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Dice is the leading career destination for tech experts at every stage of their careers. Our client, USG, Inc., is seeking the following. Apply via Dice today! Role: Program Manager/Project Manager Location: Atlanta, GA [Hybrid 3-days in a week the candidate must go to office] Duration: 9 moths contract Required Skills: • Bachelor's or master's in computers' science applications or equivalent work experience • 10+ years of Project/ Program management experience • 8+ years relevant experience in Logistics, Supply Chain and Retail experience • Deep Technical understanding of Logistics IT systems, design, and architecture know-how. • Experience in working with technical developers in making progress on technical deliverables/ milestones. • Proven experience in Large Programs delivery management in the Retail and/or Logistics space. • Proficiency in Warehouse Management Systems like Manhattan or relevant packages. • Proven ability in project estimating, budgeting tools, story development, technical concepts, and defect tracking • Experience integrating systems on multi-platform. • Creating Roadmaps/ Flight Plans for projects that are yet to start and driving progress to the WSI aligned roadmaps. • Ability to zoom out and provide meaningful inferences from the data gathered. • Able to communicate to the executive-level leaders. • In depth understanding and proficiency of project management methodology/tools, including Jira, Rally etc., for Software Development Life Cycle • Proven experience in working with external third party vendors and holding them accountable to meet the deadlines raising issues and resolving blockers on time to meet the project deadlines. • Proven ability to create and maintain executable Program schedules clearly showing dependencies if the schedule is not at the right level of detail raising issues to the right leaders at the right time Strong Planning mindset. • Rally multiple teams to meet schedules with well-defined and executed plans. • Proven ability in tracking and analyzing project metrics and trends • Proven ability to understand and discuss technical concepts, manage trade-offs and evaluate new ideas with partners across the organization • Strong team collaboration, facilitation, communication, and influence skills • Strong analytical abilities and interest to use data and metrics to backup recommendations, prioritization and drive actions • Strong drive towards execution; you're a can-do type of person and willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done eye