Project Manager 3 4P/868

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

• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Define and manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, milestones, and performance metrics.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation and contingency strategies.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, schedules, and dependencies.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and executive-level status reporting.
• Manage stakeholder communication, expectations, and project alignment.
• Coordinate cross-functional and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Resolve project issues and remove barriers that may impact delivery.
• Apply advanced project management methodologies and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement across project execution processes.
• Mentor and coach project team members and less experienced project managers.
• Ensure projects are delivered within approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 10–15 years of project management experience , including management of complex projects.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field .
• PMP certification required.
• Advanced knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, tools, and software.
• Strong experience with project planning, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and resource management.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Strong stakeholder and executive communication skills.
• Excellent leadership, strategic planning, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic project environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced project management certifications or specialized credentials.
• Experience managing projects that directly support organizational or business strategy.
• Utility, energy, natural gas, engineering, or large corporate project experience.
• Experience mentoring project managers and project teams.
• 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