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Software Project Manager

Eliassen Group

Duluth, GA • 9/17/2026

Information Technology , Management

Job Description

Job Description
Description:

Hybrid 2-3x weekly in Duluth, GA

Our client seeks a Contract Software Project Manager to provide maternity leave coverage across active software and digital transformation initiatives. The manager will assume ownership of in-flight projects, ensure continuity of delivery, coordinate cross-functional teams, communicate with executives, manage risks and dependencies, and support Accelerated AI program workstreams. The engagement is six months with a high likelihood of extension, and the role requires rapid assimilation, disciplined execution, and clear stakeholder communication.

Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $60.00 to $70.00/hr. w2

JN -86

Responsibilities:
  • Assume day-to-day project management responsibilities for active software initiatives in flight.
  • Execute a structured transition and knowledge transfer during onboarding.
  • Maintain plans, schedules, milestones, budgets, risks, dependencies, and action items.
  • Facilitate recurring project meetings and drive timely follow-ups on commitments.
  • Escalate risks, impediments, and resource constraints to leadership when required.
  • Provide concise executive-level status reporting and portfolio updates.
  • Coordinate release readiness, corrective actions, metrics, and improvement initiatives for Registration and Activation Transformation.
  • Facilitate long-term architecture discussions and drive alignment across software, operations, product, and business stakeholders.
  • Lead cross-functional coordination for R900 Gateway v6 across hardware, software, product, SQA, and vendors.
  • Manage testing schedules, field trial readiness, milestones, issue escalation, and dependencies including Tektelic integration.
  • Coordinate software release planning, prioritization, and issue resolution for Mach10v RSV.
  • Support leadership communications for release readiness and resource needs.
  • Serve as primary PM interface for Accelerated AI initiatives with internal stakeholders and consulting partners.
  • Coordinate schedules, deliverables, workshops, demos, and executive updates for AI workstreams.
  • Track scope, dependencies, action items, outcomes, and ensure alignment with business priorities.
  • Build effective relationships across Engineering, Product Management, SQA, Operations, and Executive Leadership.
  • Coordinate with third-party consulting partners and drive accountability through communication, facilitation, and resolution.
  • Meet critical success factors including smooth transition by October 2026, continuity of execution, consistent visibility, sustained AI momentum, and thorough closing documentation.
Experience Requirements:
  • 5+ years of software project management experience.
  • Proven delivery of complex software projects in Agile environments.
  • Leadership of cross-functional teams including engineering, QA, product, and business stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated risk and issue management with clear executive communication.
  • Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, or comparable tools.
  • Ability to rapidly assess existing projects and lead with minimal ramp-up.
  • Strong meeting facilitation and stakeholder management.
  • Preferred: Experience with SaaS, cloud, IoT, telecommunications, utilities technology, or enterprise software.
  • Preferred: Experience working with external consulting organizations and vendors.
  • Preferred: Familiarity with AI/ML delivery or digital transformation initiatives.
  • Preferred: PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or comparable certification.
Recruitment Transparency Notice
Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screeningand hiringprocess. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team (, ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:

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About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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