Program Manager (Atlanta)

This is a 12-month contract that is hybrid, working onsite in downtown Atlanta 2 days per week. The Program Manager will oversee day-to-day program coordination, delivery execution, and stakeholder alignment for a high-visibility modernization program. This role will partner closely with executive leadership, technology teams, implementation vendors, and business stakeholders to drive program milestones, ensure implementation readiness, and support a successful platform launch and transition to operations.

This position requires a strategic leader with experience managing complex IT modernization programs, coordinating cross-functional teams, mitigating risks, and ensuring alignment between technical delivery and operational goals. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, Computer Science , or a related field. 10+ years of experience managing large-scale IT modernization, digital transformation, or enterprise system implementation programs . Proven experience leading complex government or highly regulated technology initiatives.

Experience managing multi-vendor environments and cross-functional stakeholder groups. Strong knowledge of Agile, hybrid, or iterative software delivery methodologies . Experience coordinating system development, testing, data migration, implementation readiness, and go-live activities.

Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and risk mitigation skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting unemployment insurance, workforce systems, benefits administration, or public sector modernization programs . Familiarity with federal compliance and implementation readiness processes.

Experience with cloud-based platforms or enterprise-scale digital transformation programs. Project or program management certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, or PgMP . Core Competencies Enterprise Program & Portfolio Management Large-Scale IT Modernization Vendor & Stakeholder Management Risk, Issue & Dependency Management Executive Communication & Governance Implementation & Go-Live Readiness Cross-Functional Leadership Organizational Change Management