- Location
- ATLANTA, GA
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Contract
- Department
- Management
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- RecruiterFlow
Description
Title: Project Manager III
Client: Southern Company Gas
Location: Atlanta, GA 30308
Experience: 10–15 Years
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager III to lead and manage complex, high-impact projects. This senior-level role is responsible for project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and successful project delivery.
The ideal candidate will have a strong track record managing large or complex projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and aligning project execution with organizational goals.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
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Define and manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
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Develop detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and performance metrics.
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Identify project risks and implement mitigation and contingency strategies.
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Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, and dependencies.
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Maintain accurate project documentation and executive-level status reporting.
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Manage stakeholder communication, expectations, and project alignment.
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Coordinate cross-functional and multidisciplinary project teams.
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Resolve project issues and remove barriers that may impact delivery.
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Apply advanced project management methodologies and best practices.
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Drive continuous improvement across project execution processes.
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Mentor and coach project team members and less experienced project managers.
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Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
Required Qualifications
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10–15 years of project management experience, including management of complex projects.
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Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
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PMP certification required.
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Advanced knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, tools, and software.
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Strong experience with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and resource management.
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Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
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Strong stakeholder and executive communication skills.
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Excellent leadership, strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.
Preferred Qualifications
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Advanced project management certifications or specialized credentials.
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Experience managing projects that directly support organizational or business strategy.
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Utility, energy, natural gas, engineering, or large corporate project experience.
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Experience mentoring project managers and project teams.
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Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid project delivery methodologies.
Key Skills
Project Management | PMP | Project Planning | Scheduling | Budget Management | Risk Management | Resource Planning | Stakeholder Management | Executive Communication | Project Controls | Strategic Planning | Team Leadership | Change Management | Agile | Waterfall