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Project Portfolio Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

Clorox

Senior Facilities Project Manager

Alpharetta, GA

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

In this highly visible leadership role, you'll oversee a diverse portfolio of capital projects spanning corporate offices, laboratories, pilot plants, hybrid workplace environments, renovations ...

WESCO International

Manager - Project Management

Marietta, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role focuses on portfolio prioritization, resource optimization, and value delivery across multiple concurrent projects. Partnering closely with executive leadership, the Manager provides clear ...

Wesco

Manager - Project Management

Marietta, GA · Remote

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role focuses on portfolio prioritization, resource optimization, and value delivery across multiple concurrent projects. Partnering closely with executive leadership, the Manager provides clear ...

Interfor

IT Project Manager

Peachtree City, GA

$91K - $108K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Portfolio Optimization: Support project prioritization, resource planning, and continuous improvement across the project portfolio. What You Offer * Proven Delivery: 5+ years of experience ...

Interfor

IT Project Manager

Peachtree City, GA · On-site

$91K - $108K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Portfolio Optimization: Support project prioritization, resource planning, and continuous improvement across the project portfolio. What You Offer * Proven Delivery: 5+ years of experience ...

Emanuelchamber

IT Project Manager

Peachtree City, GA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Portfolio Optimization: Support project prioritization, resource planning, and continuous improvement across the project portfolio. What You Offer * Proven Delivery: 5+ years of experience ...

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Interfor Us

IT Project Manager

Peachtree City, GA · On-site

$91K - $108K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Portfolio Optimization: Support project prioritization, resource planning, and continuous improvement across the project portfolio. What You Offer * Proven Delivery: 5+ years of experience ...

KPI Solutions

Senior Project Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$95K - $124K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Regularly report on project portfolio performance including but not limited to: on-time delivery, budget, quality, risks. * Own short-term monthly forecast across assigned projects regardless of ...

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What is a project portfolio?

A Project Portfolio is a collection of projects and programs that are managed and coordinated as a group to achieve strategic business objectives. It allows organizations to prioritize resources, balance risks, and ensure that all projects align with overall business goals. Effective project portfolio management helps organizations make informed decisions about which projects to pursue, continue, or discontinue. By regularly reviewing the portfolio, companies can adapt to changing priorities and maximize the value of their investments.

How does a project portfolio manager typically prioritize projects and manage competing deadlines within an organization?

A Project Portfolio Manager usually prioritizes projects by aligning them with the organization’s strategic goals, resource availability, and risk assessment. They often work closely with senior leadership, project managers, and stakeholders to assess project value and urgency, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently. Managing competing deadlines involves regular portfolio reviews, adjusting timelines as needed, and proactively communicating changes or risks to all involved parties. This collaborative approach helps the organization achieve its objectives while maintaining a balanced workload across teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a project portfolio manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Project Portfolio Manager, you need a solid background in project management, strategic planning, and portfolio analysis, often backed by a bachelor’s degree and certifications like PMP or PfMP. Familiarity with portfolio management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Primavera, and advanced Excel skills are typically required. Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management abilities help you navigate complex organizational priorities and drive alignment. These skills are crucial for optimizing project selection, ensuring resource alignment, and delivering business value across the portfolio.

What is the difference between Project Portfolio vs Project Coordinator?

AspectProject PortfolioProject Coordinator
Primary FocusManaging a collection of projects to align with strategic goalsSupporting and coordinating individual projects
ResponsibilitiesStrategic oversight, prioritization, resource allocation across projectsScheduling, communication, tracking project progress
Required SkillsPortfolio management, strategic planning, leadershipCommunication, organization, task management
Work EnvironmentSenior management, strategic planning teamsProject teams, operational settings

While a Project Portfolio focuses on overseeing multiple projects to ensure they align with organizational strategy, a Project Coordinator handles the day-to-day support and coordination of individual projects. Both roles are essential but differ in scope and responsibilities, with Portfolio Managers taking a strategic view and Project Coordinators focusing on execution support.

What are the most commonly searched types of Project Portfolio jobs in Georgia?

