Skip to main content

Search Jobs

Find your next opportunity here.

Contingent Project Manager

Johns Creek, GA 30005

Posted: 07/06/2026 Employment Type: Contract Industry: Distribution Job Number: 17987 Field of Expertise: Supply Chain Logistics Remote Friendly: Hybrid Work Schedule

Job Description

Our client, a package delivery and supply chain management company, is seeking an experienced Contingent Project Manager for a 23 month contract role in Atlanta, GA.   This role is hybrid.

Job Summary
Requires a moderate degree of PM knowledge, experience, skill & expertise.
Additional skills needed:  Communication, problem solving, managing for results, managing conflict, creativity & critical thinking. 
Operates in coordination with & takes direction from both the ePMO Lead/Project Lead to ensure:
  • All project activities/outputs align with strategic objectives, deliverables, schedules, business case & expectations set with Sponsors & senior leadership
  • Support a combination of simple projects while facilitating/guiding team to adhere to the PM discipline. 
  • This position will drive setting the team’s cadence for planning, updates & status reviews with Sponsors.
  • He/she supports the success of the project by applying PM principles, guidelines & standards.
  • Travel may be required as needed.

Job Duties
  • Facilitates all Project Planning & Execution of PM Activities (~ 25% of time)
  • Applies PM Processes/Tools Appropriate for Projects (~ 50% of time)
  • Identifies/Manages Interdependencies with other Projects/Initiatives (~ 10% of time)

Other Duties
  • Manages project scope, schedule, initiation, start-up/design, building & deployment of projects from beginning to end
  • Creates/manages PM artifacts while educating the team on their creation/proper use throughout the project such as to Project Chartero Project Plano RACIo Risk/Issue identification & mitigation of Status report dev/updates appropriate PM artifacts, as needed
  • Reviews deliverables & ensures quality
  • Provides PM methodology/tools to ensure proper governance, oversight, strategic alignment & project success
  • Facilitates initiation/planning of project scope (i.e. Objectives, resources, milestones, risks, us, etc)
  • Reviews funding, cost plans & actual expenses to verify projects are in line with funding parameters with Project Lead
  • Proficient in PM discipline with emphasis on effective use of PM soft skills essential to his/her success
  • Solicits/gathers info. via interviews with process owners to understand the "as-is" &" to-be" processes
  • Identifies/communicates to the Project Lead skill gaps & recommends improvement opportunities
  • Provides Project Lead with thorough responses to problem resolution
  • Identifies business areas/stakeholders impacted by issues
  • Identifies root causes to ensure problems do not reoccur
  • Able to Communicate processes to customers trained on process changes/enhancement
  • Dev/monitor process metrics to gauge health of a project & identify process improvement opportunities
  • Observe a process & gather feedback/concerns from others for process improvement opportunities

Required Qualifications
  • Experience applying Stakeholder/Comm Mgmt. principles including governing bodies/ Owners/Sponsors/key senior stakeholders/Project Lead/team/SME's
  • Able to plan weeks in advance to plan efforts & manage multiple projects
  • Able to work full time (~40 hours per week with potential to work overtime if necessary); must be flexible to work occasional weekends, holidays & possible overnight stays depending on the assignment, as needed.
  • Experience/expertise with Commercial PM Software (i.e. MS Project/Office, etc) & the ability to learn Projects Website & other tools
  • Experience with web-based remote meeting applications (i.e. Skype, Zoom, WebEx, etc)
  • Willing to travel by plane or driving personal vehicle or rental car.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or int’l comparable degree)
  • 3 years of PM experience
  • 6 years as a project team member
  • Experience using MS Office including MS Project/SharePoint
  • Willing to travel by plane or drive personal vehicle/rental car

Preferred Qualifications
PM Certifications: PMI PMP, Agile, LEAN Certified/Six Sigma, etc

Pay Rate $55.00 - $70.00
 

Meet Your Recruiter

Melissa Krieg
Senior Recruiting Consultant

Melissa has 9 years of technical recruiting experience within IT, Engineering, and Professional Service industries. She thoroughly enjoys connecting and helping candidates & clients in finding the right fit. Melissa has a bachelor’s degree in social work with a minor in psychology from Southern Illinois University. 

Corps Team is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Apply Online Apply with LinkedIn

Send an email reminder to:

Share This Job:

Related Jobs:

Login to save this search and get notified of similar positions.

About Johns Creek, GA

Ready to embark on your next career adventure in the scenic Johns Creek, Georgia area? With a vibrant community and endless growth opportunities, Johns Creek is the perfect place to take your career to new heights. Nestled in the heart of Fulton County, this picturesque region boasts a thriving job market and a charming southern ambiance. From exploring the picturesque Chattahoochee River to catching a show at The Johns Creek Arts Center or indulging in delicious Southern cuisine at local favorites like The Country Club, Johns Creek offers a perfect blend of work and play. Join us in discovering the endless possibilities this enchanting area has to offer. Explore our job listings now and kickstart your career journey in Johns Creek!