Project Manager

***The salary range for this position is $113.24 - $117.65 per hour.***

***Please note, that all applicants applying for US job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.***

Our Customer is an American multinational beverage corporation headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Their many interests include the manufacturing, retailing, and marketing of nonalcoholic beverage concentrates and syrups. They are passionate about beverages around the world, with around 200 brands and 700,000+ employees across the company and bottling partners. They take deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in their company purpose, to refresh the world, and to make a difference. They believe their culture is one of the reasons their company continues to thrive after 130+ years.

We are seeking a Project Manager on a contract basis to manage key client projects. Project management responsibilities include the coordination and completion of projects on time within budget and within scope. The candidate in this role will oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize the progress of the project. This role will also prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of the project. This role is a hybrid setup with 3 days remote and 2 days onsite in Atlanta, GA.

NOTE: Candidates must have their own laptops, the customer is not providing laptops to contractors at this time

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects
• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
• Ensure resource availability and allocation
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
• Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule, and project costs using appropriate verification techniques
• Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Meet with clients to take detailed ordering briefs and clarify specific requirements of each project
• Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful completion of short and long-term goals
• Meet budgetary objectives and make adjustments to project constraints based on financial analysis
• Develop comprehensive project plans to be shared with clients as well as other staff members
• Use and continually develop leadership skills
• Attend conferences and training as required to maintain proficiency
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Develop spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document the need
• Purchase Order management (generation, tracking, etc.)
• Planning and fulfillment of brand activation requests
• Internal and External team events
• Ad hoc brand management support for the team (e.g., assisting in developing external meeting call plans, meeting notes, and follow-up)
• Support brand/innovation launch activations (primarily internal)

Must Haves:

• 7+ years of relevant work experience
• Proven working experience in project management
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management or other related discipline
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certifications

Hours & Location:

• M-F, 40 hours/week. This role is a hybrid setup with 3 days remote and 2 days onsite in Atlanta, GA.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of the waiting period for eligible engagements)

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (including spouse & child), 401k, STD/LTD, AD&D, and Commuter Benefits program.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.