Project Manager II

Job Title : Project Manager

Location : Atlanta, GA - Hybrid 3days.

Job Summary

UST is seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to lead end-to-end delivery of medium to large-scale technology or software development projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for project planning, governance, stakeholder engagement, team leadership, risk management, and ensuring delivery excellence within defined timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Manage the full lifecycle of projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and detailed work plans.

Develop governance structures, communication plans, and performance tracking metrics.

Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, QA, and business functions.

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure on-time and quality delivery.

Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis.

Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring satisfaction and alignment on deliverables.

Coordinate resource planning, task assignments, and team performance management.

Implement Agile and / or Waterfall methodologies based on project needs.

Drive continuous improvement through metrics-driven performance and process optimization.

Support testing, quality assurance, and configuration management activities.

Oversee scope management, change control, and requirement prioritization.

Promote knowledge sharing, best practices, and reusable frameworks across teams.

Required Skills

Project Management Methodologies : Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, SDLC

Tools : JIRA, MS Project, Confluence, ServiceNow, Excel

Core Skills : Project planning, scheduling, budgeting, estimation, governance, risk & issue management, stakeholder communication, resource allocation, conflict resolution, and client relationship management

Technical Understanding : Software delivery processes, IT systems, application development lifecycle

Soft Skills : Leadership, analytical thinking, negotiation, problem-solving, and strong written / verbal communication

Performance Indicators

On-time delivery and schedule adherence

Cost and budget variance control

Sprint velocity and productivity metrics

Quality metrics (defect density, defect leakage, rework rate)

Customer and team satisfaction

Effective risk mitigation and change management

Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Business, or related discipline (Masters preferred).

8+ years of experience managing software or IT projects in a global delivery model.

Proven track record managing cross-functional teams and complex project portfolios.

Strong experience in client communication, stakeholder management, and vendor coordination.

PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification preferred.