Senior IT Project Manager Jobs in Georgia
Senior IT Project Manager jobs in Georgia are in steady demand, concentrated in technology, healthcare IT, financial services, and defense contracting, with openings from mid-level project leads through senior program directors. Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Augusta drive most of the hiring, anchored by major employers such as NCR Voyix, Delta Air Lines, and Wellstar Health System. The most sought-after specializations in Georgia right now are Agile delivery, cloud migration program management, and cybersecurity project oversight. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Unifi is seeking a Project Manager to join our technology team. Our ideal candidate has a passion for Agile/Scrum practices, enjoys taking on challenging and exciting projects and is driven to improve technology, tools and processes. In this role you will help to support Unifi’s overall company strategy and work closely with the project management team and stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Drive delivery and continuous improvement by utilizing feedback and metrics to identify areas of opportunity.
- Manage interdependencies between agile teams.
- Maintain an exceptional level of customer focus centered on integrity and transparency.
- Foster close cooperation across all team members; encourage cross-training and team support.
- Create and manage the tactical project plan that includes details related to work-scope, schedule, and resources
- Reporting, data analytics and documentation.
- Lead and schedule meetings, prepare agendas, develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines as required for each project and project phase to ensure overall project objectives and client needs are met and prepare and coordinate project reports.
- Identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience as a technical project manager
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- Experience using leading Scrum/Agile tools.
- Experience managing, tracking, and advising around project budgets as they align within scope.
- PMP certification a plus.
- Understanding of Project Manager and Development processes, strategies and methods
- Preferred experience in setting up project management tools e.g. ServiceNow SPM and Smartsheet
- Preferred experience utilizing collaboration practice and tools e.g. MS Teams and SharePoint
Attributes:
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong sense of personal accountability
- Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles
Unifi is seeking a Project Manager to join our technology team. Our ideal candidate has a passion for Agile/Scrum practices, enjoys taking on challenging and exciting projects and is driven to improve technology, tools and processes. In this role you will help to support Unifi’s overall company strategy and work closely with the project management team and stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Drive delivery and continuous improvement by utilizing feedback and metrics to identify areas of opportunity.
- Manage interdependencies between agile teams.
- Maintain an exceptional level of customer focus centered on integrity and transparency.
- Foster close cooperation across all team members; encourage cross-training and team support.
- Create and manage the tactical project plan that includes details related to work-scope, schedule, and resources
- Reporting, data analytics and documentation.
- Lead and schedule meetings, prepare agendas, develop and maintain master project budgets and timelines as required for each project and project phase to ensure overall project objectives and client needs are met and prepare and coordinate project reports.
- Identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience as a technical project manager
- Bachelor’s degree in related field.
- Experience using leading Scrum/Agile tools.
- Experience managing, tracking, and advising around project budgets as they align within scope.
- PMP certification a plus.
- Understanding of Project Manager and Development processes, strategies and methods
- Preferred experience in setting up project management tools e.g. ServiceNow SPM and Smartsheet
- Preferred experience utilizing collaboration practice and tools e.g. MS Teams and SharePoint
Attributes:
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Strong sense of personal accountability
- Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to predict challenges and seek to proactively head-off obstacles
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What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior IT project manager jobs across Georgia.
- PMP certification required or strongly preferred by most Georgia employers
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field
- Seven or more years of IT project management experience including team leadership
- Demonstrated proficiency with Agile and Scrum methodologies across enterprise environments
- Experience managing cloud infrastructure or digital transformation programs
- Strong stakeholder communication skills for cross-functional Georgia enterprise teams
Senior IT Project Manager Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a senior it project manager in Georgia?
The most direct path is earning a bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field, then gaining several years of progressively responsible IT project experience before pursuing the Project Management Professional certification through PMI. Georgia does not issue a state license for IT project managers, so the PMP is the recognized professional credential employers across Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Augusta treat as the hiring standard for senior roles.
How much do senior IT project managers make in Georgia?
Senior IT project managers in Georgia earn a median of about $102,140 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,290 for the lowest 10% to over $163,320 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire senior it project managers in Georgia?
Employers hiring senior it project managers in Georgia right now include 4P Consulting, HD Supply, and Unifi, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Georgia's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, large health systems, and defense contractors creates consistent year-round demand across a range of industries and project scales.
Which Georgia cities have the most senior it project manager jobs?
Atlanta, Trion, and Temple are the cities with the most senior it project manager openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because of its concentration of corporate headquarters, major health systems, and fintech firms, while Alpharetta draws demand from the technology corridor along GA-400, and Augusta's openings are driven largely by federal government and defense sector IT programs at Fort Eisenhower.
Are there remote senior it project manager jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 80% of senior it project manager openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of this role centers on coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication rather than physical presence. The most fully remote opportunities tend to involve program governance, vendor management, and Agile coaching rather than hands-on infrastructure work.
How can I get hired as a senior it project manager in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a junior project coordinator or business analyst role at a Georgia employer, then building toward PMP eligibility. Large Atlanta-area organizations such as Wellstar Health System, Georgia Power, and state government agencies regularly hire project coordinators and IT analysts as entry points. Earning a CAPM credential through PMI while accumulating documented project hours signals seriousness to Georgia hiring managers and accelerates the move into a full project manager title.
Where can I find and apply to senior it project manager jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to senior it project manager jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings across Atlanta, Alpharetta, Augusta, and beyond. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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