Job #1787 | Sr. Project Manager in Alpharetta, GA

need a Sr. Project Manager for AT&T Mobility in Alpharetta, GA for a 5 month contract (extension probable); no 3rd party candidates; local Atlanta area candidates only; previous AT&T Mobility experience required;


Modifications and enhancements of code related to the 0908release for Opus.

Extensive experience in managing implementation and delivery of IT solutions using J2EE technologies.
* Understand the long term architecture strategy for the overall project and other key business segments.
* Develop strategy for the program and acts as key contact point for all decisions within a given program.
* Conduct project meetings to ensure deliverables are on track and responsiblities are delegated appropriately. * Mitigate project risks and assigning action items/dates to relevant persons/teams.
* Conduct Client Status Reports/Meetings.
* Advises teams on standard requirements, standards, methodology and processes in accordance with enterprise standards.
* Uses a broad and deep understanding of technical concepts in multiple specialized fields to develop solutions to problems and critical design issues.
* Works independently and will collaborate with other project managers and lead PM as applicable.

Education/Experience Requirements:
* 10+ years of overall IT experience.
* 6+ years of experience in managing large enterprise level projects (preferably J2EE applications).
* Project Managers certification (PMP) is a huge plus.
* Wireless/Telecom domain knowledge is a plus.
* Excellent and effective communication skills - verbal and written.
* Past experience in development/management/architechture of J2EE applications is a huge plus.
* Strong interpersonal skills - must be able to work and build relationships effectively as part of a project team and foster team co-operation.
* Comfortable assessing choices and risks/trade-offs associated with those choices.
* High-level knowledge of core technologies, including enterprise platforms, open standards, security frameworks, database, business intelligence, and integration technologies.
* Practical experience leveraging agile and iterative life-cycle methods for solutions development.
* Excellent time management skills and ability to take responsibility.
* Ability to analyze, recognize and anticipate problems (technical, operational, process, organizational).
* Identify the best solution in a timely manner when choices are presented.
* Demonstrate leadership experience including managing timelines in a fast-paced environment.
* Must be able to effectively communicate project information to both technical and non-technical personnel.

Summary of Technologies/Tools: Microsoft Visio 2003+, Microsoft Project 2003+, Database concepts, TOAD 8.6+ or similar, UML diagrams, Rational ClearCase, Rational ClearQuest, SQL, Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003+.