The most popular types of Project Portfolio jobs in Georgia are:

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Infographic showing various Project Portfolio job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 79% Full Time, 10% Part Time, 8% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 82% Physical, 5% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Director, Project Management Office (PMO)

Southwire Company LLC

Carrollton, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 11 days ago

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Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

49th of 540 rated manufacturers

Job description

A leader in technology and innovation, Southwire Company, LLC is one of North America's largest wire and cable producers. Southwire and its subsidiaries manufacture building wire and cable, utility products, metal-clad cable, portable and electronic cord products, OEM wire products and engineered products. In addition, Southwire supplies assembled products, contractor equipment, electrical components, hand tools and jobsite power and lighting solutions. The company also offers digital solutions including contractor planning and utility grid resiliency as well as field services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner. We are proud to offer competitive compensation, employee benefits, tuition reimbursement and unlimited growth opportunities. Our more than seven decades of progressive growth can be attributed to our determination to developing innovative systems and solutions, exercising environmental stewardship and enhancing the well-being of the communities in which we work and live. How will you power what's possible?
Location: Cofer Center
Job Summary
The Project Management Office (PMO) Director will lead and manage large, complex projects that span multiple plants within the organization. The PMO Director will be responsible for establishing the Project Management Office function and working in collaboration with project-based businesses across Southwire to deliver the foundational elements for achieving and sustaining world-class project performance. In conjunction with others, the PMO Director will institute the processes necessary for effective management of projects, and will select, deploy, and continually improve supporting procedures and software solutions that boost project-related business insight, improve decision-making, and drive productivity gains. Finally, the Director will be core to developing Project Management competence and will work with the businesses and P&C to ensure recruiting, training, and career advancement are supportive of the mission.
Key Responsibilities
  • Establish PMO Function:Develop and implement the Project Management Office function that covers the entirety of the project value chain from developing winning project proposals to final project close-out with the customer. The Function will collaborate with the business and other key functions to deliver on its objectives.
  • Process Development:Create and establish a scalable and standardized gated 'Project Process' for managing projects of various sizes and complexities while ensuring consistency, efficiency, and meeting commitments is universal across the project portfolio.
  • Procedure Development:Deploy detailed procedures and templates necessary to cover all aspects of the 'Project Process', including scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, change, and overall risk management. In addition, procedures should be established for project team design with project-related role descriptions, effective teambuilding (both internally and with the customer), and communications during project delivery.
  • Digital Deployment:Select and deploy supporting digital solutions, including automation, AI, and project management software(s), that deliver a consolidated toolkit for managing both individual projects and the overall project portfolio.
  • Stakeholder Management:Deploy project governance that ensures timely and effective input from all necessary stakeholders, both internal and external, during the planning and execution of a project.
  • Continuous Improvement:Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance project management practices.
  • Contract Review and Administration: The PMO Director will be consulted on an as-needed basis during contract reviews and negotiations. The process by which existing and new contracts are reviewed and risk-assessed during proposal development and project execution is to be established by the PMO Function in conjunction with Legal.
  • Project Management Competence: The PMO Director will be responsible for the overall development of project management competence in relevant Southwire businesses. As the Center of Excellence for project management, the PMO function will develop and deliver competency development programs to cover training for all levels of Project Manager. Additionally, the PMO Function is responsible for developing the Project Management job family to provide a standardized basis for competency development and career path planning/advancement.
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Complies with all policies and standards
  • Manages staff performance and development, coaching team members to achieve their full potential in contributing to the department's goals.

Required Education & Experience
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Years of Experience: 8-11 Years
Project Management Experience
Preferred Education & Experience
Minimum Education Level: Master's degree Licenses/Certificates: PMP Certification Years of Experience: 12-14 Years
Spans of Control
Does this role Manage Southwire Team Members: Yes Number of Direct Reports: 5-10
Travel
Travel: Domestic - up to 50% of time
Physical Requirements
Driving: 10% Standing: 10% Sitting: 75% Walking: 5%
Working Conditions
Office Plant/Warehouse Floor
Equipment
Computer/KeyboardSafety GlassesSafety ShoesSafety Vest
Competencies
Business Insights
Communicates Effectively
Drives Results
Manages Ambiguity
Manages Complexity
Values Differences
Skills
Critical Thinking
Workflow Management
Relationship Building
Business Acumen
Strategic Thinking
Analytical Skills
Project Implementation
Project Scoping
Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Project Management Life Cycle
Benefits We Offer:
  • 401k with Matching
  • Family and Individual Insurance Packages (Health, Life, Dental, and Vision)
  • Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
  • Long & Short-Term Disability
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Advancement & Professional Growth opportunities
  • Parental Leave
  • & More

Southwire is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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