
• Data governance
• Data standards
• Data syndication and availability
• Data normalization
• Cross-system identifiers
• Monitoring, alerts, and visibility

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong background in IT project management
• Proven ability to take complex work and turn it into an organized, actionable project plan
• Strong ownership mentality and bias for action
• Ability to operate independently and proactively determine what needs to happen next
• Experience coordinating work across multiple technical teams or workstreams
• Ability to identify and manage technical dependencies, risks, blockers, and cross-team alignment
• Strong communication, organization, and meeting leadership skills
• Technical fluency sufficient to understand how Product and Engineering teams interact and anticipate common technical dependencies
• Ability to manage technical projects without needing to personally design or engineer the solution

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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